Addiction is a real disease. It is not a weakness. Or an easy thing to overcome just by willpower. Virtually, all addictions start during adolescence. Almost 4 million 12-25 year olds have a drug abuse problem in the United States — but only 9 percent get any sort of treatment. What is addiction? Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disorder. Addiction involves a three-stage cycle that becomes more severe with continued substance use:...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-6098 Email Andy E. Britton, MEd Sports Medicine584 County Line Rd.Westerville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Andy E. Britton Biography Andy Britton, MEd, brings 20 years of experience in the area of strength and conditioning and currently serves as sports performance specialist for Nationwide Children’s Hospital at New Albany High School in Columbus, OH. Most recently, he was a member of the strength and conditioning staff for Ohio State University from 2005-2019....
(From the November 2022 Issue of MedStat) Physician Recognition Medical staff leadership would like to acknowledge physicians for recently receiving positive comments from patients and families. These comments are only a brief sample of the many compliments our physicians receive regularly. Elizabeth W. Barnhardt, DO, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics “I was so impressed with the conversation and information given to me by the doctor. My son was diagnosed with autism almost four years ago, and this was the first time I felt like I was informed of information and resources that I could be receiving for him....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-8695 Fax us at: (614) 355-8620 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychiatry444 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Christine Oh Academic and Clinical Areas Psychiatry Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychiatry Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/20/2021 Board Certifications Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Psychiatry Fellowship Akron Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 07/07/2021 Fellowship Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4450 Fax us at: (614) 722-4458 PediatricsInfectious Diseases700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Christopher P. Ouellette Biography Chris Ouellette, MD, is a member of the Section of Infectious Diseases and Host Defense Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and assistant professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His clinical interests include infectious diseases in children, with an emphasis on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections in immunocompromised children....
Two individuals and one team of staff members from Columbus Childrens Research Institute at Columbus Childrens Hospital were recognized with Top CAT Awards Top Contributors to the Advancement of Technology from TechColumbus at a special ceremony held January 18, 2007. The awards recognize individuals, teams, organizations and partnerships working to build a strong technology community in Central Ohio.John Barnard, MD, president, Columbus Childrens Research Institute at Columbus Childrens Hospital and a professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University was awarded Executive of the Year for companies with 50 or more employees....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6642 Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Courtney A Mackert Biography Courtney Mackert, OTR/L, MOT, started at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2005 and worked on the Inpatient Rehabilitation unit. In 2010, Courtney joined the NICU OT/PT team. She continues to expand her knowledge with this population and completed her NIDCAP training in 2019. Courtney became a Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT) in 2020....
Application Process Submit your application to our fellowship coordinator, LaToyia Smith, at LaToyia.Smith@NationwideChildrens.org. Our Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Program participates in the San Francisco Match. You must be registered to participate in the Match. About The San Francisco Match The SF Match takes place in August and will be used to process all applicants who want to start their Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship training in July of the following year. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they meet all prerequisites for eligibility prior to registering for the match....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 442-5557 Fax us at: (614) 442-1070 Pediatrics4775 Knightsbridge BlvdSte 207Columbus, OH 43214 (map) Learn more about Eileen M. Maher Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Awards, Honors & Organizations Listed, Best Doctors in America Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/20/1984 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1984 Internship Nationwide Children’s Hospital...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5450 Fax us at: (614) 722-2899 Pathology & Laboratory MedicineLaboratory Medicine/Clinical Pathology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Huifei Liu Academic and Clinical Areas Laboratory Services Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Team Primary Department Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Primary Section Clinical Pathology Research Publications Gupta A, Liu H, Schieffer KM, Koo SC, Cottrell CE, Mardis ER, Roberts RD, Yeager ND. Targeted Therapy in a Young Adult With a Novel Epithelioid Tumor Driven by a PRRC2B-ALK Fusion....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 357-4107 Email Janette Ozoa, MS, CCC-SLP Clinical Therapies255 E. Main StreetColumbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Janette Ozoa Biography Janette Ozoa, MS, CCC-SLP, is a full time speech-language pathologist working with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Homecare. Prior to her employment at Nationwide Children’s, Janette worked schools for children with special needs. The populations Janette has worked with include, but are not limited to: Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, children with developmental delays, children with speech sound disorders....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4998 Fax us at: (614) 722-5115 Hospital MedicineHospital Pediatrics700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jessica M. Bockenstedt Biography Jessica M. Bockenstedt, MD, is a physician in the division of Hospital Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a clinical associate professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Bockenstedt attended medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine....
For the third-consecutive year, tween retailer Justice (an Ascena Retail Group, Inc. company) will launch a national fundraising effort in their stores to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The “Give Hope” campaign will begin Feb. 26 and will run through April 10 in stores across the country. Justice customers will be encouraged to make a donation at the time of their purchase during the six-week campaign. Donations may also be made online at shopjustice....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-8257 Fax us at: (614) 355-8363 Clinical Therapies433 N. Cleveland Ave.Westerville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Kristin R. Fisher Biography Kristin Fisher, MOT, OTR/L, is a developmental occupational therapist. In addition, she practices in International Adoption Clinic and is part of the Nerve clinic specializing in brachial plexus injuries. Academic and Clinical Areas International Adoption Clinic Developmental Occupational Therapy Team Occupational Therapy Developmental Occupational Therapy Team...
When you think of laundry, you usually think of a chore or perhaps fresh sheets, but you usually don’t think of danger. However in the last two years a new product has appeared that may change that. The new laundry packets are here and they are convenient, colorful, and popular. However in the hands of a young child they can be fatal. Two weeks ago a baby died after ingesting one of these laundry detergent packets....
Are you a Nationwide Children’s patient who needs legal help? Ask your provider to refer you to us. We have an attorney here for you. If you or your child are currently a Nationwide Children’s Hospital patient, we might be able to provide free legal help through Lawyers for Kids (LFK). Have your provider refer you to us. Patients can meet with LFK attorneys to receive free and confidential legal help on issues affecting their health and well-being, including:...
A child who has a neurogenic bowel cannot control when he or she has a bowel movement. The muscles in the anus cannot hold back stool between bowel movements. The nerves that tell your child he needs to have a bowel movement do not work right, either. For these reasons, you need to set a regular time each day for your child to have a bowel movement. Bowel control may not be possible, but with patience, bowel regulation can be done by following a daily schedule....
Pancreatitis can be a very painful condition, making effective pain management a critical part of your child’s overall care plan. Repeated episodes of inflammation may cause irreversible damage, causing pain relief options to be less effective over time. This can make expert pain care even more important to your child’s wellbeing. Focusing on a multimodal pain management approach, our team consists of physicians with dedicated pain management training, psychologists, dietitians and physical therapists to address all aspects of pain management....
For many people, pets are an important part of the family and owning a pet can have many benefits. However, if you also have children, having a pet can come with some unexpected risks. Stop and think about your pet for minute. Think about where you keep all of his “stuff.” You may have a basket for the toys, a container for treats, and maybe a nice blanket. Have you ever thought about his medicine – the monthly heartworm pills, the flea and tick medication, or the pills he needs to recover after his surgery?...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5450 Fax us at: (614) 722-2899 Pathology & Laboratory MedicineLaboratory Medicine/Clinical Pathology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Peter B. Baker III Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/28/2003 Board Certifications Anatomic Pathology Clinical Pathology Residency Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/1982 Medical School Ohio State University Date Completed: 08/31/1978 Contact Information Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Call us at: (614) 722-5450...
