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Study Shows Unsafe Storage of Firearms Continues to Put Guns in the Hands of Children

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Firearms are the leading cause of death among children and teens 1-19 years old in the United States. According to new research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, most unintentional firearm fatalities in which a child shoots another child involve boys, occur in the

11 Period Myths and Facts
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11 Period Myths and Facts

Period talk is everywhere, but how do we separate fact from fiction? Here, we breakdown the top 11 myths about periods.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Halloween Safety Tips

On a night known for its mischief, parents do not have to live in fear. To help ensure little witches and warlocks enjoy a safe Halloween, Nationwide Childrens Hospital offers a few quick safety tips.SAFETY MEASURES Be sure your childs costume is large enough to be worn over warm clothes but isnt

Keeping Your Family Safe After an Abusive Relationship
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Keeping Your Family Safe After an Abusive Relationship

Domestic violence is a complex issue that affects more than just two intimate partners. Children may also be direct victims, especially of ongoing coercive control. Children experience abuse the same ways that adults do – feeling confused and afraid, and even entrapped by the perpetrator.

Columbus Youth Helmet Ordinance
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Columbus Youth Helmet Ordinance

In the city of Columbus, children younger than 18 years of age are required by law to wear a helmet when they are participating in wheeled sports. Violators may be issued a citation.

Acanthosis Nigricans
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Acanthosis Nigricans

This Helping Hand™ discusses acanthosis nigricans (AN), which is a dark patch that appears on a child's neck, armpit, under the breast or a skin crease. It is usually a sign that the body is making extra insulin that it cannot use well.

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Is Your Ankle Playing Tricks on You?

Ankle sprains happen. Athletes learn the concepts of P.R.I.C.E. (Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) early in their career as a way to manage acute (recent) injuries with swelling and pain.

What to Expect
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What to Expect

The road to pediatric heart transplantation can be a long journey for some families, while for others the need may arise quickly and unexpectedly. Learn what to expect.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Offers Many Ways to Give to Patients During the Holiday Season

There are many opportunities for the local community and supporters of Nationwide Children’s Hospital around the country to give back to help patients during the holiday season.

Intensive Pain Rehabilitation and Education Program
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Intensive Pain Rehabilitation and Education Program

The Intensive Pain Rehabilitation and Education Program (iPREP) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is designed for children 10-18 years of age who suffer from debilitating pain, are medically stable and who have had an inadequate response to an outpatient pain program.

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