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ECHO RUBI improves clinicians’ comfort and knowledge with a manualized parent-training program (RUBI), shown to be effective for children with autism and other disabilities. ECHO RUBI is a therapy based program designed to reduce disruptive behavior and improve adaptive behavior in children and offers an excellent opportunity to improve and advance your clinical skills to better serve families with children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Participants in ECHO RUBI will collaborate with specialists in a case-based learning environment to develop advanced clinical skills and best practices....

Coordinated Communication Work with families and physicians to optimize communication Help families explore opinions, treatment options, or prognosis Help families get the services they need in the hospital, home, and community Supportive Care Offer a caring presence Staff that embraces each family’s unique journey Spiritual support Emotional support Sibling support through partnership with Child Life Services Care Planning Help parents set goals of care based on condition and family values...

Listen to Division Chief Dr. Timothy P. Cripe, MD, PhD and his colleagues Robyn Dennis, MD, Nilay Shah, MD, Keri Streby, MD, as they explore various topics about pediatric cancer research through their podcast, This Week in Pediatric Oncology (TWiPO), published on Solving Kids’ Cancer. 2015 November 16, 2015 On this TWiPO episode hosts, Dr. Timothy Cripe and Dr. Nilay Shah (Nationwide Children’s Hospital) interview Dr. James Geller (Medical Director at Kidney and Liver Tumors Program, Co-Medical Director at Retinoblastoma Program, Associate Director at Global Cancer Programs, Associate Professor at UC Department of Pediatrics....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2297 Fax us at: (614) 722-2332 RadiologyRadiology700 Children’s Dr E4AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Summit H. Shah Biography Summit Shah, MD, MPH, is a Pediatric Radiologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital with sub-specialization in Nuclear Medicine and Oncologic Imaging. He is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and also fellowship trained and certified in Pediatric Radiology. He completed his medical and residency training at The Ohio State University....

Young athletes train long hours for their sport. In order to optimize that training, proper nutrition needs to be a regular component of their workout plan. A car needs fuel to run properly just as people (especially young athletes) need a healthful eating plan. Meal and snack planning takes extra time and is often pushed to the side due to hectic family schedules, but healthy eating has to be a priority....

There are a number of reasons why a pediatrician may ask for your child to see a pediatric cardiologist. While this can be a scary thing for a parent to hear, many common problems seen in the cardiology clinic are actually mild conditions and can be adequately evaluated, diagnosed and treated without extensive testing. Before Your Child’s Heart Clinic Visit Based on the information you used to pre-register as well as the pediatrician’s records, additional testing may be performed in the clinic before you see a doctor....

During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts. In 2003, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic arson near the campus of The Ohio State University. To honor her precious life, the 8th annual “Christine’s Christmas” will be presented. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the concert beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Capitol Theatre, Vern Riffe Center in downtown Columbus....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 722-1753 Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive SurgeryPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Andrea S. Wagner Biography Andrea Wagner, CPNP-PC, serves as an advance practice nurse at The Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Prior to joining the CCPR team, Andrea was an inpatient nurse practitioner for the Department of Surgery....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-3550 Fax us at: (614) 722-3369 PediatricsHematology & Oncology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Anthony D. Villella Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Academic and Clinical Areas Hematology/Oncology & BMT Physician Team Hematology, Oncology and BMT Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Hematology & Oncology Awards, Honors & Organizations Listed, Best Doctors in America...

Gastrointestinal motility (moe-TILL-it-ee) means the normal contractions of the digestive tract. These contractions allow the food we eat to move through the whole digestive tract (Picture 1). (The tract measures about 30 feet from the mouth to the rectum.) Food moves through the tract when the nerves and muscles in the tract work together to push it along. Purpose of this Test The antrum is at the outlet of the stomach next to the intestine....

One Pickerington family is bringing their story of heartache and hope to Washington D.C. this month to help Congress understand the importance of protecting pediatric care in face of growing budget concerns. Brandon Woods, 8, and his family are among those traveling to the nation’s capital to bring attention to potential new barriers to pediatric health care as part of the National Association of Children’s Hospitals (N.A.C.H.) Family Advocacy Day held July 25-26, 2011....

It is important that you know how to find health information you can trust. This list can help you know what to look for and how to decide what information is valuable. Plan Your Search Know your goals. Different websites are good at different things. Are you looking for support or information? Chat rooms and forums can be wonderful sources of support, but may or may not give reliable medical information....

Our team’s goal to is provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients to achieve the best outcome. We have state-of-the-art scanners with collaboration between The Heart Center and Radiology teams. You will interact very closely with the imaging team and we are always available for any questions you have. We have developed a team of experts that supports each step of the process by scanning your heart, post processing the images and providing real-time communication with your doctor....

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Catherine Dent Krawczeski, MD, has joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as division chief of Cardiology. “Dr. Krawczeski’s skillful leadership, exceptional experience and energy will advance the Heart Center’s tradition of excellence and innovation as we pursue best outcomes for our cardiology patients and their families,” says John A. Barnard, MD, president of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine....

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is committed to the safety and care of its patients. In fact, we are national leaders in improving patient safety and were the first children’s hospital to describe and publicly aspire to a goal of zero preventable harm. As a hospital, we have chosen to focus on seven key quality measures. Each measure gives us the opportunity to focus on a particular ailment, how we are currently doing and what we can do to improve....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 899-0000 Fax us at: (614) 899-0524 Pediatrics465 N Cleveland AveSte 200Westerville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Eileen H. Sheets Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Awards, Honors & Organizations Listed, Best Doctors in America Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/11/1990 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1990 Internship...

An eosinophil (eh-oh-SIN-oh-fil) is a type of white blood cell that usually helps fight certain types of infections from parasites or other germs. It can also occur with other allergic disorders. Allergic disorders can cause high numbers of eosinophils in the blood. Eosinophils are not normally found in the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach (Picture 1). When there are 15 or more eosinophils in the esophagus, this is called eosinophilic esophagitis (eh-soff-uh-JIE-tis), or EoE....

Your child will be admitted to the hospital before the procedure to prepare his or her bowels for surgery. Continue your child’s current bowel regimen until admission. At admission, you can expect your child to have the following things happen: There will be changes to normal eating and drinking patterns. Vital signs will be checked. Blood will be drawn for lab tests. An intravenous (IV) line will be placed. Bowel prep will clear out stool Rectal irrigations can help clean out the intestine....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2450 Fax us at: (614) 355-8610 PediatricsAdolescent Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Heather L. Stewart Academic and Clinical Areas Adolescent Medicine Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Adolescent Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/23/2022 Board Certifications Adolescent Medicine Pediatrics Fellowship Brooke Army Medical Center - San Antonio Date Completed: 06/30/2014 Residency Wright Patterson Medical Center...

Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-8691 Fax us at: (614)722-8625 Clinical Therapies700 Children’s Dr.Columbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jessica L. Waller Biography Jessica L. Waller, LMT joined Nationwide Children's Hospital as an inpatient massage therapist in 2013. She became a licensed massage therapist in 2011. Prior to working at Nationwide Children's, Jessica worked for a chiropractor doing medical massage therapy. She has training in infant massage, pediatric massage, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, aromatherapy, and kinesiotaping....