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Access our patient education library and view dozens of articles created by our experts. Helping Hand education materials are a valuable resource for patients and families. Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8891 Fax us at: (614) 722-1753 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s Dr FOB 5th flColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jean M. Giver Academic and Clinical Areas Hematology/Oncology & BMT Nurse Practitioner Team Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Hematology & Oncology Research Publications Abdelghani E, Cua CL, Giver J, Rodriguez V. Thrombosis Prevention and Anticoagulation Management in the Pediatric Patient with Congenital Heart Disease....

The kidneys are very busy organs. They are responsible for the body’s fluids, red blood cells and for clearing out waste products. They also help keep minerals and nutrients in working order, especially calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D. The body’s minerals become disorganized when the kidneys stop working normally and that leads to problems with bone development as well as the heart and blood vessels. Factors that affect the process of bone growth and mineralization include:...

Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-8111 Fax us at: (614)355-8110 Email Lisa C. Helderman, MS, CCC-SLP Clinical Therapies6499 East Broad StreetColumbus, Ohio 43213 (map) Learn more about Lisa C. Helderman Academic and Clinical Areas Speech Pathology Outpatient Speech Pathology Team Primary Department Clinical Therapies Awards, Honors & Organizations Member, American Speech Language Hearing Association Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/15/2016 Graduate School Purdue University Date Completed: 08/09/2014...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6642 Email Logan Renee Blankemeyer, MA, CCC-SLP Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Logan Renee Blankemeyer Biography Logan Blankemeyer, MA, CCC-SLP, works full time in the NICU at main campus where she enjoys helping babies achieve eating by mouth (bottle feeding and breast/chest feeding), reaching developmental milestones, helping babies with tracheotomy’s use a speaking valve for voicing, working on speech/language development, and providing education to parents and staff....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-9200 Fax us at: (614) 355-9210 PediatricsNear East Primary Care Center1125 E Main StColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Mary Kay Kuzma Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Near East Primary Care Center Academic and Clinical Areas General Pediatrics Residency Associate Program Director Primary Care Pediatrics Physician Team Primary Care Centers Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Primary Care Pediatrics...

Osteosarcoma (OS tee oh sar KOMA) is a cancer of the bone. It starts in immature bone cells that normally form new bone tissue. The tumor is usually located near the ends of the long bones in the legs.The next most common site is the upper arm bone near the shoulder. It can also occur in other bones such as ribs and pelvic bones (Picture 1). Osteosarcoma destroys tissue close to the tumor and weakens the bone....

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Outpatient Psychotherapy Program provides services to children and teens, ages 8-18 years, with autism spectrum disorder. Services focus on the well-being of the patient and family, including mental health and social skills supports. Our team includes a psychologist, counselors and social workers, and resource clinicians who specialize in supporting individuals who have been diagnosed with both autism and a mental health diagnosis (such as anxiety or depression)....

Phototherapy is a special light therapy prescribed to treat some skin disorders and decrease the inflammation they cause. A trained nurse operates a light machine, which shines ultraviolet (UV) light on affected skin. This treatment is highly effective, safe and painless. Who Can Benefit from Phototherapy? Phototherapy benefits many patients with skin conditions such as: Psoriasis Eczema Vitiligo How Often Does it Take Place? Effective treatment using phototherapy usually requires 2-3 treatments per week for a few months....

HRSA shares how you can call the Poison Help line to speak with medical professionals who can give you free advice anytime. Requests for Information & Resources To request poison prevention information, phone stickers and magnets, please call (614) 355-0463. When making your request: Please provide a short description about how you will be using the requested materials. Indicate whether you would like to request just a few for family/personal use or larger quantity for business/health fair, etc....

Obesity has been increasing in the United States over the past 50 years. It disproportionately affects certain ethnic groups including Hispanic, black and Native American children. Download Now Obesity - Choosing the Right Referral Practice Tool Obesity has been increasing in the United States over the past 50 years. It disproportionately affects certain ethnic groups including Hispanic, black and Native American children. Download Now Obesity - Choosing the Right Referral Practice Tool...

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. Nursery colors, diaper brands. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list. Your pediatrician not only manages your child’s medical and developmental well-being, but he or she will likely be your best source of parenting advice and often, the voice of reason, in this crazy world of parenting....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 938-0948 Email Robert M. Griffiths, OTR/L Clinical Therapies255 E Main StreetColumbus, OH 43125 (map) Learn more about Robert M. Griffiths Biography Rob Griffiths, OTR/L, has 8 years of experience of practicing occupational therapy in a variety of settings including schools and outpatient clinics. He works in the Early Childhood Mental Health Program which includes the TIP preschool program. He has a passion using play-based therapy and sensory integration to improve relationships between caregivers and children....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4088 Fax us at: (614) 722-6988 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Sarah M. Wolf Academic and Clinical Areas Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Team Pulmonary Medicine Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Critical Care Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/25/2022 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing...

Varices are large, dilated veins that develop in the esophagus when there is elevated pressure in the portal vein, the large vein that enters the liver. This elevated pressure can occur under several circumstances including severe liver disease and thrombosis (clotting) of the portal vein. Sometimes these varices can bleed or be at high risk of bleeding. These can be controlled either by banding or sclerosing the varices. Sclerotherapy is performed by injecting a medication into the varix that causes it to scar....

Before my two daughters were born several years ago, my husband and I had to decide where our babies would sleep for the first months of their lives. Cribs, cradles, bassinets, playpens—there was an endless amount of options to choose from and we spent a good deal of time researching the safety of each one. New parents today have similar concerns, especially with several newer products on the market. Walking through the aisles of a large baby store or shopping the sites on the Internet can yield seemingly countless choices....

St. Baldricks Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, awarded a grant of $108,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital. These grants are designated to either help institutions treat more kids on clinical trials (their best hope for a cure), or provide resources to make more research possible.St. Baldricks began as a challenge between friends and has exploded into the worlds largest volunteer-driven fundraising program for childhood cancer research....

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital combines all clinical and research disciplines under one umbrella to meet our mission: to improve outcomes by discovering the causes of heart disease and develop novel therapies for our patients, focusing on each as an individual and providing the state-of-the-art care that all patients deserve, regardless of age. We support the mission of Nationwide Children’s to provide our services in a safe environment focused on family-centered care....

It’s fair to say that most parents worry about how their child would act in a potentially dangerous scenario. While many kids learn about “stranger danger” in school, it can be overlooked that abuse is most often perpetrated by someone the child or teen knows and trusts. So how can you best prepare them to make the right decision when it comes to different scenarios? Enter the “What If” game. The object of this game is for parents or trusted adults to ask real-life scenario questions....

Implant What It Is: This type of birth control is a small rod placed into your upper arm by your health care professional (don’t worry - you will barely even know it’s there). The little implant is a mighty birth control method. The Details: More than 99% effective Lasts up to 3 years Effects are completely reversible once it is removed Effectiveness: 5 Stars (More than 99 percent effective) Remember: The implant does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs....