Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Palliative Care Research Grant

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC) has awarded $1.8 million in research grants to researchers at 12 institutions for studies aimed at reducing suffering for seriously ill patients and their family caregivers. Cynthia Gerhardt, PhD, a researcher in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was awarded one of the grants to study quality of life in families of children with severe health conditions or illness....

October 26, 2022 · 4 min · 742 words · Wendy Hill

Ontario

The pediatric expertise you count on from Nationwide Children’s Hospital is also in Ontario – bringing specialized services to the families of Richland County and beyond. Your first call should always be to your pediatrician or family doctor who knows your child best. Our Services Developmental Occupational Therapy By Appointment Developmental Physical Therapy By Appointment Speech Pathology By Appointment Richland Pediatrics Looking for a pediatrician? Richland Pediatrics, conveniently located in Mansfield or Shelby, can be reached by calling (419) 522-5454....

October 26, 2022 · 6 min · 1229 words · James Carp

Playing Games With Kids To Build Visual And Motor Skills

Families are spending more time at home with limited access to new toys and activities. During this time, it is important to keep kids learning and working on their play and fine motor skills. There are many ways to use the supplies and toys you have in new ways to encourage the development of imagination, turn taking, finger control and strength, problem solving and handwriting. Doing meaningful, new activities can be helpful for the whole family....

October 26, 2022 · 4 min · 822 words · Lois Green

Reno Nevada Map

Download Reno Arch National Automobile Museum The Discovery – Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum Wilbur D. May Center Truckee River Walk Mt Rose Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Virginia Lake Park Playground Nevada Museum of Art Idlewild Park Map of Reno This Reno map includes highways, roads, and things to do in the city. You can also explore the city of Reno, Nevada with an interactive map by Google Maps....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 189 words · Christopher Reyna

Robert A Kowatch

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4613 Fax us at: (614) 722-8734 PediatricsPulmonary Medicine700 Children’s Dr H10AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Robert A. Kowatch Biography Dr. Robert Kowatch is Professor of Psychiatry in the Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice at the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He completed his internship in internal medicine at The Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and his residency in general psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania....

October 26, 2022 · 59 min · 12369 words · Keith Reese

Sarah B Meeker

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-3997 Email Sarah B Meeker, MS, CCC-SLP Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Sarah B Meeker Biography Sarah Meeker, MS, CCC-SLP, currently works with a variety of communication disorders and diagnoses within the pediatric population at Nationwide Children’s Child Development Center and Main Hospital location. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of children with Global Developmental Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder....

October 26, 2022 · 5 min · 907 words · Michael Townsend

Sleep Study

A sleep study, or polysomnogram (pol ee SOM no gram), is a test that measures and records several things that happen during a child’s sleep. What is measured depends on the kind of sleep problems your child is having. Some of the tests use small metal discs, called electrodes. The electrodes do not hurt your child (see Picture 1). For an EEG these electrode discs are put on the scalp to measure brain activity....

October 26, 2022 · 20 min · 4080 words · Kevin Ruiz

Special Populations

Mortality of Juvenile Justice Involved Youth A retrospective longitudinal population-based study assessed mortality rates and cause of death among youth previously incarcerated in the juvenile legal system. Youth with a history of incarceration were significantly more likely to experience early mortality compared to Medicaid-enrolled youth. Delinquency and violence prevention strategies that incorporate a culturally informed approach and consider sex and developmental level are critical. Study Finds High Mortality Rates of Youths Previously Incarcerated in the Juvenile Legal System News Release...

October 26, 2022 · 3 min · 606 words · Rebecca Ballas

Stephen C Koesters

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 293-7980 Fax us at: (614) 293-7981 Pediatrics895 Yard StGrandview Heights, OH 43212 (map) Learn more about Stephen C. Koesters Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics Residency Med-Peds Trained Faculty Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/28/2003 Board Certifications Internal Medicine Pediatrics Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2002 Internship Nationwide Children’s Hospital...

October 26, 2022 · 4 min · 703 words · Betty Sevier

Stinky University Diy Sessions

STINKY University is also known as S.T.I.N.K.Y. U.! – that is, Sessions That Impart Noxious Knowledge You’ll Use! Below you will find video clips*, gross recipes, and PowerPoint slides that will help YOU become an Instructor of Ickiness! Kids will become Graduates of Grossness! (Note that Session #2 contains an integrated slide-and-video-clip model.) Lesson Plans include supplies needed for hands-on activities. STINKY University is geared to 6-12 year olds, though some mature 4-5 year-olds and some older kids (13-14) enjoy them as well....

October 26, 2022 · 35 min · 7266 words · Gary Highland

Tax Season Is Question Season

Filing income taxes is a necessary part of life. While the process can be stressful, tax credits can also provide a huge sense of relief for single parent families, low-income families, and families who are experiencing food insecurity. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that 1 in 3 households with children have reported major hardship in the last three years, with even more reported (1 in 2 households with children) for Black and Latino families....

October 26, 2022 · 5 min · 884 words · David Moskowitz

Urgent Care Or Emergency Room

When your child needs health care, Everything Matters®. These guidelines can help you better understand when to seek appropriate care. If you think your child has a medical emergency or life-threatening condition, always call 911. If you think someone is poisoned, call the Central Ohio Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. Your Family’s Health and Safety Are Our Top Priority When so many aspects of our daily lives are uncertain right now, it’s nice to know that care for your kids is as certain as ever....

October 26, 2022 · 14 min · 2895 words · Brandi Hart

Well Baby Visits 12 Months

Welcome to the 12-month visit! Your baby is now 1 year old! Today they will get 3 new vaccines, plus 2 or 3 booster shots. They will get these vaccines: Hepatitis A Varicella (chicken pox) MMR (mumps, measles, and rubella) Talk to your baby’s doctor or health care provider about any vaccine questions or concerns you have. Growth and Development Your baby’s doctor or health care provider will go over their growth chart....

October 26, 2022 · 2 min · 403 words · Luis Ellis

Adam J Bobbey

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2282 Fax us at: (614) 722-2332 RadiologyRadiology700 Children’s Dr E4AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Adam J. Bobbey Biography Adam Bobbey, MD, is chief of the Section of Nuclear Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He is a pediatric radiologist with further sub specialty training in molecular imaging. Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Academic and Clinical Areas...

October 25, 2022 · 23 min · 4711 words · Stephanie Nguyen

Aisha J D White

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5750 Fax us at: (614) 722-5767 PediatricsPrimary Care Pediatrics380 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Aisha J.D. White Patient Care Locations South High Primary Care Center Academic and Clinical Areas Primary Care Centers Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Primary Care Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/22/2022 Board Certifications Internal Medicine Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2022...

October 25, 2022 · 4 min · 686 words · George Vargas

Albert H Chao

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 293-8566 Fax us at: (614) 293-3381 Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery915 Olentangy River RdSte 2100Columbus, OH 43212 (map) Learn more about Albert H. Chao Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/31/2011 Board Certifications Plastic Surgery Fellowship University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Date Completed: 06/30/2011 Residency Barnes Jewish Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2010 Residency Washington University School of Medicine Date Completed: 06/30/2008...

October 25, 2022 · 4 min · 686 words · Vernon Markell

Andrew T Mcclain

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878 Pharmacy700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Andrew T. McClain Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/30/2021 Undergraduate School University of Toledo Date Completed: 05/08/2004 Contact Information Pharmacy Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878 700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878...

October 25, 2022 · 2 min · 373 words · Samuel Wallerich

Anne E Dawson

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4700 Fax us at: (614) 722-4718 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Anne E. Dawson Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Psychology Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Research Publications Dawson AE, LaMotte JE, Bignall ONR 2nd. Acknowledging Socioecological Systems to Address the Systemic Racial Disparities in Children with Kidney Disease. J Am Soc Nephrol....

October 25, 2022 · 5 min · 987 words · Kerry Shappell

Baby Product Safety Confessions Of A New Mom

As first-time parents of a handsome 4-month-old boy, my husband and I are trying to do everything right when it comes to safety and the products we use in our home. We practice the ABCs of safe sleep. We bought and installed a car seat and had it inspected before our son was born. We took an infant CPR class. We use travel mugs when drinking coffee near our son so we don’t spill and burn him....

October 25, 2022 · 5 min · 880 words · Christina Clarke

Brueggers Hosts Free Coffee Day To Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to partner with Bruegger’s to host Free Coffee Day on Wednesday, November 10 at all central Ohio locations. Until 2 p.m., guests can fill up their coffee mugs with free regular drip coffee. In return, patrons can help make miracles happen by donating their spare change, or more, at canisters located at the registers. All guest donations on that day will benefit the patients and their families at Nationwide Children’s....

October 25, 2022 · 4 min · 698 words · Gene Cox