Media Advisory Bikes For All People Labor Day Open House And Ride

The Bikes for All People Labor Day Ride is an inaugural event, with Church and Community Development for All People and Nationwide Children’s Hospital serving as two of five supporters. The neighborhood bike ride will strive to promote diversity and a community bond through a shared passion for cycling within the Columbus South Side community. In the first ride of the calendar year, the Bikes for All People Labor Day ride, which will feature two courses, a 6-mile and a 20-mile course, will launch the Bikes for All People shop....

September 21, 2022 · 3 min · 584 words · Dorothy Mcintire

Menstruation In Adolescents The Importance Of Using Menses As A Vital Sign

Adolescence is a time of many new things – including puberty changes and the onset of menstruation. A first period can be an exciting experience, but one that may cause some anxiety for young women and their caregivers. Talking about periods may be difficult, or even embarrassing, for young women. Education about what is normal helps alleviate any anxiety and gives guidelines for when young women and their caregivers should seek care from a reproductive healthcare provider if menses are not falling within normal parameters....

September 21, 2022 · 6 min · 1110 words · Norma Lane

Mychart Help

Help with MyChart IssuesIf you have a Nationwide Children’s active MyChart account, please use the form below. You will receive a call back within 3 days. Support center phone number: (614) 355-3750. Thank you. DO NOT use MyChart for medical emergencies. If you feel you have a medical emergency please seek care immediately or call 911 as appropriate. First name Last name Parent’s date of birth Email address Phone number...

September 21, 2022 · 2 min · 356 words · Robert Simmons

Resale Of Recalled Childrens Products Online

On average, more than 2 children’s products are recalled each week in the United States. Recalls on children’s products represent more than 40 percent of recalls by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and account for more than 50 percent of injuries due to recalled products. A new study cautions that parents shopping for children’s products on online auction sites should be aware of the potential danger of buying recalled toys and other goods....

September 21, 2022 · 6 min · 1166 words · Cameron Thomas

Sarah R Sabo

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 722-1753 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Sarah R. Sabo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/27/2022 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/09/2021 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 722-1753 Patient Care Services700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Contact Information...

September 21, 2022 · 3 min · 482 words · Natalie Manganaro

Scientists Identify Genetic Link Between Language Impairment And Autism

In the first molecular genetic study of families with a history of both language impairment and autism, scientists may have uncovered a shared origin for the two conditions, an important step toward explaining why some cases of autism are accompanied by language difficulties and others are not. The study, a collaboration of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital with experts at Rutgers University, indicates that a disorder called specific language impairment—one of the most common developmental delays in children—may be caused by the same genetic variants that lead to language difficulties in some children with autism....

September 21, 2022 · 6 min · 1244 words · Christine Watters

Somc Partnering With Nationwide Childrens Hospital For Pediatrics Neonatal Care

Southern Ohio Medical Center has announced it will be partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to bring additional resources and care to pediatric and neonatal patients. “We consider it our responsibility to make sure our community has access to the best care possible, and this new affiliation will help us do just that,” Randy Arnett, president and CEO of SOMC, said. “By combining the resources and expertise of Nationwide Children’s Hospital with that of our current pediatricians, we can bring our patients a higher level of pediatric care and service....

September 21, 2022 · 5 min · 920 words · Randy Pinon

Study Finds Safety Intervention Successfully Increases Use Of Child Safety Restraints In Shopping Carts

More than 20,000 children were treated in United States hospital emergency departments in 2005 for shopping cart-related injuries. According to a study published in the August issue of Pediatrics and conducted by Gary Smith, MD, DrPH, director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) in the Columbus Children’s Research Institute at Columbus Children’s Hospital, it was found that an in-store safety intervention successfully increased the use of child safety-restraints in shopping carts....

September 21, 2022 · 5 min · 866 words · Marshall Smith

The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament And Post Party Slated For March 8

TWIG III, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to its 13th annual Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party event on Saturday, March 8, 2014. All proceeds from the event benefit the pediatric cancer program at Nationwide Children’s. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in an all-day, co-ed paddle tennis tournament held at multiple locations throughout Columbus. Depending on skill-level, players will be assigned to play at Columbus Country Club, New Albany Country Club, Rocky Fork Hunt Club, Scioto Country Club and Worthington Hills Country Club....

September 21, 2022 · 4 min · 652 words · Mildred Williams

Todd M Ratliff

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2530 Cardiothoracic Surgery700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Todd M Ratliff Biography Todd M. Ratliff, BS, CCP, FPP, RN, is a member of the Cardiovascular Perfusion Department at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. After receiving his Associates Degree in Nursing from Hocking College, he went on to The Ohio State University’s Circulation Technology Program where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Allied Medicine/Perfusion Technology....

September 21, 2022 · 9 min · 1765 words · Kathryn Studebaker

25 4 Million Awarded To Center For Clinical And Translational Science To Continue Critical Bench To Bedside Translational Research

The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $25.4 million grant to the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), a collaboration between The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital created to accelerate basic science discoveries into life-saving medical advances. “This award is a confirmation that Ohio State has successfully created a strong clinical and translational research environment where basic scientists and clinicians can leverage the resources of a nationally recognized pediatric hospital, Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, seven health science colleges, as well as other resources from one of the largest public universities in the nation,” said Charles Lockwood, MD, dean of the Ohio State University College of Medicine....

September 20, 2022 · 10 min · 2022 words · Lindy Hafner

Ann Pakalnis

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-8430 Fax us at: (614) 355-8439 PediatricsDublin Close to Home5675 Venture DrDublin, OH 43017 (map) Learn more about Ann Pakalnis Academic and Clinical Areas Neurology Physician Team Headache Clinic Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neurology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/23/2020 Board Certifications Neurology Fellowship Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/1988 Residency Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center...

September 20, 2022 · 4 min · 772 words · Corinne Luhnow

Chasing The Line Klammer Now Playing

0 votes and 0 Reviews 1h 54m | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller Movie Times Der Skifahrer Franz Klammer und sein Konkurrent Bernhard Russi duellieren sich in der Abfahrt. Die beiden Athleten stehen über Jahre in einem Konkurrenzkampf miteinander, der bei den Olympischen Spielen 1976 in Innsbruck seinen Höhepunkt findet. Bei den Spielen ignorierte Klammer die Ideallinie und schaffte es, mit seiner eigenen Spur zum Sieg zu fahren. Seine große Liebe spielte dabei eine entscheidende Rolle....

September 20, 2022 · 2 min · 218 words · Glenn Bennett

Childrens Miracle Network In Central Ohio Receives 108 000 From Walmart Regional Distribution Center And Transportation Offices

Representatives from Walmart’s Grove City Regional Distribution and Transportation Facility today presented a check for $108,162 to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) to support Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its continued care for the children in central Ohio. Mitch Hall, General Manager for Walmart Logistics at the Grove City distribution center presented the check to Susan Brewer, Assistant Director, from Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation. The funds were raised through the Walmart Foundation’s annual logistics/supply chain campaign to benefit the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals....

September 20, 2022 · 6 min · 1196 words · Stella Wood

Fellowship Benefits

Fellows training in graduate medical education and dental education programs sponsored by Nationwide Children’s are employees of the hospital and as such are eligible the same benefits that other full time staff receive – with the exception of paid time off which is outlined below. See the Employees Benefits and Perks for more information about insurance, financial and retirement plans, education and scholarship and wellness programs. Contact Heather Younkin at (614) 355-4117 with specific questions....

September 20, 2022 · 11 min · 2251 words · Jammie Payne

Genital Warts In Babies And Children Causes And Treatment Options

Genital warts are common skin-colored, often painless growths that appear in the genital area. In males, they can occur on the penis or around the rectum. In females, they can occur around the opening to the vagina or around the rectum. Genital warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). These warts can be large or small. They can be flat and hard to see. Sometimes they can cause itching and irritation....

September 20, 2022 · 8 min · 1560 words · Marie Bridges

Hyundai Hope On Wheels Awards 250 000 Research Grant To Nationwide Childrens Hospital In Honor Of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW) and Columbus-area Hyundai dealers presented Kevin Cassady, MD, and Principal Investigator in the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a $250,000 Scholar Grant to be used to improve care and increase treatment options for kids with cancer. Nationwide Children’s was one of 24 recipients across the country selected by a rigorous scientific review panel to receive this highly competitive Hyundai Scholar Grant....

September 20, 2022 · 7 min · 1403 words · Gregory Ward

Media Alert Nationwide Childrens Hospital Concerned About Recent Growing Number Of Local Suspected Child Abuse Cases

Nationwide Childrens Hospital has become increasingly concerned about the recent growing number of suspected child abuse cases seen at the hospital and the severity of injuries sustained from suspected child abuse. Child abuse and neglect often occur in families under stress, in the middle of a crisis or at the end of the rope. Economic hardships and stress of the holiday season could be contributing factors to the recent rise of suspected child abuse cases....

September 20, 2022 · 4 min · 838 words · Paul Ramey

Medical Treatment Options

The types of treatment used most often to treat childhood cancer are surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplantation. The goal of treatment is to destroy the cancer cells. Your child may have one kind of treatment or a combination of treatments and they may have to have a variety of tests and procedures during treatment. Their treatment plan depends on the type of cancer, stage of disease and many other factors....

September 20, 2022 · 17 min · 3555 words · Terra Young

Meet Our Adolescent Medicine Fellows

Lauren Matera, DO Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Stratford, New Jersey) Pediatric Residency: Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Columbus, OH) Kristen Reilly, MD Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY) Pediatric Residency: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (Cincinnati, OH) Alex Golec, MD Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Grand Rapids, MI) Pediatric Residency: University of Wisconsin – Madison (Madison, WI) Amy Zawacki, MD...

September 20, 2022 · 9 min · 1895 words · Betty Baerga