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Sphincter pharyngoplasty (SFINK-ter far-INGO-plasty) is a surgery done to help correct velopharyngeal dysfunction (VEE-lo-fa-RIN-jee-uhl dis-FUNK-shuhn), or VPD. VPD occurs when the soft palate cannot properly separate the back of the mouth from the nose during speech. Children and adults with VPD often have nasal-sounding speech, with abnormal air leakage through the nose as they talk. Diagnosis VPD may be caused by a relatively short soft palate, poor palate function, or both....

Contact Information Email Sriram Vaidyanathan, PhD Center for Gene Therapy575 Children’s CrossroadColumbus, OH 43207 (map) Learn more about Sriram Vaidyanathan Research Lab(s) Center for Gene Therapy The discovery of CRISPR/Cas9 has enabled us to precisely correct genetic mutations and to engineer cells with novel functions. Therapies using CRISPR/Cas9 are being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of many diseases including genetic disorders affecting the blood (sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia) and liver....

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 Stephanie B. Peters Academic and Clinical Areas Nephrology and Hypertension Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Nephrology and Hypertension Research Publications Simsic JM, Dolan K, Howitz S, Peters S, Gajarski R. Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2019 May-Jun; 4: e162....

Hoping to prevent ear infections for the more than 15 million children in the United States who suffer from them, a promising new vaccine candidate to prevent middle ear infections (otitis media) is being developed by researchers at the Columbus Children’s Research Institute (CCRI) on the campus of Columbus Children’s Hospital. According to Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, director of the CCRI Microbial Pathogenesis Center, a faculty member of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, and the principle investigator for the CCRI vaccine, the CCRI researchers recently partnered with the National Institutes for Health (NIH), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), pharmaceutical companies and other scientists in an effort to expedite the process of developing what they believe is a long-overdue vaccine for ear infections....

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-3232 Fax us at: (419) 251-9810 Pediatric Neurosurgery2213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608 (map) Learn more about Zubair Ahammad Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Languages Spoken English Urdu Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 05/27/2022 Board Certifications Neurosurgery Residency Grant Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2017 Internship Doctor’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2012 Medical School Michigan State University College of Osteopathic M Date Completed: 05/06/2011...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 224-6222 Fax us at: (614) 241-5232 Ophthalmology555 S. 18th StSte 4CColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Amanda L. Way Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dublin Close To Home Center at 5665 Venture Drive Academic and Clinical Areas Ophthalmology/ Eye Clinic Physician Team Primary Department Ophthalmology Research Publications AlAhmed O, Way A, Akoghlanian S, Barbar-Smiley F, Lemle S, MacDonald D, Frost E, Wise K, Lee L, Ardoin SP, Sivaraman V....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4559 Fax us at: (614) 722-4541 PediatricsNeonatology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Amy Brown Schlegel Biography Amy Schlegel, MD, received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota. She completed her pediatric residency and neonatal-perinatal fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, where she also completed a Master of Science degree in Medical Education. Dr. Schlegel practices neonatology in the Newborn Intensive Care Units at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Nationwide Children’s Hospital NICU at The Ohio State University Medical Center....

The contraceptive patch (Picture 1) is a birth control that looks like a small bandage. The patch contains estrogen and progestin. These are like the hormones made naturally in your body. The patch prevents pregnancy by stopping the egg from being released from the ovary. The patch also changes cervical mucus to keep sperm from reaching an egg. Advantages of the Patch 91% effective against pregnancy with typical use Menstrual periods stay regular Can decrease menstrual cramps May improve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Can improve acne Can decrease risk of uterine and ovarian cancer...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4700 Fax us at: (614) 722-4718 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Cody A. Hostutler Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Psychology Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Research Publications Tolliver M, Hostutler CA. Pediatric mental health crisis: Propelling the Surgeon General's advice to action. Fam Syst Health. 2022 Sep; 40: 305-311. Hostutler CA, Snider T, Wolf N, Grant R....

(From the October 2022 Issue of MedStat) Flu Shots Offered at Outpatient Visits Starting September 1, Nationwide Children’s Hospital began offering patients flu shots at every outpatient visit. If you have questions, contact your physician liaison. (From the October 2022 Issue of MedStat) Flu Shots Offered at Outpatient Visits Starting September 1, Nationwide Children’s Hospital began offering patients flu shots at every outpatient visit. If you have questions, contact your physician liaison....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 878-6415 Fax us at: (614) 878-7946 Pediatrics111 Inah AveColumbus, OH 43228 (map) Learn more about Dawn C. Dillinger Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/31/2006 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Doctor’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2005 Internship Doctor’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2003 Medical School Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine...

Guest: Jerry Mendell, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Access an abstract of this Month’s Featured Research Article: Dystrophin immunity in Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy. N Engl J Med. 2010 Oct 7;363(15):1429-37. Listen to This Podcast Here! Guest: Jerry Mendell, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Access an abstract of this Month’s Featured Research Article: Dystrophin immunity in Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy. N Engl J Med. 2010 Oct 7;363(15):1429-37. Listen to This Podcast Here! Guest: Jerry Mendell, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Access an abstract of this Month’s Featured Research Article: Dystrophin immunity in Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy....

Normally, the body uses carbohydrates to make energy. When there are not a lot of carbohydrates, the body cannot make energy, so it uses fat instead. By breaking down the extra fat provided by diet, the body makes ketones. When you have enough ketones, the body uses them for energy and is in ketosis. For some children with epilepsy, being in ketosis helps control seizures. Diet therapy uses medical diets to help control seizures....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-8747 Email Erika K Orahood, AT, ATC, MS Sports Medicine5680 Venture DriveDublin, OH 43017 (map) Learn more about Erika K Orahood Biography Erika K. Orahood, MS, AT, ATC, is a certified athletic trainer for Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine and is the head athletic trainer for London High School. Prior to joining Children’s, Erika was the graduate assistant athletic trainer for Ohio University, where she worked at Marietta High School....

Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today the return of the FORE! Miler presented by OhioHealth, a 4-mile road race that will kick off the 42nd playing of the prestigious PGA TOUR event hosted annually by golf legend Jack Nicklaus at Muirfield Village Golf Club. The race serves as a fundraiser that highlights and benefits the alliance between Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital....

Most children do not have long-term emotional problems after a serious injury or traumatic event. However, behavior changes may occur while their brain tries to process what has happened. Support from caregivers is very important. You may also see behavior changes in other children who have seen or been affected by your child’s injury or trauma. Types of Behavior Changes You should seek support when your child’s behaviors affect daily activity or happen for longer than one month....

News of natural disasters, mass shootings, bombs and politics is enough to frighten adults, but children may feel even more shaken. When tragedy struck at Sandy Hook, my kids were little – one was a toddler and the other two were still in preschool. I texted their teacher to say that I wanted them to hear it from me, if they were going to hear about it at all. Thankfully, the teacher said they weren’t going to discuss it....

Contact Information 700 Children's DriveOutpatient Care Center, Ste 2AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kimberly N Harhager Awards, Honors & Organizations Member, Ohio Academy of Audiology Member, American Academy of Audiology Member, American Speech and Hearing Association Contact Information 700 Children's DriveOutpatient Care Center, Ste 2AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Contact Information 700 Children's DriveOutpatient Care Center, Ste 2AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kimberly N Harhager Awards, Honors & Organizations...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4452 Fax us at: (614) 722-4458 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s Dr-A1055Columbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Lorene A. Perkins Academic and Clinical Areas International Adoption Clinic Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Care Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Primary Care Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/19/1991 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School University of Cincinnati...

Our program is unique in that all of our patients work with a large interdisciplinary team, addressing multiple aspects of the patient’s problem. Our team consists of GI specialists, pediatric psychologists, massage therapists, registered dietitians, child life specialists, and therapeutic recreation specialists. Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is ranked by US News & World Report. Our program is unique in that all of our patients work with a large interdisciplinary team, addressing multiple aspects of the patient’s problem....