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Blake's Journey: Transport to Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Blake's Journey: Transport to Nationwide Children's Hospital

Yesterday we introduced you to the Mompher family, whose son Blake was born with spina bifida and needed to be transported to Nationwide Children’s within hours of his birth. Care for babies like Blake is carefully planned out months in advance.

One Thing (Almost) All Kids with Cancer Have in Common
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One Thing (Almost) All Kids with Cancer Have in Common

A parent’s worst nightmare becomes reality: their child has cancer. It happens every hour to a family like yours or mine. And no matter where they live, who their doctor is or which hospital they are going to for treatment, these kiddos have something in common: Nationwide Children’s

Radon: Keeping Your Family Safe
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Radon: Keeping Your Family Safe

Radon is a gas that occurs naturally from the breakdown of a substance called uranium. Radon can get into your homes through cracks in your foundation, gaps in floors or around pipes, construction joints and even the water supply.

Born with Spina Bifida: Blake’s Journey Home
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Born with Spina Bifida: Blake’s Journey Home

We start taking care of many patients before they are even born. All this week, we’re taking you on a journey with one of those babies. Nationwide Children’s spent 5 months documenting key moments in the lives of the Mompher family.

Myths About Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Myths About Adult Congenital Heart Disease

If you’re a teen or adult who had congenital heart disease (CHD), or a heart defect, as a child, you will need lifelong care to lead a full and healthy life.

Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

When the pleasant fall weather starts to shift to the colder temperatures of winter, we debate if it is cold enough to turn on the heat. This is also the season when carbon monoxide poisonings spike. 

Starting an Exercise Program
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Starting an Exercise Program

With a new year come the standard resolutions we all make: Lose weight and start exercising. Sounds good, right? Well, I want to come clean right from the start. I hate exercising. I am not one of those “fitness nuts” that you would expect to write one of these blog posts.

Car Seat Rules Are Changing-What You Need To Know
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Car Seat Rules Are Changing-What You Need To Know

There is nothing more overwhelming to a newly pregnant woman than walking into a baby super store. I like shopping, but I was on the verge of a full- blown panic attack when I went to register for my first child and the woman behind the counter handed me a folder of everything you

Does your Child Need a Sports Physical?
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Does your Child Need a Sports Physical?

It’s that time of year again. Time for Pre-Participation Exams (PPE) or better known as sports physicals. All young athletes’ middle school and older need to have a sports physical in order to compete in organized activity.

Should Parents with Diabetes Breastfeed?
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Should Parents with Diabetes Breastfeed?

Parents who have diabetes of any kind are similar to other new parents in many ways. But according to a study here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, they are less likely to breastfeed their newborn baby in the hospital and continue breastfeeding for at least two months.

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