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A New, National Collaborative to Improve the Practice of Child Abuse Pediatrics
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has become one of the founding sites of the Child Abuse Pediatrics Network (CAPNET), a new multi-center research network collecting standardized, reliable data on child abuse. The mission of CAPNET is “to make the care of potentially abused children more effective, safe, and fair.”
Better Communication to Prevent Life-Threatening Infections
The peak season for some serious respiratory infections shifted during the pandemic – making it more difficult to access certain medication. A Partners For Kids workgroup is now helping children get the medication they need, when they need it.
Can Primary Care “Coaches” Improve Child Health?
Nationwide Children’s is beginning the largest-scale pilot program of its kind in the United States, using health navigators or “coaches” to help young children receive the care they need during regular visits to pediatricians. The program is a collaboration with Seattle Children’s Hospital and puts a special focus on Black children and their families.
Caring For Children of Incarcerated Parents
Nearly 5 million U.S. children have had a parent incarcerated, and those children face significant physical and mental health risks. A first-of-its-kind publication from Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers guidance to pediatricians who may care for those kids – some without knowing it.
Children With Incarcerated Family Members: Using Supportive Language
Children who have incarcerated family members already face stigma, and they may mistrust systems – even those that are supposed to be caring, such as pediatric health care institutions and offices.
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How to Use an Inhaler with a Spacer and Mouthpiece
Learning how to properly use an inhaler with a spacer and mouthpiece for asthma ensures the medicine gets deposited into the lungs.
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How to Use an Inhaler with a Spacer and Mask
Using an inhaler with a spacer and a mask is an asthma treatment option for smaller children and babies.
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Your Child's Dust Mite Allergy
Dust mites are microscopic insects that live in our pillows mattresses and box-spring. To limit your exposure to dust mites, follow all these tips.
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Your Child's Pollen Allergy
Pollens are fine, powdery grains released from plants to help fertilize other plants. Each type of plant makes its own pollen.
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How to Use a Dry Powder Inhaler
A dry powdered inhaler (DPI) is an asthma treatment option for older kids and teens. Using a dry powdered inhaler allows medicine to get deep into the lungs.