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What: The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation will donate 30 hospital-grade 26” HD LCD televisions and proper wall mounts to outfit all patient rooms in the Hematology/Oncology unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This gift is given in memory of Ryan Salmons, a pediatric cancer patient who signed a one-day contract with the Blue Jackets at the end of last season and passed away last May. It was Ryan’s personal wish to leave a legacy gift that will serve patients who are often confined to their hospital rooms for extended periods of time....

WHAT: Mayor, City Council, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Community Partners Celebrate City’s First Renovated Residential Property Utilizing Federal Housing and Recovery Funds WHEN: Friday, September 17, 2010 10:30 a.m. WHERE: 829 Carpenter St. Columbus, OH 43206 WHO: -City of Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman -Columbus City Councilmember Charleta B. Tavares -Rev. John Edgar, Community Development for All People -Brandi Stepp, first HNHF homeowner -Steve Allen, MD, CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Columbus Mayor Michael B....

Uniquely suited to host educational programs, meetings, symposia and classes for both professionals and the public, colleges and community groups, we offer an environment conducive to meet your learning needs. Space is available for small groups or larger conferences at reasonable rates. View Location Map Amenities Free guest Wi-Fi Centrally located Convenient parking* Handicapped accessible A/V technology and services* On-site catering* Room setup services* *Fees may apply. Rental Guidelines Nationwide Children’s Hospital facilities may be used by external groups for scientific, cultural, or educational purposes but cannot be used for commercial, political, or nonsecular purposes....

We are responsible for coordinating the credentialing process as well as helping the Medical Staff by serving as a resource for bylaws, rules and regulations; departmental issues; and committee functions. Medical Staff Services is located within the main hospital, on the first floor of Ross Hall, and is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact: Yvonne Jackson (614) 722-3041 Kalie Abudaggah (614) 722-3004 Jasmine Beaty (614) 722-6758 Rochelle Crockett (614) 722-6154 Dorothy Doan (614) 722-3054 Tara George (614) 355-4930 Angela Jordan (614) 722-5970 Ashanti Lowe (614) 722-6741...

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is expanding their critical care transport services by establishing a fully dedicated helicopter for neonatal and pediatric transports. The state-of-the-art EC145 helicopter, named Monarch 1, features the best in size, performance and technology allowing for the safe transportation of critically ill patients. With approximately 30 percent of all neonatal admissions to Nationwide Children’s requiring a drive of more than an hour, the addition of this aircraft allows the hospital’s dedicated neonatal and pediatric transport team to initiate specialized critical care services more quickly....

A child feels nauseated all the time, but no medical test can find what is wrong. Or a child vomits regularly, but there’s no illness or eating disorder to explain it. These, and other stomach and bowel-related problems with no obvious causes, are called functional gastrointestinal disorders. Because there are no clear causes, diagnosis and treatment can be difficult for these disorders, which also include irritable bowel syndrome and functional constipation....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4687 Email Nicholas S Kelly, PT, DPT Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43025 (map) Learn more about Nicholas S Kelly Biography Nick Kelly, PT, DPT, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Alabama in 2013 with his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, and he later earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2016 from the University of Miami in Florida. As a pediatric section member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Nick has pediatric clinic experiences in outpatient and inpatient care, center-based early intervention, school-based therapy, and even hippotherapy and community sports in Costa Rica assisting children with various and multiple medical diagnoses....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-3435 Fax us at: (614) 722-3443 PediatricsCritical Care700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Onsy S. Ayad Biography Onsy S. Ayad, MD, is Director of the Pediatric ECMO program, Associate Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital and PCCM Critical Care Liaison to the Stecker Scholarship Program in the Department of Pediatric Education at Nationwide Children's Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine....

If you have a teenager, chances are technology – particularly a cell phone – plays a major role in his or her life. Because smart phones are essentially mini computers, your teen has access to much more than just calling and texting. Help keep them safe by laying down a few ground rules together. Set Boundaries How strict you choose to be with your teen’s phone is completely your decision. Here are a few examples of how to set boundaries....

Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have difficulty functioning in school, particularly because their tendency to internalize problems can impact attendance. These are the findings from a Nationwide Children’s Hospital study appearing in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. “Both IBD and its treatment have the potential to disrupt school functioning,” said Wallace V. Crandall, MD, director of the Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Nationwide Children’s and study author....

Thank you for your request. If you requested to speak with a member of our team, an expert from the Cleft Lip and Palate team will be in contact with you within two business days. For more information and other support materials, please visit our Cleft Lip and Palate Center, or Request An Appointment. Thank you for your request. If you requested to speak with a member of our team, an expert from the Cleft Lip and Palate team will be in contact with you within two business days....

You can’t know when your child might have a medical emergency, but you can educate yourself about what to expect if the situation does arise. If you think your child has a life-threatening condition, always call 911 first. If you think someone is poisoned, call the Central Ohio Poison Center at (800) 222-1222. Emergency and Trauma Care Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive emergency and trauma care. Our Main Campus pediatric emergency department is the nation’s third busiest, according to data from the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions....

This course will expose participants to unique return to sport considerations for the adolescent athlete. Areas addressed in this course will include sports specialization, plyometric/multi-directional training, and return to sport decision making with additional considerations for the neuro athlete and patients returning post-COVID. Concepts of physical therapy evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment considerations and progressions will be presented. Labs will further expand this knowledge base with hands on experience in the return to sport involving sprinting, plyometric and multi-directional training along with sports performance and the neuro athlete....

Using our imagination to express our originality is an important skill that, when nurtured during childhood, can last a lifetime. From drawing and painting to playing an instrument or dancing, there are many ways that children can be creative while having fun. Here are 4 tips to set you and your child up for success as they explore creative pursuits. Get Them Involved If you notice that your child is interested in a creative activity like art or making music, help them take action....

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is always here as a partner in caring for children in Columbus and beyond and keeping them safe and healthy. As our community has battled the COVID-19 virus, we have remained open, providing essential care to families. At the forefront of patient care, we know families turn to you for support and reassurance before looking anywhere else. We value our partnership and continue to rely on our community partners throughout this pandemic....

Apert Syndrome is a genetic disorder distinguished by abnormalities in head size and shape and fused fingers and toes. Craniosynostosis is a condition where the bones in a baby’s skull fuse together too soon, causing the brain to grow in ways that result in irregular head shape or facial features. Most cases are considered non-syndromic craniosynostosis, meaning they are not accompanied by other deformations in the body. Syndromic craniosynostosis occurs less frequently, and is accompanied by other internal and external birth defects....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2530 Fax us at: (614) 722-5638 PediatricsCardiology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Curtis J. Daniels Biography Curt J. Daniels, MD, is Director of the Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is a Professor of Clinical Cardiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Daniels received his medical degree from The Ohio State University....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 864-3222 Fax us at: (614) 863-7388 Pediatrics905 Old Diley RdPickerington, OH 43147 (map) Learn more about Erin L. Goist Patient Care Locations Dayton Outpatient Cardiology Services Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/27/2013 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2013 Medical School Wright State University School of Medicine...

We want to make sure your stay at Nationwide Children’s is comfortable. These guidelines were designed to make a safe environment for your baby here in the NICU/NSCU. We ask that you please take the time to read these over and understand them. Thank you for helping us reach the best outcome for your baby. To lower the risk of electronic interference with patient equipment, do not use your cell phone within 36 inches of any medical equipment....

An immune reaction to dystrophin, the muscle protein that is defective in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, may pose a new challenge to strengthening muscles of patients with this disease, suggests a new study appearing in the October 7, 2010, issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a hereditary and lethal neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive loss of muscle strength and integrity. Genetic information important for production of a functional dystrophin protein is deleted from the DMD gene of many patients....