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Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2356 Fax us at: (614) 722-2332 RadiologyRadiology700 Children’s Dr E4AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Cody M. Young Biography Cody Young, DO, specializes in pediatric radiology with an emphasis on thoracoabdominal and musculoskeletal MRI and CT. This encompasses a broad range of imaging examinations, to include cardiac and fetal imaging. His specialty also includes radiography, ultrasound and fluoroscopy. Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital...

News of any child’s sudden death or injury terrifies every parent. But for me, hearing about a child who dies as a result of accidently eating peanuts hits especially close to home. Last night was one of those nights I laid awake after reading about 13-year-old Natalie Giorgi’s death after biting into a treat containing peanut butter. Tears streamed from my face for a family I’ve never met. Because this could happen to my family....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 224-6222 Fax us at: (614) 241-5232 Ophthalmology555 S. 18th StSte 4CColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Cybil B. Cassady Biography Cybil Cassady, MD, earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. After completing her training in ophthalmology at the University of Louisville, she went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Wayne State University and the Children’s Hospital of Detroit....

In our last post on autism, we discussed why the diagnosis of autism has been on the rise over the past twenty years. During that same time period, researchers also began studying vaccines, because the number of children receiving vaccines was increasing. Here is what the scientific research has found. Multiple, large-scale scientific studies over the past decade have failed to find any association between the MMR vaccine and autism....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2828 Fax us at: (614) 722-6980 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Elizabeth C. Moore Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Psychology Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/29/2021 Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 08/20/2021 Contact Information Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Call us at: (614) 722-2828...

Food allergies affect roughly five to eight percent of all children. A food allergy diagnosis can dramatically alter one’s life as it requires constant vigilance during meals and snacks and preparation in case a severe allergic reaction occurs. While many people experience various symptoms after eating certain foods, it is important to understand the differences between food allergy and intolerance. What Is an allergy? An allergy is a response by the immune system to a food allergen, which causes symptoms that occur immediately (within a few hours) and with every exposure to that allergen....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-5884 Fax us at: (614) 355-5897 PediatricsCenter for Injury Research and PolicyThe Research Institute 700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Gary A. Smith Biography Dr. Gary Smith is a Professor of Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine and Epidemiology at The Ohio State University. He is founder and director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital....

Is It Abnormal to Be “Double-Jointed?” The technical medical term for “double-jointedness” is joint hypermobility. Mobility of the joints is a trait that can differ among individuals based on many factors including genetics, age, sex, race, and physical conditioning. Joint hypermobility may offer a physical advantage in athletics, like gymnastics or throwing a baseball. However, children and adolescents with joint hypermobility do have a mildly increased risk (as compared to the general population) of sustaining a sports injury or developing activity-induced joint pain....

Contact Information Pediatrics Learn more about Jeffrey R. Moore Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 05/27/2022 Board Certifications Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 07/01/2016 Residency Cleveland Clinic Foundation Date Completed: 07/01/2013 Medical School Wright State University School of Medicine Date Completed: 05/28/2010 Contact Information Pediatrics Contact Information Pediatrics Learn more about Jeffrey R. Moore Patient Care Locations...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4700 Fax us at: (614) 722-4718 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jennie G. David Biography Jennie David, PhD, is a psychologist in the Division of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. David is a pediatric IBD psychologist with the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. “Dr. David currently co-chairs the Social Work and Psychology (SWAP) committee for the ImproveCareNow network, which is dedicated to improving care in pediatric IBD....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-9400 Fax us at: (614) 355-9410 PediatricsNorthland Primary Care Center4560 Morse Centre RdColumbus, OH 43229 (map) Learn more about Jessica R. Retzke Patient Care Locations Northland Primary Care Center Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Primary Care Centers Physician Team Primary Care Pediatrics Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Primary Care Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/15/2013...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-7150 Fax us at: (614) 355-7855 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology444 Butterfly Gardens Dr Floor 3rd FloorColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Morgan K. Wright Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Psychology Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/25/2022 Fellowship Kennedy Krieger Institute Date Completed: 08/30/2022 Contact Information Psychiatry and Behavioral Health...

First observed in 1999, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) raises awareness surrounding the unequal effects of HIV on Black/African American people. This day highlights the importance of HIV prevention through education, testing, and treatment, in addition to addressing health inequities Black communities face with HIV treatment and engaging in care. What is HIV? The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects an individual’s immune system and makes it hard for the body to fight off illnesses and infections....

Nationwide Childrens Hospital has renewed its commitment to the health and well being of children by collaborating with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, to provide employees comprehensive health benefits for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of childhood obesity.Nationwide Childrens joins the Alliance for a Healthier Generations Healthcare Initiative, a collaborative effort with national medical associations, leading insurers, and employers to enable families to work with their primary care physicians and registered dietitians to achieve lifelong health....

Looking toward the future of medical research, a team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently received a five-year $540,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support a program to help students experience science in action and encourage them to consider careers in maternal and child health research. “Most children in school are attracted to science, but only a few actually pursue research as their adult career,” says Irina Buhimschi, MD, director, Center for Perinatal Research in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s and the lead scientist for the grant....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6510 Fax us at: (614) 722-4772 PediatricsPatient Care Services/Affiliated Riverside700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Nicole J. Cochran Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/01/2003 Board Certifications Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Ohio State University Date Completed: 06/01/2003...

A primary care office is a place where doctors and nurses know you and your child’s health. Our Northland Primary Care Center doctors and nurses care for children from birth to age 21. Learn more about the pediatricians who work at our Northland location. Meet Our Primary Care Providers Current patients can talk to their doctor, request refills and more via MyChart. Log in to MyChart Our Services Primary Care Center...

Cuando su hijo necesita ser atendido en un hospital, todo es importante. Bienvenido al Nationwide Children’s. Aquí estamos creando el futuro de la atención médica infantil. Nuestros médicos e investigadores, reconocidos a nivel nacional y mundial, están transformando la atención médica para su hijo y para niños de futuras generaciones. Si su hijo padece de una condición de salud compleja o poco común, sabemos que la búsqueda por las mejores opciones de tratamiento puede llevar a las familias a salir de su país....

Maria Knaus, MD Medical School: Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (Rootstown, OH) Surgery Residency: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis, TN) Maria Knaus, MD Medical School: Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (Rootstown, OH) Surgery Residency: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis, TN) Maria Knaus, MD Medical School: Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (Rootstown, OH) Surgery Residency: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis, TN)...

The Psychiatric Crisis Department, part of the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, treats children and adolescents for mental and behavioral health crises. It’s like an emergency room, but for children experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis. The Psychiatric Crisis Department features 24/7 psychiatric crisis care and expertise in evaluation and treatment for acute behavioral health conditions. General Psychiatric Crisis Department Information Who staffs the Psychiatric Crisis Department?...