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The principal investigators at the Center for Injury Research and Policy also have joint appointments as faculty members at The Ohio State University Colleges of Medicine and Public Health. Our faculty and staff offer a number of different courses on injury topics to students in a variety of disciplines at the university. Current offerings include: Introduction in Injury Epidemiology (PUBH-EPI 714) Injuries, both intentional and unintentional, have been the leading killer of children and adolescents in the United States for decades and are among the leading causes of death for all age groups....

Tickets are still available for the Broadway-style production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, presented by Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, March 12-14 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre. All proceeds from the play are directed toward the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide Children’s. Starring Patrick Walters (Columbus) as Professor Harold Hill, and Kirstin Flaglor (Delaware) as Marian Paroo, The Music Man tells the story of traveling salesman, Hill (Walters), and his visit to a small Iowa town in 1912....

Playing is a child’s job, and toys are the tools a child uses to get that job done. Toys help children learn, develop, and explore their surroundings. While most toys are safe, some toys can lead to injuries. These injuries can be the result of a flaw in the product design but can also happen when the toy is used in a way that does not follow the manufacturers’ instructions. These types of injuries happen more often than you might think....

The third annual “Rockin’ on the Run” 5K run/walk and family day will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London. All proceeds benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Since its inception two years ago, Rockin’ on the Run has raised nearly $12,000 for pediatric brain tumor research. The 5K run/walk course starts and ends at the fairgrounds located at 205 Elm St. in London. Registration opens at 8:30 a....

As a parent of young children (5-year old triplets), I do my best to keep them safe, happy, and out of trouble. As an injury researcher, other parents often ask me what they should do to keep their children safe. There are many things to think about, both in and out of the house that can be an injury risk to young children. Here are a few items you may have in your home that you may think are safe for your kids, but can possibly be dangerous....

0 votes and 0 Reviews Rotten Tomatoes® Score 77% 2h 6m | Drama, Thriller Movie Times A fisherman’s son is offered the ultimate privilege to study at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo. When the Grand Imam suddenly dies, Adam becomes a pawn in a ruthless power struggle between Eqypt’s religious and political elite. Producer(s): Fredrik Zander, Kristina Aberg Cast: Fares Fares, Mehdi Dehbi, Ramzi Choukair, Tawfeek Barhom, Makram Khouri, Hassan El Sayed, Abduljabbar Alsuhili, Mohammad Bakri...

Contact Information Call us at: (614)722.2735 Fax us at: (614)722.3680 Center for Vaccines and ImmunityAbigail Wexner Research Institute700 Children’s Drive, WA4011Columbus , Ohio 43205 (map) Learn more about Christopher M. Walker Biography Christopher M. Walker, PhD, is director of the Center for Vaccines and Immunity at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and holds the Wilby S. Cowan Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research. Academic and Clinical Areas Center for Vaccines and Immunity Director...

Kinder Key, a volunteer organization of Columbus Childrens Hospital, announced today its second annual Denim & Diamonds Gala to benefit Columbus Childrens Heart Center, home to one of the leading heart centers in the nation. Denim & Diamonds will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 24, at the Bar of Modern Art (BOMA), 595 E. Broad St., Columbus.Attendees are invited to wear their jeans and enjoy this casually elegant evening....

Diarrhea (loose, watery bowel movements) is a common problem in young children. It rarely means a child has a serious illness. Diarrhea can be caused by: A virus or bacteria (a stomach bug). Something that your child eats or drinks, like too much fruit juice. Starting a new medicine. The biggest risk of diarrhea is dehydration. This means that your child has lost too much fluid and doesn’t have enough electrolytes (salts) in their body for it to work the right way....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-8737 Sports Medicine5680 Venture DriveDublin, OH 43017 (map) Learn more about Eric N. Leighton Biography Eric Leighton, AT, ATC, is the functional rehab leader for Sports Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He graduated from Capital University with a Bachelors degree in athletic training in 2000, and is licensed by the state of Ohio, as well as nationally certified. Before becoming an athletic trainer, Eric was certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in the state of Ohio and worked in a specialized post surgical and rehabilitation center for hand and arm injuries....

The Section of Psychology and Neuropsychology has openings for practicum placements for advanced graduate students in APA-accredited training programs. The practicum program provides students with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge-base, as well as gain experience in applying theory to practice in the medical setting. Externs will gain exposure to children with various medical, neurological, psychiatric, and developmental disorders, and specific training opportunities are available in Pediatric Psychology and Pediatric Neuropsychology....

Caring for and riding horses are popular activities in the U.S., but both can lead to injuries. Horse-related injuries can be particularly severe and often require treatment in emergency departments. From 1990 through 2017, an estimated 1.8 million individuals presented to United States emergency department with horse-related injuries. The number of concussion and closed head injury diagnoses increased by 337% from 1990 to 2009. Horse-Related Injury Facts More than 65,500 people are seen in U....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2530 Cardiothoracic Surgery700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jordan M Voss Biography Jordan M. Voss, BS, BS, MPS, CCP, FPP, is a member of the Cardiovascular Perfusion Department in The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He is a Fellow of Pediatric Perfusion as well as a Clinical Instructor at The Medical University of South Carolina, The State University of New York and Midwestern University....

0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: June 23, 2023 (limited) Comedy Four unlikely friends embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-3550 Fax us at: (614) 722-3369 PediatricsHematology & Oncology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Keri A. Streby Biography Dr. Streby is a pediatric oncologist in the Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor at The Ohio State University. Dr. Streby received her undergraduate degree from the University of Akron and completed her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine....

2 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: December 30, 2022 (limited) 2h 49m | Drama, Romance Although Siddhu and Madhu are college friends who help two lovers unite, their friendship becomes marred due to a misunderstanding. When they fall in love, their egos keep them from uniting. Director: Surya S.J. Producer(s): A.M. Rathnam, Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar Cast: Nassar , Pawan Kalyan, Bhoomika Chawla, Vijaya Kumar, Sudhakar , Nassar , Mumtaj, Lakshmi , Jayaram , Rohini , Vijay , Jyothika , Mumtaz , Vivek , Shaam , Karishma , Vijay , Jyothika , Mumtaz , Vivek , Shaam , Karishma...

Plus size apparel brands Lane Bryant and Catherines are thrilled to announce that the brands have raised over $787K in donations to support Columbus-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Over the holiday season, Lane Bryant and Catherines worked to raise both donations and awareness for the hospital in support of Nationwide Children’s mission of providing the highest quality care to all children and their families, regardless of ability to pay. Both brands offered multiple opportunities for clients and associates to contribute to Nationwide Children’s....

There are currently over 2 million Americans living with limb loss. Pediatric limb deficiency results from birth defects, tumors, severe infections or traumatic injury. Regardless of the cause, the loss of a limb places a significant physical and emotional burden on a child and their entire family. Coping with a limb difference or deficiency involves everything from accepting the appearance, battling body image concerns and learning to use adaptive prosthetic equipment to maximize function....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-8457 Email Loren P. Lefeld, CCC-SLP Clinical Therapies5675 Venture DriveDublin, OH 43017 (map) Learn more about Loren P. Lefeld Biography Loren Lefeld, MA, CCC-SLP, has been working at Nationwide Children’s since 2016 and recently transitioned from a Homecare position to working in outpatient at Dublin Close to Home. She has specialties in feeding and AAC. Academic and Clinical Areas Speech Pathology Outpatient Speech Pathology Team...

Our Services Adult Congenital Cardiology Clinic The Heart Center Clinic is open every other (even) month, the 3rd Wednesday. Scheduling an Appointment Routine outpatient services (614) 722-6200 For more Information call the COACH program (614) 722-5622 Our Services Adult Congenital Cardiology Clinic The Heart Center Clinic is open every other (even) month, the 3rd Wednesday. Scheduling an Appointment Routine outpatient services (614) 722-6200 For more Information call the COACH program (614) 722-5622...