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How do I tell if an athlete has sustained a concussion? An athlete may complain of many different concussion symptoms that can be grouped into four general categories: physical, cognitive, emotional and sleep. Physical Cognitive Emotional Sleep Headache Feeling mentally foggy Irritability Trouble falling asleep Dizziness Feeling slowed down Sadness Sleeping more than usual Balance problems Difficulty concentrating Nervousness Sleeping less than usual Nausea/vomiting Difficulty remembering More emotional than usual Fatigue Difficulty Focusing Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to noise...

When you see what’s happening at Nationwide Children’s Hospital you’ll see why everything matters when choosing a fellowship program. It’s all for our patients - each scientific breakthrough, every investment in clinical programs and every world class physician recruited. When you choose to train here, you are choosing to be an integral part of one of the most advanced pediatric hospitals in the world. Nationwide Children’s is home to 73 fellowship programs including 44 pediatric medical subspecialties, 14 surgical, 6 anesthesiology, 4 radiology and 4 advanced training programs....

Knee injuries, among the most economically costly sports injuries, are the leading cause of high school sports-related surgeries according to a study conducted at the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and published in the June issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine. The researchers utilized data from the High School RIO online injury surveillance system which collects injury reports for nine high school sports from certified athletic trainers at 100 U....

Our goal is to provide information about the insurance plans accepted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and our affiliated physicians. Accepted Insurance Plans Nationwide Children’s Hospital is listed as a “preferred provider” for the managed care plans listed on our plan chart. Remember that insurance plans vary, so from time to time our list may change. It is always a good idea to confirm coverage and restrictions with your insurance provider before scheduling visits and procedures....

(From the January 2023 issue of MedStat) 2023 Robotic Surgery for Pediatric Surgeons: Program Development and Beyond Thursday, March 9 - Friday, March 10, 2023 Presented virtually and in person from Nationwide Children’s Hospital Conference Center With the ongoing evolution and expanded utilization of robotic technology within the adult surgery space, including its application across a broad spectrum of general and thoracic, as well as urology cases, recent data has shown increasing utilization within pediatric general and thoracic surgery....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-7150 Fax us at: (614) 355-7855 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology444 Butterfly Gardens Dr Floor 3rd FloorColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jennifer B. Reese Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Psychology Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Research Publications Reese JB, Ramtekkar U. Telebehavioral Health: Workforce, Access, and Future Implications. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2022 Jun; 45: 313-319. View More Publications...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-6623 Center for Perinatal Research575 Children’s CrossroadResearch Building 3Columbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Jennifer K Trittmann Biography Jennifer Trittmann, MD, MPH, is Principal Investigator, Center for Perinatal Research, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Trittmann’s research focuses on bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)-associated pulmonary hypertension (PH), a life-threatening neonatal disease characterized by progressive pulmonary vascular endothelial dysfunction and smooth muscle cell proliferation....

Provider Courses Offered: Pediatric patients require a unique medical approach, as significant differences exist in this patient population in disease frequencies, specimen collection, test performance, and test interpretation. The provider education courses are offered by experts from their technical areas to provide your staff with information and educational topics to provide best outcomes for your patients. Update on Testing For STIs in Adolescents and Children Understand the epidemiology of select STIs in adolescent patients Identify the microbiology and testing methodologies for STIs Apply current consensus recommendations concerning STI testing Identify some of the unique issues associated with STI testing in adolescent and pediatric populations Please indicate your interest by clicking here....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5750 Fax us at: (614) 722-5767 PediatricsPrimary Care Pediatrics380 Butterfly Gardens DriveColumbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Maddison A. Wagner Academic and Clinical Areas Neurology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neurology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/04/2021 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School University of Akron College of Nursing Date Completed: Contact Information...

A multi-view videofluoroscopic (video floro SKOP ik) speech study, or MVSS, is a procedure to see how the palate functions during speech. It is short and easy for your child to do. It is basically an x-ray movie taken while the child talks. The speech therapist and radiologist carry out the procedure together. Other people, such as a Child Life specialist, may also be in the room. The Child Life specialist can bring toys, activities, and other things to distract and make your child less nervous about the procedure....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2656 Fax us at: (614) 722-2663 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s Dr-T6BColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Patricia L. Guittar Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/31/2012 Board Certifications Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Ball State University Date Completed: 07/19/2008 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-2656 Fax us at: (614) 722-2663...

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Assistance Resources A network of resources to help with healthcare coverage and to find programs to help pay for treatment Website: www.cff.org/LivingWithCF/AssistanceResources National Health Coverage & Income Assistance Programs Cystic Fibrosis and Mental Health Individuals diagnosed with a chronic medical illness, such as Cystic Fibrosis, are at increased risk of experiencing depression and anxiety. Learn More Medicare Provides health care coverage for people with long-term disabilities (and most Americans age 65 and older)....

The main focus of the Reynolds Lab involves elucidating the mechanisms involved in airway epithelial tissue repair using mouse models and human cell cultures to pave the way for the eventual use of human tissue stem cell therapy to treat cystic fibrosis and other forms of chronic lung disease. Lab Staff Susan Reynolds Principal Investigator Dr. Reynolds and her lab conduct research focused on tissue stem cells that maintain the conducting airway epithelium....

0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: January 6, 2023 (limited) Musical, Other A brand new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results. 0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: January 6, 2023 (limited) Musical, Other A brand new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical....

Learn More If your child has been diagnosed with rumination syndrome and you would like to learn more about our treatment program, please follow the link below. Speak With Our Team There are three treatment programs depending on level of care. All programs start with an initial clinic visit with the physician and psychologist. The Intensive Outpatient Program involves three to five days of treatment that includes two to three meals per day....

Parents (and grandparents) are always eager to start babies on solid food. The most common question for pediatricians: when can we start? And one that always follows: what food should we use? Many moms and dads also want to skip the baby food aisle and prepare meals at home. And why not? Weren’t humans feeding babies long before the invention of glass jars and supermarkets? Of course, they were! And you can too… Best Time to Start The best time to start solid foods is when your baby is ready to eat them....

If you have a tween or teen daughter, then you are all too familiar with the images and ideals of beauty that she is bombarded with every day. As a pediatric gynecologist and surgeon, I can tell you that these ideals are increasingly (and alarmingly) showing up in gynecologists’ offices across the nation, as women of all ages are seeking cosmetic surgery to achieve what has been deemed by societal pressures as a “more attractive” vagina....

While it may seem unusual to start thinking about allergy treatments during winter time, it’s actually the perfect time to get a head start on preventing your or your child’s allergy symptoms. Allergen avoidance and allergy medications are the first steps in managing allergies. If these are not completely relieving your symptoms or you prefer minimizing long-term medication use, it is time to consider allergy immunotherapy (IT). This treatment, commonly referred to as “allergy shots,” involves getting personalized injections of specific allergens over the course of 3 – 5 years....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-1680 Clinical Nutrition and Lactation700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Caitlin R. Bauer Biography Caitlin R. Sare, RD, LD is a registered and licensed dietitian, as well as a clinical leader for the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Lactation. She graduated in 2015 from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and completed her 1200 hours of supervised practice at The Ohio State University in 2016....

During every dental checkup parents have one question, “Does my child have cavities?” For years the focus has been on regular brushing to prevent dental decay. However, parents are increasingly aware that diet, especially beverages, can be a key factor in developing cavities. Drinks to Avoid Soft drinks have long been known to cause cavities and should be avoided for a number of health reasons. A hidden danger is juice, which also has high amounts of sugar....