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When 9-year-old Anila, who attends Fairmoor Elementary in Columbus City Schools, experienced increased asthma symptoms, the School Based Asthma Therapy team collaborated with her primary care physician and mom to make changes to her care plan. Designed to help keep students out of the emergency department and in their classrooms, School Based Asthma Therapy has successfully helped many high-risk asthma patients like Anila better manage their asthma symptoms. Anila is now entering her third year in the program....

Collaborating scientists from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Baylor Institute for Immunology Research, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified an important mechanism for stimulating protective immune responses following seasonal influenza vaccinations. The study was published in Science Translational Medicine, a journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). While seasonal influenza vaccines protect 60 to 90 percent of healthy adults from “the flu,” the mechanisms providing that protection are still not well understood....

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Research shows media coverage of a celebrity suicide has the potential to increase the risk for contagion, especially among vulnerable individuals. To reduce possible harmful effects, suicide reporting guidelines for media were developed with input from journalists, suicide prevention researchers, and those impacted by suicide. Research suggests that when guidelines are followed and resources for suicide prevention and stories of recovery are shared, risk for suicide decreases. A study published today in JAMA Network Open by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined suicide reporting guideline adherence by the media for the suicide deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain....

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and SUBWAY® restaurants announced today that during the month of September, SUBWAY® customers will have an opportunity to donate to Nationwide Children’s by giving $1 or more at checkout. Customers who donate $1 or more will be offered a $1 discount on their next SUBWAY® visit in the Greater Columbus area. “This partnership gets at the heart of who we want to be as local business owners, allowing us to use our sub shops across the Greater Columbus area to serve as an example and tap into the generosity within all of us,” said Chuck Tennenbaum, local SUBWAY® owner for more than 34 years....

Imagine you had to copy a book manually by writing down every word by hand. That probably would take some time. Now imagine trying to do that with an entire set of encyclopedias; copying those would be a monumental task. That is essentially what whole genome sequencing has to accomplish, read all 3.2 billion characters of your DNA sequence and do it quickly and accurately. We hear much about how your personal DNA sequencing is the future of medicine, so just how does whole genome sequencing take a tiny sample of your DNA and turn it into over 6 terabytes of computer data?...

Softball and baseball athletes ages 10 or older who suffer from pain or weakness during overhead throwing activities benefit from our throwing evaluations. Common symptoms our throwing evaluations examine include: Shoulder pain Elbow pain Back pain Difficulty throwing due to soreness or weakness What Is Assessed During a Throwing Evaluation? A Parent’s Guide to Shoulder Injuries When a thrower is referred for a throwing mechanics evaluation, a physical therapist will evaluate the patient’s flexibility, strength, and posture....

We will update this section as new announcements are available. However, you are always encouraged to communicate with your coordinator or the staff in the area where you volunteer if you are not able to find the answer to the question you are looking for. Clubhouse Volunteers – New Email Attention Clubhouse volunteers—you can email the Clubhouse staff at Clubhousevol@NationwideChildrens.org if you have scheduling questions, if you are going to be off, or if you just want to chat!...

Folic acid is a B-vitamin that your body needs to make healthy cells that develop normally. Since more than half of pregnancies are unplanned, people who were assigned female at birth and are of reproductive age should take at least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day to help decrease the risk of neural tube defects. The neural tube forms between seventeen- and thirty-days following conception (before many people even know they are pregnant) and is the developing part of a baby that becomes the spinal cord, spine, skull, and brain....

The 20th Annual Slice of Columbus was a huge hit Wednesday (Sept. 9) evening, with its biggest crowd ever – more than 3,000 pizza lovers were in attendance – and raising more than $100,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The crowd enjoyed a perfect evening at the Lifestyles Community Pavillion, sampling delicious pies from 18 local shops.Celebrity judges, Angela Pace (WBNS 10TV) and Johnny DiLoretto (WSYX ABC 6 / WTTE Fox 28), crowned Papa Joes Pizza as Best of Show, while the Peoples Choice award went to newcomer Romeos....

Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, medical director for the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recently named as a member of the Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Steering Committee by the American Academy of Pediatrics. She will serve on the committee for at least two years. Dr. Eneli’s research, clinical work and collaboration at the local, regional and state levels, in addition to the programs she has initiated at Nationwide Children’s, made her the ideal candidate for the steering committee....

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a disorder of the auditory (hearing) system which causes a disruption in the way an individual’s brain understands what they are hearing. This means that someone with APD does not have hearing loss, despite showing difficulty with hearing-related tasks. Auditory Processing Disorder, also referred to as Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD), can occur in both children and adults, and can only be tested for and diagnosed by an audiologist....

According to Dr. Parker Huston, clinical director, On Our Sleeves, every child should be equipped with the skills for Emotional Empowerment, which is a cornerstone for social-emotional health and resiliency. COLUMBUS, Ohio – A notable side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is the mental and emotional impact it has had on children and teens. In a year of disruption and loss, children of all ages have felt the ramifications of an unconventional time....

Your partner was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) called gonorrhea (gon-o-REE-ah). You may also be infected. This infection is serious but can be easily treated with antibiotics. Your partner has already been treated. It is very important that you are treated as well. Most people have no symptoms and do not know they have the disease. That makes it easy to give it to someone else without knowing it....

In the Hoskinson Lab, our team studies the long term effects of pediatric chronic illnesses that affect brain functioning. We are particularly interested in how these illnesses can impact parts of the brain that support social development, complex problem solving, and day-to-day adjustment. We are also interested in how these changes can happen in the context of typical brain and social development across childhood and adolescence. Many children face long-term social, cognitive, and emotional challenges, and having a chronic illness can elevate this risk in some children and teenagers....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2450 Fax us at: (614) 355-8610 PediatricsAdolescent Medicine380 Butterfly Gardens Dr Suite 5EColumbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Hunter J. Wernick Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/01/2022 Board Certifications Pediatrics Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 07/06/2022 Residency Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Nemours/A.I Date Completed: 06/30/2019 Medical School Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Date Completed: 05/27/2016 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-2450...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-3535 Fax us at: (614) 722-3546 PediatricsGenetics and Genomic Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kristen V. Truxal Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Academic and Clinical Areas Genetic and Genomic Medicine Physician Team Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship Faculty Medical Genetics Residency Faculty Center for Gene Therapy Associate Faculty Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section...

Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-3093 Nutrition Support Service700 Children’s DriveColumbus, Ohio 43205 (map) Learn more about Mary K Sharrett Biography Mary Kay is a Clinical Dietitian for Nationwide Children’s Hospital for over 30 years with a special interest in Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet. She is also a member of the Nutrition Support Service which works with children requiring IV nutrition. Mary Kay is the Founder and Dietitian Advisor to the Gluten Free Gang, a celiac support group for adults, parents, children, family and friends of people with celiac disease in Central Ohio....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 293-7499 Fax us at: (614) 366-2360 Hospital Medicine410 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210 (map) Learn more about Michael R. Dienstbach Academic and Clinical Areas Hospital Medicine Physician Team Primary Department Hospital Medicine Primary Section Adult Hospital Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/01/2022 Board Certifications Internal Medicine Residency Ohio State University Date Completed: 06/30/2022 Medical School University of Illinois College of Medicine...

Despite its big, scary-sounding name, molluscum contagiosum is a common and relatively harmless skin condition seen in many children. It comes in the form of bumps that range in size from a pinhead to a pencil eraser. The bumps are caused by a skin virus and appear as painless domes that are typically flesh-colored, although they may develop a white center and/or redness around the edges. The telltale sign of molluscum contagiosum is a small dimple (umbilication) on top and near the center....

Nearly 200 physicians from the medical staff of Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been highlighted nationally on the prestigious 2009-10 Best Doctors in America list. Best Doctors is one of the world’s leading resources for patients, families and physicians seeking expert medical resources and guidance to treat illnesses and injuries of all kinds. The Best Doctors in America database is a valued resource that includes the names and professional profiles of approximately 45,000 of the best doctors in the United States....