Raise your hand if you’ve ever seen a family of four out to dinner, table silent, each person looking down, scrolling through content on a handheld screen. Now raise your hand if you’ve ever been a member of that family. Yeah… me too… and I’m not exactly proud of it. I guess the trouble got started when the first television set popped up inside the American living room and the nightly huddle over family dinner gave way to TV trays and zombie eyes....
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Center for Community Investment (CCI) at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy announced today the launch of Accelerating Investments for Healthy Communities (AIHC), and named Nationwide Children’s Hospital as one of six participants for its Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families (HNHF) initiative. AIHC will help health institutions and their community partners to deploy their assets – financial resources, land, and expertise – to advance affordable housing as a way to create more equitable, sustainable and healthy communities....
Are you curious about what birth control methods are safe and effective in adolescents? Most people have heard about the pill, but did you know that intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, patches and more can be used by adolescents too? Here, we highlight some new and exciting updates to available contraceptive methods: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) Certain types of hormonal IUD’s may now be kept in place longer – up to 7 years....
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. Increased rates of intravenous drug use resulting in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among women of child-bearing age in Ohio and much of the United States have placed an increasing number of infants at risk for vertically acquired infection. Download Now Screening Infants for Hepatitis C Practice Tool Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver....
2 votes and 1 Reviews | Write a Review Prime Video: February 10, 2023 1h 46m | Comedy, Romance Watch Trailer Workaholic TV producer Ally (Alison Brie) faces a major professional setback which sends her running to the comforts of her hometown. She spends a whirlwind evening reminiscing with her first love Sean (Jay Ellis) and starts to question everything about the person she’s become. Things only get more confusing when she discovers Sean is getting married to Cassidy (Kiersey Clemons) whose confidence and creative convictions remind Ally of who she used to be....
Sunscreen and Sun Protection Sunscreen and sun protection are very important for children and adolescents. Skin cancer is becoming more common in young people. Protecting your child’s skin from too much exposure to the sun can greatly reduce this risk. Sunburn during childhood has been linked to a higher risk of developing skin cancer. Sunburn is a sign of skin damage that you can see, but invisible damage occurs too, in all skin types....
Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-6060 Fax us at: (614)355-6070 584 County Line Rd. WestWesterville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Susan R. Johnson Biography Susan Johnson is a member of the Hand Therapy team at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She joined the team in 2013. Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-6060 Fax us at: (614)355-6070 584 County Line Rd. WestWesterville, OH 43082 (map) Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-6060 Fax us at: (614)355-6070...
A surgery to remove tissue will be discussed if a thyroglossal duct cyst is identified in your child. In this surgery, a small incision in the front of your child’s neck will be made, typically above the Adam’s apple. The cyst and a small portion of the hyoid bone in the front of the neck will be removed. If this portion of bone is not removed, the likelihood of the cyst returning is high....
What Is a Sleep Study? There are many reasons why your child’s doctor may order a sleep study. Often it is to find out if a child has difficulty breathing while sleeping. A sleep study is just like it sounds – the patient is being studied while they sleep. Several different things are being measured during the study. These include brain activity; heartbeat; eye, muscle and limb movement; and breathing. What to Expect If Your Child Has a Sleep Study A sleep study is kind of like a sleepover that your child might have with their friends....
Accreditations The Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). Nationwide Children’s is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) from the American College of Surgeons. Affiliations Nationwide Children’s Hospital partners with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The James Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Center designation. Organization Memberships Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to be a member of the following organizations fighting childhood cancer:...
The Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trials, or ALCHEMIST, is a group of clinical trials for patients with certain types of early-stage non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC) that have been treated surgically. The ALCHEMIST trials involve genetic screening of tumor specimens for specific gene mutations (EGFR and ALK) and testing of adjuvant (post-operative) treatment with drugs approved by the FDA for use in targeting those mutations in advanced lung cancer....
A chalazion (kah LAY zee on) is a lump that occurs when a small oil gland in the eyelid becomes plugged, enlarged and infected. It may last for weeks or months. It could occur in the upper and lower eyelids. A chalazion is not an infected eyelash follicle (stye). Treatment Warm compresses and lid scrubs are the best ways to treat a chalazion. Warm compresses may help reduce the size of the lump and it may disappear....
Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Telethon celebrates its 25th anniversary on air with WBNS10-TV Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, 2007. All local segments of the Telethon will be broadcast live from Columbus Children’s Hospital – offering a “behind the scenes” view – from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Telethon local hosts will be Andrea Cambern, Jerry Revish, Angela Pace, John Fortney, Chris Bradley, Mike Davis, Janet Watkins, Heather Pick, Jeff Hogan and Arica Robbins....
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that nearly 1.5 million high school students in the U.S. experience physical abuse from a partner in a single year? Aside from physical abuse, our youth are also experiencing digital dating abuse. This is the use of technology to bully, harass, stalk or intimidate a current or former partner. These behaviors can include unwanted or excessive texting, harassment through social media and pressure to send or receive unwanted sexual photos or messages....
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 Erin R. McKnight Biography Erin R. McKnight, MD, is a member of the Section of Adolescent Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and a Master’s in Public Health from The Ohio State University....
A fetal echocardiogram is a test done during pregnancy to evaluate the heart of an unborn baby. An echocardiogram can assess the function and structures of the heart. The test can help detect abnormalities of the heart before birth. This information allows for earlier detection and for faster medical or surgical intervention, if necessary. A fetal echocardiogram is typically done in the second trimester, between 18 and 24 weeks. How does a fetal echocardiogram work?...
Ice hockey is a popular winter sport in the United States. However, there are more than 20,000 ice hockey-related injuries seen in U.S. emergency departments each year. As with any sport, it’s important to wear safety equipment and follow all rules to prevent injuries. Ice Hockey Injury Facts The most common types of injuries are cuts, scrapes, bruises, broken bones, sprains and strains. Most concussions are the result of either a fall or from contact with the boards or another player....
On June 20, 2012, Nationwide Children’s Hospital opened its doors to a new, 12-story main hospital. Nearly four years after breaking ground, this state-of-the-art facility is part of the largest pediatric expansion project in U.S. history. With more than one million patients expected to walk through its doors in 2012, Nationwide Children’s has achieved unprecedented growth and success resulting in the need for expanded and enhanced services for the patients and families it serves....
Inpatient Rehabilitation is a 12-bed medical unit located within Nationwide Children’s Hospital with full access to all medical and diagnostic services. The Rehab Unit is a comprehensive inpatient pediatric specialty program has been accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) since 1992. To Make A Referral: Call: (614) 722-8653 Fax: (614) 722-8622 Email Us Each referral is evaluated individually according to the needs of the patient and family. For more information, contact our Rehabilitation Coordinator, Cindy Iske, MS, OTR/L....
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 Jessica A. Nash Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/25/2022 Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2022 Medical School Indiana University School of Medicine Date Completed: 05/11/2019 Contact Information Pediatrics...
