Trauma Resources

How to Refer Your Patients

Let the staff at Nationwide Children's help you by calling: (614) 355-0221 or (877) 355-0221 (Toll Free). Our Physician Direct Connect Line, a 24-hour physician/provider consult-transfer center managed by experienced RNs who can assist with:

  • Transfer requests
  • Transfer agreements 
  • Referrals from local and regional physicians
  • ED referrals
  • Direct admissions
  • Physician to physician consultation requests

Parent and Visitor Guide

Nationwide Children’s Hospital understands that coming to a hospital can be stressful. We have everything you need to know whether you are coming to stay or you are visiting a patient. Because when it’s your child, everything matters to you.

Click here to prepare for your visit, find your way or even learn more about Columbus.

Trauma Toolkit - Download Today!
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