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Viruses are tiny germs that can cause mouth sores as well as other illnesses. Some mouth sores are caused by the herpes virus. This is one of the germs that cause cold sores or fever blisters. It is not caused by sexual activity nor related to it. If your doctor has diagnosed your child with mouth sores, there are several important things you should know. Possible Signs and Symptoms Fever that comes on suddenly Child is very grouchy or has no energy Small mouth sores and fluid-filled blisters that may be on the tongue and roof of the mouth....

Car seats save lives and choosing the correct car seat, accompanied by correct installation, are two of the most important things adults can do to keep the children in their lives safe. Thanks to funding from Kohl’s Department Stores through a Kohl’s Cares® safety education grant, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is introducing a new mobile web application to assist adults in selecting the right car seat for children and determine when children are ready to use a regular seat belt....

The Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) is a statewide initiative aimed to reduce teen pregnancy, HIV and sexually transmitted infections in the state of Ohio for youth 14-21 years of age residing in foster care and the juvenile justice systems. The Ohio PREP Statewide Initiative is funded by The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Service Bureau (FYSB) and administered by the Ohio Department of Youth Services in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services....

Patient families may receive a survey after their child’s visit either via email or postal mail. If one is received, we hope you will take the short survey to share your thoughts about what we do well and what we can do better. This will help us improve the care we provide your family, friends and neighbors. Most respondents complete our survey in less than five minutes. Our mobile-friendly survey works on smartphones and tablets....

Steven Cuff, MD, FAAP (43212), has been appointed as the newest physician in Sports Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Dr. Cuff will assist in treating injured athletes to make a healthy recovery and return to their sport in a timely manner. He will also work to implement strategies to prevent future injuries. Dr. Cuff will also have an appointment at The Ohio State University College of Medicine as a clinical assistant professor....

The diagnosis of cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder affects the entire family, so Nationwide Children’s focuses on caring for the entire family. By focusing on “family-centered care,” the Hematology/Oncology Institute team cares about the family’s needs as well as the child’s. It also means that families play a vital role in their child’s care. We know that your family may need additional support during this time. Use the links below to access resources to help your family....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-9570 Clinical Therapies5700 Perimeter Dr.Dublin, OH 43017 (map) Learn more about Terri T. Venesy Biography Terri Venesy has extensive training in Neurodevelopmental Training techniques and is currently active in the Constraint Induced Movement Therapy program. She has worked in a variety of pediatric specialty areas at Nationwide Children's Hospital including Inpatient Rehabilitation and Neurosurgery Inpatient. Academic and Clinical Areas Occupational Therapy Developmental Occupational Therapy Team...

WIG 2 and 3 will host TWIG N’ Treasures Tag Sale benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital Friday-Sunday, September 23-25, 2011 in the Bexley Square Shopping Center located at 2216 E. Main St. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon – 4 p.m. on Sunday. TWIG 2 and 3 is partnering with Jeff Baker, a well-known Columbus estate liquidator and personal property appraiser, to offer eclectic pieces donated from some of the finest homes in Columbus....

All kids have worries and doubts. But kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often can’t stop worrying, no matter how much they want to. And those worries frequently compel them to behave in certain ways over and over again. When this occurs, a diagnosis of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) might be appropriate. OCD should be diagnosed by an appropriate mental health professional. At least 1 in 200 children and teens in the United States have OCD....

ResearchMatch A secure place for volunteers and researchers to get connected at ResearchMatch.org Nationwide Children’s is committed to the health of your child and the health of future generations of children to come. That is why we are doing research according to the highest scientific and ethical standards to better understand pre-term birth and how to prevent it. During your stay at Nationwide Children’s, our research staff may ask you to be a part of clinical research studies....

Every fall, millions of flu vaccines are produced in order to protect us from catching the nasty virus. While medical professionals encourage everyone to get their annual flu shot, many buy into the long-held myths about the vaccine and miss opportunities to avoid getting sick. Here is the truth about these myths. Myth #1: The flu is only spread by sneezing. Germs are pretty easy to pass around and flu is really contagious....

Riding all-terrain-vehicles (ATVs) has become a popular activity, with over 10 million ATVs estimated to be in active use in the US. Although there has been a decline in ATV-related injuries in recent years, children younger than 12 years make up almost half of ATV-related head and neck injuries. Head and Neck Injury Facts A recent study found an average of more than 11,000 children and teens treated for nonfatal ATV-related head and neck injuries annually in emergency departments – that’s approximately 31 children and teens injured each day....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2423 Fax us at: (614) 722-2332 RadiologyRadiology700 Children’s Dr E4AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Andrew J. Rabe Biography Andrew J. Rabe, DO, is a Pediatric Radiologist in the Radiology Department at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a Clinical Professor of Radiology at the University of Toledo Medical Center....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-4274 Clinical Therapies700 Children’s Dr.Columbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Beth A Villanueva Biography Beth Villanueva has been an outpatient occupational therapist at Nationwide Children's Hospital since 2012. She works with children with a variety of diagnoses and abilities to improve fine motor skills and overall independence. She has special interests in hand therapy, splinting, and burn rehabilitation. Beth also serves on interdisciplinary care teams in the Burn Clinic and William's Syndrome Clinic....

Despite the fact that previous research shows the Appalachian region of the United States as limited in access to health care services, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that children with special health care needs in Appalachian areas face similar levels of health status as their metropolitan counterparts. Researchers used data from the 2012 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey, which is designed to examine the health status and health insurance needs of Ohio adults and children....

0 votes and 0 Reviews Rotten Tomatoes® Score 78% 1h 14m | Documentary Despite federal laws, glass pipe-makers have created a new genre of American folk art, though their work often remains invisible to mainstream culture. Director: M. Slinger Producer(s): Bryan Carson Cast: Bob Snodgrass 0 votes and 0 Reviews Rotten Tomatoes® Score 78% 1h 14m | Documentary Despite federal laws, glass pipe-makers have created a new genre of American folk art, though their work often remains invisible to mainstream culture....

Guest: Dr. James Ervasti, PhD, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota Access an abstract of this month’s featured research article: Hum Mol Genet. 2011 Aug 1;20(15):2955-63. doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddr199. Epub 2011 May 10. Click Here to Download This Podcast Transcript[Music] Kevin Flanigan: Welcome to “This Month in Muscular Dystrophy”. I’m Kevin Flanigan from the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Each month on this podcast, we invite authors of recent publications to discuss how their work improves our understanding of inherited neuromuscular diseases, and what their work might mean for the treatment of these diseases....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 876-4277 Fax us at: (614) 777-0424 Dentistry3535 Fishinger BlvdSte 270Hilliard, OH 43026 (map) Learn more about Emily R. Burns Patient Care Locations Westerville Close To Home Center at 275 W Schrock Dublin Close To Home Center at 5675 Venture Drive Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Dentistry Community Physician Primary Department Dentistry Primary Section Pediatric Dentistry Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/01/2014...

Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. Focal seizures occur when nerve cells in a part of the brain are involved. The way the child acts during a focal seizure depends on the area of the brain that is affected (See next page). The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body. Therefore, a seizure involving the right side of the brain will affect the left side of the body....

Selection Criteria Trainees will be selected from candidates who have completed an ACGME-accredited training program in adult or pediatric neurology, medical genetics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or pediatrics. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a year of fellowship in an ACGME-accredited Neuromuscular Medicine program, although such prior training is not required. Trainees will be selected based upon demonstrated interest in academic medicine, clinical research, and clinical expertise. Recommendations will be solicited from program instructors in both fellowship and residency programs....