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Megan Schmidt makes a point of talking with her 10-year-old daughter Sophia about their day and to monitor her anxiety. A new study by On Our Sleeves finds it’s a balance that many working parents struggle with, and that a third have made job changes due to their children’s mental health. COLUMBUS, Ohio (November 3, 2022) – As the American economy has undergone rapid and dramatic change, so too has America’s workforce....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4200 Fax us at: (614) 722-4203 Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Amanda J. Alpern Academic and Clinical Areas Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Team Primary Department Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/05/2015 Board Certifications Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Graduate School University of Detroit Mercy Date Completed: 11/30/2013...

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is currently seeking volunteers for two races taking place at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio – the Buckeye Super Bike Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire slated for July 12-14, 2013 and The Honda Indy 200 scheduled for August 2-4, 2013. As part of the partnership with Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and as the beneficiary of the new NASCAR Nationwide Series event, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 (August 16-17, 2013), the hospital is looking for volunteers to help staff races taking place this summer at Mid-Ohio....

Child Life Specialists are trained professionals with expertise in helping children and their families cope with health care experiences. All child life specialists have completed clinical training, hold a minimum bachelor’s or master’s degree, and are certified through The Association of Child Life Professionals. Child life specialists minimize stress and anxiety of hospitalization through: Procedural Support Education Sibling Support Bereavement Support Therapeutic Play (Individual & Group) Preparation & Procedural Support Enhance patients understanding of medical procedures by utilizing developmentally appropriate language and teaching aids to describe the typical sequence of events and sensory information Support can be provided before, during and/or after medical procedures...

Dairy Queen locations throughout Central Ohio have a rich tradition of finding ways to support Nationwide Children’s Hospital! For over 30 years, Dairy Queen has helped lend a hand by collecting change at the register. Now, in a time of need more than ever, Dairy Queen is leading the way to year long round-up campaign as a way to show their committed support of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Learn more about our Children’s Miracle Network Hospital corporate partnerships >...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 224-6222 Fax us at: (614) 241-5232 Ophthalmology555 S. 18th StSte 4CColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Don L. Bremer Biography Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree from Otterbein College, Don Bremer, MD, went on to earn his medical degree from St. Louis Medical School. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at The Ohio State University and his fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at the UCLA Medical Center....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5093 Fax us at: (614) 722-9048 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Elizabeth A. Theado Biography Elizabeth Spencer MS, APRN, NNP-BC, is a member of the Section of Neonatology in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She completed her Associate Degree of Nursing at Columbus State Community College and joined nursing staff at Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2004....

Children with single ventricle anatomy, one of the most harrowing of congenital heart defects, face unique challenges that require multiple procedures and hospital admissions to treat. In most institutions, each admittance is disconnected from the ones before and the care – though it may be high quality – is not standardized. In light of this, the leadership of The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital established a multidisciplinary comprehensive Single Ventricle Team (SVT) in 2013 to redefine how to care for high-risk patients with single ventricle anatomy....

One of the most common side effects of cancer chemotherapy is hair loss. Not all chemotherapy drugs cause hair loss. Some may cause only mild hair thinning and others cause complete hair loss. Scalp hair is the most frequently affected, but eyelashes, eyebrows, facial hair, pubic hair and body hair may also be affected. Hair loss usually begins about two weeks after your first treatment. Some children complain of tingling in the scalp as their hair is coming out....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2560 Clinical Therapies700 Children’s Dr.Columbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about James P Marrie Biography Jim Marrie has been with Nationwide Children's since 2003 and has been a Physical Therapist since 2001. His is the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is licensed by Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. Jim is a member of the Ohio Physical Therapists Association, American Physical Therapists Association (APTA), and Sports Section of the APTA....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5085 Email Kathrin C. Meyer, PhD Center for Gene Therapy700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kathrin C. Meyer Research Lab(s) Center for Gene Therapy Dr. Meyer’s lab focuses on studying disease mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases and finding new innovative therapeutic strategies for them. A main emphasis is understanding the impact of different mutations on disease course and severity. Moreover, Dr. Meyer’s lab has a strong translational focus in her projects with the goal to move additional programs towards clinical trials....

Contact Information Call us at: (567) 307-6008 Fax us at: (419) 529-3515 Email Kerry L Ruhl, PT Clinical Therapies2003 West Fourth StreetSuite 205Ontario, OH 44906 (map) Learn more about Kerry L Ruhl Biography Kerry Ruhl, PT, is a developmental physical therapist at the Ontario Close to Home. She also works at the OhioHealth Mansfield Special Care Nursery. Patient Care Locations Ontario Close To Home Center Academic and Clinical Areas Physical Therapy...

Patients with anorectal malformations not infrequently have associated urologic problems. Each patient needs a complete urologic evaluation, and any identified issues such as a single kidney, hydronephrosis, vesicoureteral reflux or neurogenic bladder need to be followed closely. If this does not occur, some children with anorectal malformations can develop permanent renal injury. Some patients had poor kidneys to begin with but many were initially told that they had one or two good kidneys....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 293-4299 Fax us at: (614) 293-7552 PediatricsOSU Heart and Vascular Center452 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210 (map) Learn more about Konstantinos D. Boudoulas Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/29/2021 Board Certifications Cardiovascular Disease Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore, MD Date Completed: 06/30/2009 Fellowship Vanderbilt University Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2008 Residency Ohio State University Date Completed: 06/30/2004 Internship...

Providing high-quality patient care while reducing costs is a significant goal in the current health care reform environment. The Institute of Medicine has specifically called for the establishment of “learning health systems” to address this challenge. In a learning health system, the electronic health record is utilized to drive research and personalized treatments based on data from patients with similar conditions and risk factors. A recent pilot study by a team from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University has demonstrated that with the implementation of a “local” learning health system, clinical quality can be improved while simultaneously reducing health care costs....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-3024 Fax us at: (614) 722-3546 Genetic and Genomic Medicine700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Mackenzie V Marr Biography Mackenzie Marr, MS, completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies at the University of Georgia. She completed her Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai....

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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 Masako Shimamura Academic and Clinical Areas Infectious Diseases Physician Team Host Defense Program Physician Team Center for Vaccines and Immunity Principal Investigator Infectious Diseases Fellowship Faculty Host Defense Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Infectious Diseases Awards, Honors & Organizations Listed, Best Doctors in America Research Lab(s)...

Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named one of the most wired hospitals in the country in Hospitals and Health Network’s 2012 Most Wired list. This prestigious list includes more than 200 hospitals around the country who have proven to be leaders in healthcare information technology. Nationwide Children’s is one of only six children’s hospitals in the country to earn a spot on this list. This annual survey gauges how organizations are planning for, utilizing and securing information technology across the entire enterprise, serving as a roadmap for how hospitals are using IT to transform their organizations....

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has made U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll list of the 2012-13 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Ranking seventh on this prestigious list, Nationwide Children’s is one of only 12 children’s hospitals nationwide to earn this “best of the best” national distinction. High rankings in a minimum of three specialties qualified Nationwide Children’s for the 2012-13 Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll. This is the seventh straight year that Nationwide Children’s has been recognized on this well-known national list....