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Skilled physicians, surgeons, nurses, child life specialists, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, psychologists, therapeutic recreation specialists, massage therapists and case managers will take part in your child’s recovery. Nationwide Children’s Hospital specializes in the treatment of burn injuries. We have a dedicated team of health care professionals to care for your child. Skilled doctors, nurses, child life specialists, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, psychologists, therapeutic recreation specialists, massage therapists and case managers will take part in your child’s care....

Adults who have had corrective cleft lip/palate surgery as children often continue to experience speech, dental, or appearance-related complications or concerns. Although both the technology and the techniques to correct such issues have improved dramatically in the past two decades, many adults with cleft lip/palate may not know where to turn for help. Many remain unaware that there are treatment options that can significantly improve their outcomes. Now, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has created one of the few comprehensive adult cleft lip/palate programs in the country –a program specifically designed to address the care of adults with orofacial clefts....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4200 Fax us at: (614) 722-4203 Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Ahsan S. Syed Biography Ahsan S. Syed, MD, is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Syed received his medical degree from the King Edward Medical College, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, and completed a residency at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878 Pharmacy700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Amber D. Brax Research Publications Brax AD, Sapko MM, Cole JW, Landgrave LC, Magers JK, Pierson SM. Implementation of an electronic pharmacy scoring tool to prioritize clinical pharmacists' daily workflow at a pediatric institution. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022 Sep 12; View More Publications Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2021...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5777 Fax us at: (614) 722-5510 PediatricsDermatology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Esteban Fernandez Faith Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dublin Close To Home Center at 5665 Venture Drive Languages Spoken English Italian Spanish Academic and Clinical Areas Hemangioma Vascular Anomalies Physician Team Dermatology Physician Team Melanoma & Pigmented Lesion Clinic Physician Team Dermatology Fellowship Program Director...

(From the August 2022 Issue of MedStat) Maria Widmann, MD, FAAP, is an attending physician in the Section of Hospital Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine. She is the newly appointed hospital pediatrics Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion medicine director. Dr. Widmann completed her undergraduate and medical school training at The Ohio State University. She completed her pediatric residency at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh before joining their Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine as an attending physician and assistant professor in 2018....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-9600 Fax us at: (614) 355-9610 PediatricsEastland Primary Care Center2599 S Hamilton RdColumbus, OH 43232 (map) Learn more about Georgianna M. Hernandez Patient Care Locations Eastland Primary Care Center Academic and Clinical Areas Primary Care Centers Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Primary Care Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/05/2018 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-8148 Clinical Therapies6499 East Broad St.Columbus, OH 43213 (map) Learn more about Gina Glynn Biography Gina Glynn, MA, CCC-SLP, received her Master’s in Bilingual Speech Pathology from Indiana University in 2013. Since then, she has worked in schools and outpatient clinics. She completed her CFY at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2013, then returned in 2019. She is passionate about serving Spanish speaking patients and families....

Max’s Story When Max was two, his parents Mitchell and Raechel learned the unimaginable – Max was in respiratory and kidney failure and would need emergency hemodialysis to do the work for his failing kidneys. Almost two weeks after Max’s admission, kidney biopsy results showed he would require ongoing daily dialysis and eventually need a kidney transplant. His parents spent the next 58 days by his side at Nationwide Children’s Hospital....

What is Hand-Foot-Mouth disease? Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease is a fairly common childhood illness caused by a virus. It is most common in children, but it can affect anyone. Being aware of Hand-Foot-Mouth symptoms, treatment and prevention can help families cope and set your child on course for a speedy recovery. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease can vary depending on severity and when treatment begins. Symptoms often go away in five to seven days and can include:...

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-3232 Radiology2213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608 (map) Learn more about Hazem H. Hosein Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Languages Spoken English Arabic Spanish Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/01/2022 Board Certifications Diagnostic Radiology Neuroradiology Fellowship Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Date Completed: 06/30/2009 Residency LAC + USC Medical Center Date Completed: 06/13/2008 Internship University of California Irvine Medical Center...

Since 1990, director of Neuro-Oncology, Dr. Jonathan Finlay has led an innovative approach to brain tumor treatment, serving as principal investigator in a series of three “Head Start” clinical trial protocols. The Head Start 4 protocol is a randomized clinical trial hosted and coordinated by Nationwide Children’s NEXT Consortium, with other treatment centers participating around the world. The goals of this study are to determine if the treatment in the protocol will improve the quality of survival and cure rates for young children (age 10 years or less) newly diagnosed with the most common types of malignant brain tumors in childhood, medulloblastoma and other PNETs (primitive neuro-ectodermal tumors)....

When would an MRI, CT or EEG be the right test for my child? When we look for physical (organic) causes, we do certain tests. Imaging of the head is a medical way to take pictures, or images, of the brain. There are several types of imaging. The two tests used the most for headache are a CT scan (computed tomography) and an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). An MRI shows better detail than a CT scan....

(From the February 2022 Issue of MedStat) 2022 Pediatric Home Care Conference is April 22 Homecare is proud to announce that the Pediatric Home Care Conference is back this year. As in years past, Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice (OCHCH) is our co-sponsor. The theme of the conference is “Supporting Home Health Staff. Elevating Patient Care.” The line-up of presenters includes Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice staff, who will cover nursing, pharmacy, therapy and social work topics....

I’ve Been Told My Child Is Immunocompromised – What Does That Mean? Certain conditions may cause a child to become immunocompromised. Some children are born with abnormal immune systems and have genetic conditions called primary immunodeficiency disorders like chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) or severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Other children develop underlying diseases like cancer and autoimmune, or auto-inflammatory, diseases like juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or inflammatory bowel disease and are receiving medications that negatively affect how their immune systems work to fight infections....

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 Jacqueline E. Palmer Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Physician Assistant Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/06/2017 Board Certifications Physician Assistant Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 02/05/2017 Graduate School Ohio Dominican University Date Completed: 12/31/2014 Contact Information...

Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-6098 Sports Medicine584 County Line Rd. WWesterville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Jeff M. Sydes Biography Jeff Sydes, CSCS, is the outreach and sports performance leader for Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine. He is a certified strength & conditioning specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Prior to coming to Children’s, Jeff served as the fitness coordinator for New Albany High School, training all of its teams and athletes....

As a participant in the 2011 Children’s Miracle Network Hospital (CMNH) Campaign, Love’s travel stops in the Columbus market raised $30,357 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, making them one of the CMNH top locations for percentage increase from 2010. In addition, the Jeffersonville Hardee’s®, which is operated by Love’s, raised more than $10,000. This was the #1 restaurant location for Love’s during the CMNH campaign. “We are extremely grateful to have a partnership with Love’s Travel Stops,” said Susan Brewer, Assistant Director for Annual Giving with the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation....

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – A study published today by Nationwide Children’s Hospital researchers found that although the circumstances around any suicide death are complex, there are often shared characteristics and experiences among young children who die by suicide. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, showed that suicide in children is most often associated with mental health concerns, prior suicidal behavior, trauma — including abuse, neglect or exposure to domestic violence, suicide or the death of a family member — or peer, school or family-related problems....

With all of the “mommy” blogs, baby super-store registries and well intending friends, new moms are often overwhelmed with the amount of information and opinions on baby gear. Isn’t it amazing how such little people have so much stuff? An article came out last week about babies sleeping in swings, slings, bouncers and infant carriers. The research included information that I think is really important for new parents to hear....