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A Partnership To Fill a Gap in Pediatric Residential Behavioral Health Care

Nearly 140 Ohio children must receive residential psychiatric care outside of the state each day because of a lack of local facilities. The Buckeye Ranch and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, with the help of the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s OhioRISE program, have broken ground on a new facility to help address that need.

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Using Emotional Language: How to Talk to Your Kids About Feelings

Talking about feelings sounds simple, but can actually be quite difficult. We often assume this skill will develop naturally; however, many children need a lot of practice to grow comfortable talking about how they feel, especially in the moment.

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Social Work Careers

The Social Work Department works on inpatient units, in outpatient care areas throughout Columbus, in the Emergency Department and Urgent Cares, and in the Primary Care network throughout Franklin County.

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Talking to Kids About Suicide

As kids head back to school this year, many of them will be struggling. According to national statistics, we lose more than 2,000 children and teens per year to suicide. Experts say parents who check in regularly with their child could have a life-saving conversation. Asking a child directly about suicidal thoughts is usually the best thing a parent can do to help their child open up about their emotions. Even if their child is not struggling with suicide or depression, parents can model for their child that it is good to talk about serious emotional concerns with trusted adults and important to reach out to friends to have these conversations, too.

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RSV and Bronchiolitis: What Do I Need to Know?

Bronchiolitis is a viral disease and pretty common at this time of year. In fact, the majority of bronchiolitis is caused by a virus known as RSV, which infects nearly all children by 2 years of age.

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Teens and Pregnancy: 10 Things They Don’t Tell Your Teen in Sex Ed

Some parents may find it awkward or difficult to talk to their kids about sex. Here are a few things they may not have learned in health class.

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Center for Suicide Prevention and Research

The Center for Suicide Prevention and Research (CSPR) at Nationwide Children's Hospital was created to address the growing problem of suicide among youth in central Ohio.

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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Annual Toy Drive to benefit patients at Nationwide Children’s will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Having an idea of what your child should know and be able to do when they start school will give you the confidence to determine if your child is ready for kindergarten.