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Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4425 Fax us at: (614) 722-4440 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kelly M. Friesner-Gephart Academic and Clinical Areas Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Endocrinology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/22/2020 Board Certifications Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Ohio University Date Completed: 05/03/2019 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-4425 Fax us at: (614) 722-4440...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named a Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic and Research Center for Primary Immunodeficiencies on April 26, 2019. Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases (PIDs) are a group of inheritable, potentially life-threatening disorders in which the immune system does not function normally. The Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF) is devoted to Primary Immunodeficiency awareness, early and precise diagnosis, and meaningful treatments. JMF was formed in honor of Vicki and Fred Modell’s son, Jeffrey, who lived with Primary Immunodeficiency for 15 years....

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll at number 7. The Honor Roll is a top distinction awarded to only 10 children’s centers nationwide. The 2019-20 Honor Roll designation marks the sixth consecutive year Nationwide Children’s has received this recognition. U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-2020 Best Children’s Hospitals Specialty Rankings include: Cancer - #4 Cardiology and Heart Surgery - #43 Endocrinology - #12 Gastroenterology and GI Surgery - #15 Neonatology - #15 Nephrology - #12 Neurology and Neurosurgery - #7 Orthopedics - #9 Pulmonary Medicine - #10 Urology - #9 “Recognition such as this is a testament to the compassion and hard work of our dedicated staff,” said Steve Allen, MD, Nationwide Children’s CEO....

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on this year’s course. The other two miles along the Marathon route will be deemed the “Encore Mile” and “Angel Mile,” and many miles will be sponsored by a corporate or community organization. After reviewing dozens of submissions of personal stories submitted through social networking sites and the hospital’s website, Patient Champions, who are current or former patients of Nationwide Children’s, were selected by a committee of hospital staff based on various criteria, including diversity of diagnosis, age and enthusiasm to cheer on race participants at their mile....

The popularity of weight training has grown over the past decade. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has found that the number of injuries from weight training has increased as well. The study found that more than 970,000 weight training-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments between 1990 and 2007, increasing nearly 50 percent during the 18-year study period....

Whether your friend is feathered, furry or scaled, pets can have a significant impact on our lives and our mental health. Studies have shown that having pets leads to a number of mental health benefits, such as decreased anxiety and depression, improved self-esteem and creating a sense of purpose. If you are considering getting a pet, here are four benefits that can come from having a four-legged friend. Reduces Stress and Anxiety Several studies have shown that petting a dog or cat, or simply being in the presence of them, can lower blood pressure, and therefore anxiety....

The questions and answers in this brochure are designed to help you, as a parent, to make healthy and safe choices for your children. Should I be concerned about playground safety? Yes! Each year, over 200,000 children are treated in hospital emergency departments as a result of playground-related injuries. That equals one child every two minutes. What is the most common cause of playground injury? Falls account for three-fourths of all playground injuries....

What Is Rumination Syndrome? Rumination syndrome, a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID), is a rare condition in which food and drink that has been swallowed but not yet digested is involuntarily regurgitated, or brought back up, shortly after intake. The process of regurgitation is described as effortless, meaning that what comes up is not forceful and does not include retching or gagging. Those with rumination syndrome swallow the food again or spit it out....

Poisonings in young children have increased over the past decade, mainly due to medications in the home. A new study led by the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, found that medication-related poisonings in children younger than 6 increased by 33 percent during the 11 year study period. According to the study, released in the May print issue of the journal, Pediatric Emergency Care, the overall total number of poisonings in young children in the 5 states where the data was collected, increased by 12 percent, largely due to medications....

Several individuals and institutions were honored Saturday, March 5, 2011 by Lifeline of Ohio for their roles in saving lives through organ and tissue donation. Fourteen awards were presented by the federally-designated organ procurement organization at the ninth-annual ceremony, “An Evening with the Stars,” in Columbus, Ohio. Each award was introduced by a local individual whose life has been touched by donation. Among the presenters were organ and tissue transplant recipients, a transplant candidate and a donor family member....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-4195 Fax us at: (614) 722-2332 RadiologyRadiology700 Children’s Dr E4AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Aaron S. McAllister Biography Aaron McAllister, MS MD, is a pediatric neuroradiologist in the Department of Radiology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, providing world class care to patients. He is trained in General Radiology and has completed fellowships in both Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Neuroradiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in both Diagnostic Radiology and Pediatric Diagnostic Radiology....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 459-4200 Fax us at: (614) 459-1589 Pediatrics3300 Riverside DrSte 200Upper Arlington, OH 43221 (map) Learn more about Ali M. Carine Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 05/31/2002 Board Certifications Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Pediatrics Residency Doctor’s Hospital Date Completed: 07/13/2001 Internship Doctor’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1999 Medical School Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine...

From May to September each year, an average of 20 children per day are treated for amusement ride injuries. A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined amusement ride-related injuries among children and adolescents. Additional Amusement Rides ResourcesUS pediatric injuries involving amusement rides, 1990-2010 PubMed Abstract - May 2013 Press Release - May 2013 Video News Release - April 2013 Video - April 2013...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-7570 Fax us at: (614) 355-7580 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthCenter for Autism Spectrum Disorders195 W Schrock RdWesterville, OH 43081 (map) Learn more about Anya M. Froelich Biography Anya M. Froelich, PsyD, BCBA, COBA, is a psychology supervisor in the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Her clinical work is focused on Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention, social skills groups, and psychological assessment. She also serves as the Director of Training for CASD, overseeing the Trueman Fellowship in Autism Treatment and Autism Treatment Track for Nationwide Children’s APA accredited internship in professional psychology....

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 Cherie R. Isler Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/01/2001 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School Ohio State University Date Completed: 03/01/2000 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-5093...

Since 2006, several published studies have associated the use of some acid suppression medications in hospitalized high-risk babies with infections, necrotizing enterocolitis and increased risk of death. Those medications – histamine-2 receptor antagonists, such as ranitidine (Zantac and others), and proton pump inhibitors, such as esomeprazole (Nexium and others) – were originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in adults and older children. Though not approved for use in newborns, doctors prescribe the drugs to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and to help with other conditions diagnosed in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs)....

Diaper rash is a term used to describe red skin on a baby’s bottom in the area covered by a diaper. The skin may or may not be sore and does not need to be broken down with blisters to be called diaper rash. Diaper rash is usually caused by skin being exposed to moisture from urine and bowel movements (stool or poop) for too long. The moisture irritates the skin and then the skin starts to break down....

I love perusing Pinterest to find a craft project to keep my kids entertained, birthday party ideas, gifts ideas or home decorating projects. I use Pinterest and other websites as inspiration for recipes and fashion too. The one thing I won’t use it for? Safety-related projects or so-called “safety hacks.” When it comes to products we use to keep our family safe, I’m adamant about only using items that meet federal safety regulations....

Guest: Louis Chicoine, MD, principal investigator in the Center for Gene Therapy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital; assistant professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Access an abstract of this month’s featured research articles: Plasmapheresis eliminates the negative impact of AAV antibodies on micro-dystrophin gene expression following vascular delivery. Molecular Therapy. 2013 Oct 23. [Epub ahead of print] Major contributors to the work described include the Jesse’s Journey Foundation, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, a National Institutes of Health grant (U54 NS055958), and a Senator Paul D....

The pediatric expertise you count on from Nationwide Children’s Hospital is also in Dublin – bringing specialized services to the families of Dublin and surrounding communities. Our five Close To Home Centers in Dublin bring a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for newborns, children, and young adults to your neighborhood. The Dublin Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center provides sports medicine and orthopedic services to young athletes and injured children....