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Christopher Breuer, MD, Toshiharu Shinoka, MD, PhD, and their tissue engineering team will be joining the faculty of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine this fall. Breuer and Shinoka, currently at Yale University, were the first in the world to tissue engineer blood vessels and implant them in human infants for repair of congenital heart defects. They currently have US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to conduct the first U....

We understand the anxiety that comes with a cancer diagnosis. We’re here to help. As a national leader in outcomes and quality, you will have beside you the best physicians, surgeons, scientists and nurses dedicated to developing your care plan that is right for you, your child and your entire family. A member of our team is ready to help. To reach us fill out the form below. Parent/Guardian InformationFirst Name...

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Sports and Physical Therapy clinicians are pediatric and adolescent injury treatment and rehabilitation experts. Specializations and certifications allow us to tailor treatment techniques to fit each child’s unique needs. Some of the certifications our team possesses include: Board Certified Orthopedic and Sports Certified Specialists (OCS, SCS) The Orthopedic and Sports Specialist Certifications were established to provide formal recognition for physical therapists with advanced clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in orthopedic and sports practice and to assist consumers and the health care community in identifying these physical therapists....

There is no “One Size Fits All” solution for children undergoing bowel management. Approaches to treatment and the associated outcomes vary widely according to the unique complexities of each child. Prior to deciding on a bowel management program there are several important questions to ask to better understand which will be the best fit with your child’s specific situation in mind. To help our patient families make the most informed decision, we have compiled the top questions that we receive from families at the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR), and to allow comparison of our center to others across the country we have provided our answers to each question....

Sickle-cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder in which red blood cells are abnormally shaped like a sickle or crescent, which decreases their ability to move through blood vessels smoothly. This abnormal blood flow can result in a variety of debilitating complications, the most common of which are painful events that result from blocked blood flow and oxygen to organs and extremities, known as the “sickle pain crisis.” Signs and symptoms of SCD usually begin in early childhood, but not all patients have the same or a constant course through their lifetime....

Specialists from many different disciplines will work together as a team to treat your child’s specific conditions associated with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. Our Welcome Center and 22q Center staff will assist with your family’s housing, transportation, and insurance needs. What to Send Prior to Your Visit IMPORTANT: Please complete the 22q Center Intake form. This helps us to customize your child’s appointment. Once we receive your child’s intake forms, medical records release forms, medical records, and insurance information, our 22q nursing and care coordination team will review them....

As a pediatric obesity psychologist, I encounter kids and teens with low self-esteem almost daily. It’s a very unfortunate and sad part of my job. I think most of us reduce this chronic medical condition to numbers – BMI, amount of weight lost, amount of weight gained. What is often left out is the interaction between self-esteem, mood and emotional eating. I have met too many kids who tell the same story: Teasing or bullying about their weight happens at home or at school, makes them feel sad and depressed and causes them to look for comfort in high calorie, processed foods and weight gain....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4200 Fax us at: (614) 722-4203 Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Alaina C. Dunkelberger Academic and Clinical Areas Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Team Primary Department Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 05/26/2017 Board Certifications Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Certification Program Otterbein University Date Completed: 04/30/2017 Contact Information...

Please fill out the form below to RSVP for the 2023 Angel Mile activities. Angel Mile 2023 RSVP Form First Name Last Name Name of child you’re honoring on the Angel Mile What is your relationship to the child you would like to honor? Please fill out your contact information below. Address City State Zip Code Email Address Phone Number Angel Mile Poster Making Party This year’s poster making party is October 8, 2023....

Fifty percent of injuries sustained by younger athletes playing organized sports can be avoided if the athlete is properly conditioned. As competitive levels increase in younger age groups, it is the responsibility of parents and coaches to be knowledgeable in proper conditioning programs and to know when to rest athletes to prevent unnecessary and avoidable injuries. Coaches, athletes, and parents must remember that being physically fit for one sport or position does not necessarily mean an athlete is adequately prepared for another....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5525 Fax us at: (614) 722-3194 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Childrens DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Bethanne B. Thomas Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner Team Rheumatology Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Rheumatology Research Publications Kendel NE, Stanek JR, Thomas BB, Ardoin SP, O'Brien SH. Assessing Bleeding Symptoms in Pediatric Patients with Generalized Joint Hypermobility....

A variety of soft tissue tumors can present in the chest wall. Chest wall tumors include benign conditions, including neurofibromas, and malignant tumors, such as soft tissue sarcomas (e.g., Ewings sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma and others). Treatment Treatment of chest wall tumors is dependent on factors such as the type of tumor and its location and size. Surgical interventions to remove the tumor are determined upon consultation with the surgeon. A variety of soft tissue tumors can present in the chest wall....

Since schools have been closed due to COVID-19, many parents have had to become more hands-on in their children’s daily learning than ever before. Supporting their students at home has been just as much of a learning process for these parents as it is for kids. Online Resources Parents of infants, toddlers and preschoolers can check out PBSKids.org for age-appropriate content. As a supplement to their schoolwork, older kids can discover a variety of educational content on Scholastic....

One of the unique diagnostic tools available for use by our pediatric gastroenterologists is double balloon enteroscopy (DBE), which allows for direct visualization of the entire small intestine with the ability to obtain biopsies if abnormal areas are found, to remove polyps, or to treat a bleeding site. This is done while the child is asleep under anesthesia. A special flexible fiber optic tube (endoscope) is passed through the mouth, down the esophagus, through the stomach and into the duodenum which is the start of the small intestine....

Guided growth, or hemi-epiphysiodesis (HEH me epi fissi oh DE sis), is a procedure that can be used to gradually correct angular deformities, such as “bowed legs” and “knock knees,” in children’s bones. Guided growth slowly straightens the bone by tethering (guiding) the growth plate on one side of the bone. As your child grows, the tethered side grows more slowly than the non-tethered side. This allows the bone to gradually straighten....

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – There are three treatment options commonly used by doctors in the emergency room to treat patients with refractory status epilepticus, severe seizures that continue even after benzodiazepine medications, which are effective in controlling seizures in more than two-thirds of patients. Findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveal that the three drugs, levetiracetam, fosphenytoin and valproate, are equally safe and effective in treating patients with this condition....

Children receiving hospice care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will benefit from ticket sales to “Laughing, Living, Giving” — an event featuring live sketch comedy, a rock entertainment show, silent auction and raffle, as well as a cocktail buffet with complimentary beer and wine. Nationwide Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care program enriches the physical, emotional, social and spiritual lives of children with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones, which includes counseling, chaplain visits, medical treatment and pain-management and bereavement services among other assistance....

Preparing for Your Child’s Upcoming Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Main Campus Surgery Center At Nationwide Children’s, our Department of Surgery provides comprehensive surgical care for infants, children and adolescents with congenital and acquired conditions, including major congenital anomalies, traumatic and thermal injuries, and tumors. Surgery is never routine. Especially when it’s your child. We hope these resources will help you and your family prepare for your surgery experience with us. Download The Surgeries & Procedures Guide Location The Surgery Center is located on the Green Path....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-3982 Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Melanie E Stevens Biography Melanie Stevens, MS/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a Board Certification in Swallowing and Clinical Supervisor in the Speech Language Pathology department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She received her bachelor’s degree in Speech & Hearing Science from The Ohio State University and her master’s degree in communication disorders from Western Carolina University....

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been a national leader in fighting childhood obesity through The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition, which offers patients and families a comprehensive approach to weight management in children, including programs for both prevention and treatment. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, one in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. “With obesity levels in the United States at all-time highs, this is a significant issue in our country....