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Hip Pointer (Iliac Crest Contusion)
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Hip Pointer (Iliac Crest Contusion)

A hip pointer is a bruise to the bone on the side of the hip called the iliac crest. It is usually from a direct hit to the hip. Bruises cause bleeding from small blood vessels that split, allowing blood to leak into the muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Infants
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Infants

In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, in infants. This document provides tips on feeding your child, medications, positioning and safe sleep to help you manage your infant's reflux. Call your child's doctor if they fail to gain weight.

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Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Baby

Feeding a baby with a cleft of the palate may not be easy at first. Most babies with a cleft of the palate may not be able to breast feed. They are not able to create the suction needed to express the milk from the breast.

Pulmonary Hypertension Program
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Pulmonary Hypertension Program

Pulmonary hypertension makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the lungs. The Pulmonary Hypertension Program offers comprehensive treatment and services for children and teens with pulmonary hypertension.

Zika Virus
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Zika Virus

This Helping Handâ„¢ covers Zika, a disease caused by the Zika Virus. A person becomes infected by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito or by having unprotected sex with an infected person. Symptoms can include fever, rash and joint pain.

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Community Provider Corner

  • Patient Financial Assistance Program
  • CAP4Kids: Free and Low-Cost Resources for the School Year
  • Asthma Inhaler Patient Assistance
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update

  • Upcoming Conferences
  • Pediatric Grand Rounds
  • Project ECHO
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

In this Helping Hand™ document, we discuss pertussis, also known as whooping cough. Pertussis is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by bacteria. The bacteria are easily spread by breathing in droplets from an infected person who coughs or sneezes. Call 911 if your child stops breathing.

Tips for Raising Multiples
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Tips for Raising Multiples

First published July 2015 Updated June 2026 Disclaimer: I’m an inexpert expert. Let me explain why. I’m a pediatrician. I studied YEARS to get my medical degree, graduated at the top of my class, chose pediatrics because I loved kids, but when I found out I was having twins, I did what

Surgical Services
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Surgical Services

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Surgical Services is one of the largest children’s surgical programs in the world. Under the umbrella of a unified program, 11 surgical departments share a common mission, philosophy and approach to patient care.

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