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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a treatment for epilepsy that helps reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. A small device, is placed under the skin in the chest and connected to the vagus nerve in the neck with a thin wire. The device sends mild electrical pulses to the nerve, which communicates with the brain to help control seizures.

Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG)
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Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG)

Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is a test used to find areas where seizures begin in the brain. During this test, electrodes are placed deep into the brain through small holes made into the skull. After placing the electrodes, the patient will have EEG monitoring with video recording to see their brain activity before, during, and after seizures.

Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)
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Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS)

Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) is a treatment for epilepsy that involves surgery where a small device, called a neurostimulator, is placed in a child’s skull. The device continuously monitors brain activity and detects patterns that could lead to a seizure. When it identifies this activity, the neurostimulator sends electrical pulses to the brain to interrupt the seizure before it starts. 

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Meet Our Fellows

Meet the current Child Abuse Pediatrics fellows training at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Acquire Mercy Health – Children’s Hospital

TOLEDO, OH - As an extension of their current collaborative partnership, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will acquire Mercy Health — Children's Hospital effective January 1, 2022.

Asthma Express Program
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Asthma Express Program

Asthma Express is a home visit program designed to assist a patient and/or caregiver in understanding and succeeding in the management of asthma.

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Lab Staff

Kristen R. Fox, PhD Principal Investigator kristen.fox@nationwidechildrens.org Kristen Fox, PhD, is a principal investigator in the Center for Biobehavioral Health and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr.

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Administrative Staff

Dani Armstrong Administrative Support III Email Bio coming soon! Nichole Guzick Administrative Lead Email Nichole joined CIRP in October 2023 as the Administrative Lead. She attended Ohio School of Phlebotomy and became a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.

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Meet Our Fellows

Meet our current fellows and alumni of the Endocrinology Fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Intermittent Skilled Nursing Program
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Intermittent Skilled Nursing Program

The staff provides in-home nursing visits to help your family transition from the hospital to your home.

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