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Medication Poisonings in Young Children

Preschoolers love to explore, but that curiosity can lead to danger when it comes to medications and household products. Learn why kids under 6 are most at risk for poisoning and get practical tips to keep your home safe and your child protected.

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New National Study Finds Increase in Football-Related Injuries Among Youth

A new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an estimated 5.25 million football-related injuries among children and adolescents between 6 and 17 years of age were treated in U.S.

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Prevention Services

Prevention Services supports the social-emotional development of young children and teaches them skills to manage their own feelings and behavior.

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New Close To Home ℠ Center to Open in Grove City

Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced plans today to expand its Close To Home℠ network by opening a new center in Grove City. The new center will expand convenient access to urgent care and specialized pediatric services for families in Grove City and surrounding areas.

Improving Family Health Through Legal Representation

Some families who visit Nationwide Children’s Hospital face domestic violence, possible evictions or other legal situations that could have a huge effect on child health. The hospital’s free legal service, Lawyers for Kids, helped many of those families in 2021.

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Aromatherapy: Essential Oils

This Helping Hand™ is about how to use essential oils for aromatherapy safely.

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New National Study Finds 9,500 Emergency Department Visits Related to Cribs, Playpens and Bassinets Each Year in U.S.

Parents and caregivers have traditionally relied on cribs, playpens and bassinets to protect children while they sleep. The massive crib recalls followed by the announcement in December 2010 by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ban drop-side cribs have caused many

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Reframing Your Child's Behavioral Problem: The Impact of Experiences on Children's Mental Health

Trauma-focused care has become popular over the past few years, significantly changing how we understand mental health. Learn more.

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Fast Facts

Now we have an extra way to protect ourselves from the virus - vaccines! If more people get the vaccine, COVID-19 will not be able to spread as easily, and fewer people will be sick.