November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. As a member of a pediatric palliative care team, my job is to help provide an extra layer of support to patients and families facing serious, or potentially life-limiting, illness. We seek to maximize quality of life in the face of a sometimes uncertain journey and to ensure that a patient and their family’s goals and wishes are honored when making important medical decisions....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-1783 Fax us at: (614) 722-1753 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Ashley N. Hobson Academic and Clinical Areas Primary Care Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Primary Care Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/05/2017 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School University of South Alabama Date Completed: 12/13/2012...
It is important to have early and continuous surveillance and screening for ASDs to ensure that children are identified and receive access to services as early as possible. The sooner an ASD is identified, the sooner an intervention program can start. With early and intensive interventions, children with autism can make remarkable progress in all areas. Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s has developed an interdisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders....
Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-8039 Fax us at: (419) 251-7764 Pediatrics2222 Cherry StSte 2000Toledo, OH 43608 (map) Learn more about Deepa Mukundan Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Languages Spoken English Hindi Malayalam Tamil Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/01/2022 Board Certifications Pediatric Infectious Diseases Pediatrics Fellowship University of Michigan CS Mott Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2006 Residency Medical College of Ohio at Toledo...
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 Elizabeth G. Swinford Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/28/2019 Board Certifications Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/05/2019 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-5093...
4-Week Rotation 3rd Year 2nd Year 1st Year Block 1 Research Research Outpatient Block 2 Research Research Inpatient Block 3 Research Research Outpatient Block 4 Research Research Inpatient Block 5 Research Research Outpatient Block 6 Inpatient Consult/Research Research/Inpatient Consult Research Block 7 Research Research Inpatient Block 8 Research Research Research Block 9 Research Research Inpatient Block 10 Inpatient Consult/Research Research/Inpatient Consult Clinical Lab/Radiology Block 11 Research Research Inpatient Block 12 Inpatient Research Outpatient...
ABG (arterial blood gas) A test that tells how much oxygen is in the blood and how well the child is breathing. It also measures the acidity of blood (pH). Angiocardiography A special x-ray of the heart. A fluid that shows up on x-ray is injected into a vessel or chamber of the heart to make a detailed picture. Anoxia Lack of oxygen being delivered to important organs. Anticoagulant A medicine that slows the clotting of the blood....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8825 Fax us at: (614) 722-8820 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Childrens’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Heather R. Bell Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Hematology/Oncology & BMT Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Hematology & Oncology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/23/2010 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care...
(From the November 2022 Issue of MedStat) Homecare Celebrates 32 Years of Service This year the Homecare management team, led by vice president, David Wessells, worked with Nationwide Children’s Planning to develop and begin to implement a five-year strategic plan, which supports the growth of services most needed by our patients and their providers. As part of the strategic plan, Homecare refined its Mission Statement: At Nationwide Children’s Hospital Homecare, it is our mission to give all children the best life possible at home by providing expert, collaborative, family-centered care....
Our pediatric psychologists and neuropsychologists act as integral team members with the following medical teams at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 22q Deletion Center The team neuropsychologist consults with the center to determine which children may benefit from services to promote educational functioning, coping and adjustment, and overall quality of life. Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program Psychology consults with the medical team in clinic to address emotional and behavioral issues related to this chronic condition....
(From the September 2022 Issue of MedStat) 2022 Pediatric Home Care Conference Supporting Home Care Staff. Elevating Patient Care. Friday, October 14, 2022 Co-hosted by the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice. Attendees can register to attend either virtually or in person at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Conference Center. The first 100 to register for this event will receive a copy of Kim Regis’ book, “Meeting Just Fine – A Life-Changing Encounter....
Contact Information Call us at: (734) 764-4152 Fax us at: (734) 936-7984 General Pediatric Surgery1540 East Hospital DrAnn Arbor, MI 48109 (map) Learn more about James D. Geiger Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/01/2022 Board Certifications Pediatric Surgery Surgery Surgical Critical Care Fellowship CS Mott Children’s Hospital - Ann Arbor MI Date Completed: 06/30/1995 Fellowship University of Michigan Health System...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 891-9505 Fax us at: (614) 891-6416 Pediatrics540 N Cleveland AveSte 200Westerville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Katrina S. Tansky Biography Katie Tansky, MD, is a 2003-2004 Pediatric Chief Resident and a Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health. She is involved in teaching both residents and medical students. Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician...
Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-8288 Clinical Therapies433 North Cleveland Ave.Columbus, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Kelly Elizabeth Hehr Biography Kelly Hehr, PT, DPT is a developmental physical therapist at the Westerville Close to Home Center and in Nationwide Children's Hospital's Homecare team. Academic and Clinical Areas Physical Therapy Developmental Physical Therapy Team Primary Department Clinical Therapies Contact Information Clinical Therapies Call us at: (614)355-8288 433 North Cleveland Ave.Columbus, OH 43082 (map) Contact Information...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 722-6988 Hospital MedicinePatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Lauren A. Finnegan Biography Lauren Finnegan, FNP, is a family nurse practitioner certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center who specializes hospital pediatrics. Lauren’s clinical interests include integration of physical and mental healthcare in children, managing primary care needs of youth in an acute care setting, expanding access to contraception in high risk populations and adolescent healthcare....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878 Pharmacy700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Megan E. Lewis Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2021 Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 07/05/2019 Residency Children’s National Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2018 Medical School Ohio State University Date Completed: 05/07/2017 Contact Information Pharmacy Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878 700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Contact Information...
Meniscus tears are common injuries. The meniscus is the rubbery cartilage disc between the tibia (shinbone) and femur (thighbone). It acts as a shock absorber in the joint (Picture 1). The meniscus helps provide stability in the knee. Common Causes of Injury Meniscus tears often happen when playing sports. They can be caused by a direct blow to the kneeor by twisting or turning the knee. A patient who tears their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) may also injure their meniscus....
One to seven days before the procedure or surgery at the Main Campus Surgery Center, a nurse will call you. You may get more than one call. If you have not been contacted by 4 p.m. the day before the procedure or surgery, call (614) 722-2920. During the call, the nurse will get a health history and discuss the following information: Current health status – recent or current sickness, like a cough, cold, fever or rash....
A child’s early years lay the foundation for all that is to come. They are the foundation that shapes children’s future health, happiness, growth, development and learning achievement at school, in the family and community, and in life in general. Delivering Best Outcomes Reach Out and Read partners with primary care nurse practitioners and doctors to utilize age appropriate books during all well child checks from 6 months to 5 years....
Children and adolescents with heart disease are reaching adulthood and require ongoing specialized cardiovascular care. The comprehensive resources of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center combined with the expertise in congenital diseases of Nationwide Children’s Hospital provide a unique depth of services for the unique and complex population of adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease. Our experts understand the natural history of congenital heart disease as well as the care after surgical or specialized transcatheter therapy....
