Resources For Professionals

The Transport Team utilizes a variety of modes of transportation, allowing us to provide extended transport services throughout the United States. Regardless of the type of vehicle, your child or patient will be cared for directly by Nationwide Children’s Transport Team. These modes of transport include: Mobile Intensive Care Units: The Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICU’s) are specially designed and fully equipped to enable the Transport Team to maintain patients in a stable condition while en route to Nationwide Children’s....

August 13, 2022 · 2 min · 382 words · Robert Johnson

Samantha A Herrmann

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 722-6988 Hospital MedicinePatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Samantha A. Herrmann Biography Samantha A. Herrmann is a physician assistant in the Section of Hospital Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. As a part of the hospitalist team, she provides inpatient medical care to psychiatry patients in collaboration with psychiatry and other specialists. Patient Care Locations...

August 13, 2022 · 5 min · 980 words · Billy Vance

Sibling Support Program Cares For Brothers And Sisters Of Cancer Patients

The physical and emotional strains placed on the family of a childhood cancer patient can be extremely difficult, especially for siblings. Thats why one of the nations largest pediatric cancer centers, located at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, created the Sibling Support Program. The comprehensive, family-focused course has been named one of the best in the country by SuperSibs, the national organization dedicated to supporting brothers and sisters of childhood cancer patients. More than 12,000 children and teenagers are diagnosed with cancer each year....

August 13, 2022 · 3 min · 598 words · Lady Maland

Stephanie J Proicou

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4200 Fax us at: (614) 722-4203 Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Stephanie J. Proicou Academic and Clinical Areas Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Team Primary Department Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/30/2009 Board Certifications Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certification Program University of Akron College of Nursing Date Completed: 08/31/2009...

August 13, 2022 · 3 min · 595 words · Jocelyn Williams

Study Shows Asking Adolescents Sensitive Health Questions By Computer Results In Honest Answers Better Care

Parents of teens know just how difficult it is to get them to talk about their personal lives, let alone their health. With only 20 percent of children with mental health problems in the United States being properly identified and treated, it is imperative that a solution be found. Doctors and researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are one step closer by finding a new way to get teens to open up about their health and what’s really on their mind, bringing up issues that otherwise would have gone unnoticed....

August 13, 2022 · 5 min · 894 words · Christina Robinson

Suzanne B Davlin

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6642 Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Suzanne B. Davlin Biography Suzanne Davlin, CNT, PT, is a certified neonatal therapist and a pediatric physical therapist with over 30 years of experience, the last 25 in the NICU. Her love for premature babies began while working at Duke Medical Center where she was instrumental in starting a developmental program in their NICU and follow up clinic....

August 13, 2022 · 9 min · 1756 words · Erica Hedden

The Dangers Of Secondhand Smoke

Smoking is expensive, addictive and, most importantly, deadly. Unfortunately, many adults willingly accept those consequences. But as parents and caregivers, we would never physically hand our children cigarettes with their dinner, during a car ride or any other time. Yet every day, millions of children are exposed to secondhand smoke without a thought for their health. Kids are also often exposed to “thirdhand” smoke, which comes from toxins that build up over time on surfaces exposed to smoke, including upholstery, carpets, clothing and hair....

August 13, 2022 · 5 min · 884 words · John Howard

Well Baby Visits 15 Months And 18 Months

Your baby is a toddler now! The doctor or health care provider will go over their development. Your child has learned and grown so much over the last 15 months! If you have concerns about your child, tell the doctor. About Toddlers Toddlers have a lot of energy and curiosity. They use those to explore them world around them. This is exciting! However, toddlers can get upset easily. When you can’t understand what they’re saying or not letting them do what they want, it might lead to a tantrum....

August 13, 2022 · 4 min · 664 words · Vivian Felton

Why Hasn T My Child Hit Puberty

When your child doesn’t ‘hit puberty’ at the expected time, he or she may have delayed puberty. This means their body hasn’t started to mature in terms of sexual development at the typical age. This can be a great source of stress and embarrassment for teens and deserves attention, as every adolescent wants to fit in. In most cases, delayed puberty is nothing to worry about. Every kid is different and some just start sexual development later than others....

August 13, 2022 · 6 min · 1178 words · Beatrice Case

Winter Viruses Make A Summer Return

You may have noticed an uptick in kids and adults suffering from nasal congestion, sore throat, cough and fever. And while these symptoms can be caused by COVID-19, there are plenty of other viruses that result in similar symptoms. These viruses are typically seen during the winter months, but this year is different… we are seeing them in the summer! RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes nasal congestion and cough. The body responds to the virus by making lots of mucus and creating inflammation (swelling) in the deep parts of the lungs....

August 13, 2022 · 7 min · 1460 words · Anthony Saiz

Grab The Bull By The Horns And Take On This Year S Bull Run

The 8th Annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, will kick off Saturday, August 6, 2011 at McPherson Commons, also known as Arch Park, located at 218 West Street in Columbus. Participants will be uniting for one goal – to raise money for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Proceeds help support the annual Hematology/Oncology & BMT camp which is offered free of charge for patients, volunteers and staff of Nationwide Children’s....

August 12, 2022 · 3 min · 494 words · Benjamin Silva

All About Medical Ultrasound

Here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we have three departments that provide medical, diagnostic ultrasound: Radiology, Cardiology, and a new Maternal Fetal Medicine department. In the Radiology Ultrasound Department, we scan blood vessels, muscles, organs, and lumps. We look at kidneys more than any other organ in our department. We work with the emergency room looking at the appendix, and we also work with different clinics to find tumors, and reasons for pain....

August 12, 2022 · 8 min · 1496 words · Ofelia Kuechler

Aurora A Love Story

0 votes and 0 Reviews Rotten Tomatoes® Score 100% In Theaters: January 27, 2023 (limited) 1h 35m | Drama, Romance Kenny and Giselle are set to marry on a beach in Puerto Rico. Giselle disappears on the day of the ceremony, setting off a wild chain of events that unearths secrets, lies and betrayal, and threatens to destroy the fairy-tale love story. Director: Noel Calloway Producer(s): Devon O’Reagan, Jay Vargas, Kristi Kilday, Melissa Danielle, Merecco Turner...

August 12, 2022 · 2 min · 215 words · Lena Martin

Avexis Receives U S Fda Breakthrough Therapy Designation For Avxs 101 Gene Replacement Therapy For Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1

AveXis, Inc., (Nasdaq:AVXS) a clinical-stage gene therapy company developing treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for AVXS-101, the company’s lead development candidate for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1 in pediatric patients. The Breakthrough Therapy Designation is based on preliminary clinical results from the ongoing trial of AVXS-101, conducted in collaboration with The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University....

August 12, 2022 · 9 min · 1846 words · Norbert Steele

Blood

0 votes and 0 Reviews Rotten Tomatoes® Score 52% 73% In Theaters: January 27, 2023 (limited) 1h 48m | Horror, Thriller Watch Trailer After her marriage breaks up, Jess moves her two children back to her childhood home where their lives quickly deteriorate into terror after the family dog bites her son. Giving him a horrific infection, Jess’s morals are tested when the only cure to keep her son alive proves deadly....

August 12, 2022 · 2 min · 248 words · Emmanuel Teneyck

Caring For Children Through All Stages Of Life

Because of the complexity of many conditions related to the colon and rectum, some children require care throughout many lifetime milestones. The Nationwide Children’s Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction team is committed to providing optimal outcomes and quality of life throughout the child’s life. Infant For babies with anorectal malformations, the surgical and medical teams evaluate what treatment is necessary to restore bowel function. Newborn evaluation Colostomy Primary newborn repair Distal Colostogram Pull-Through Procedure Anal Dilation Colostomy closure Management of constipation...

August 12, 2022 · 5 min · 892 words · Jason Bolden

Carrie J Barnes Mullett

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 864-3222 Fax us at: (614) 863-7388 Pediatrics905 Old Diley RdPickerington, OH 43147 (map) Learn more about Carrie J. Barnes-Mullett Biography Carrie J. Barnes-Mullett, MD, is a staff physician in the Section of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital, a Chief Resident for 2006-2007 and a Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is involved in teaching both residents and medical students....

August 12, 2022 · 5 min · 934 words · Lillian Bahl

Concussion Toolkit

Treatment for concussions needs to not only occur at home but within the classroom as well to ensure a full recovery. Abstaining from tasks that can be mentally straining will help the child in the healing process. The Concussion Toolkit is a tool to educate parents, coaches, teachers and school administrators, along with the student-athletes themselves, about the signs, symptoms, treatment and management of concussions. This toolkit has a wide range of information for different groups of people who support the student-athlete both on and off the field....

August 12, 2022 · 2 min · 248 words · Kendall Tanzosch

Erin E Novak

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4036 Email Erin E. Novak, OTR/L Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Erin E. Novak Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Occupational Therapy Homecare Occupational Therapy Team Primary Department Clinical Therapies Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 04/02/2018 Graduate School The Ohio State University Date Completed: 12/16/2016 Contact Information Clinical Therapies...

August 12, 2022 · 3 min · 543 words · Christina Lewis

Gina C Drake

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 Gina C. Drake Biography Gina C Drake is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Nationwide Children's Hospital off site at Doctors Hospital NICU level 3A. She has been part of the Neonatology team at Doctors NICU since 1989. She obtained her Certificate of Authority in 1997, Masters Degree in Nursing from The Ohio State University in 2011, and Prescription of Authority in 2013....

August 12, 2022 · 6 min · 1181 words · Bill Barette