Search Results

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

The Division of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital staffs two Emergency Departments, seven Urgent Care locations and the Psychiatric Crisis Department. Our team is comprised of pediatric emergency medicine sub specialists, general pediatricians and nurse practitioners.

Specialty

Vascular Anomalies Center

The Vascular Anomalies Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital brings together a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of pediatric specialists to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for patients with vascular anomalies.

Funding

ASPIRES funds small-scale, innovative, exploratory research to advance youth suicide prevention. Generating promising pilot data can enable researchers to apply for the funding necessary to conduct larger studies.

Condition

Hirschsprung Disease

Hirschsprung disease, also known as megacolon, is a congenital condition that causes blockage of the intestine. The blockage is caused by a lack of nerves in the bottom segment of the colon. Children with Hirschsprung disease will need surgery to remove the non-functional segment of the intestine.

Condition

Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Identical twins who share one placenta may be at risk for Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). The single placenta contains blood vessels going from one baby to the other. In TTTS, blood from the smaller donor twin is transferred to the larger recipient twin, causing an uneven exchange of blood.

Condition

High-Grade Gliomas

High-grade gliomas are fast-growing cancers that form in the brain or spinal cord. Surgery, radiation, and targeted therapies can help. High-grade gliomas are more aggressive and can grow quickly. They are the second most common type of malignant brain tumor in children.

Condition

Low-Grade Gliomas

Low-grade gliomas are a type of brain tumor that grow slowly and are less aggressive than high-grade gliomas. They can cause seizures, headaches, and other symptoms. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Condition

Astrocytoma (aka Glioma)

Astrocytoma is a type of tumor that can grow in the brain or spinal cord. It can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, or other treatments depending on the type of tumor.

Article

COVID-19 Updates

We offer several services to support efforts against the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19, including a Patient Information and Testing Hotline, a Provider Information Line and a drive-up testing site.