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Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6835 Email Bryanna N. Hardy, CTRS Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Bryanna N. Hardy Biography Bryanna Hardy, CTRS, graduated from the University of Toledo in May of 2017. She began work in adult behavioral health and then transitioned into inpatient and outpatient adolescent behavioral health. Bryanna joined the Nationwide Children’s Clinical Therapies team in February 2022 and will serve a variety of populations/ diagnoses including pulmonary, endocrine, GI and behavioral health....

On Friday, June 18, President Obama will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to deliver remarks at the groundbreaking of a road project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The event will begin at noon Friday, and will be held adjacent to Nationwide Children’s campus near the East Livingston/Parsons Avenues intersection. The event is not open to the public. The hospital will be fully operational during this visit with no disruption of service....

Incision Care If you have stitches or staples, keep the incision dry and do not get it wet until instructed by your surgeon. The stitches or staple may be removed and Steri-strips applied during your post-operative clinic visit. Steri-strips should be left in place until they start to peel off. You may shower and pat the incisions dry with a towel. Nutrition Most likely, you will go home on a full liquid diet....

Your child has been placed on a clear liquid diet. The diet includes foods that are liquid at room temperature, contain no visible residue and are clear. This means he or she can have “watery” liquids you can see through. Do not give milk or formula. Your child should not stay on a liquid diet for longer than 24 hours unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. You may give your child the liquids below:...

With the family beach vacation right around the corner, keeping children’s skin safe under the hot, summer sun should be top of mind for every parent. Recently, doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have seen an increase in the incidence of skin cancer cases among children ages 5-16-years-old, and particularly among teenagers. In fact, melanoma – cancer of the skin’s pigment elements – is now responsible for approximately one out of 10 cancer cases in adolescents ages 15-19-years-old....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2530 Cardiothoracic Surgery700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Dorothy A Holt Biography Dorothy A. Holt, BS, CCP, FPP, is a member of the Cardiovascular Perfusion Department at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. After receiving her Bachelor Degree in Science at Carlow University, she went on to get her Certificate in Perfusion Science at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center of Shadyside Hospital through Carlow University....

Getting ready for your child’s return home after a hospital stay can bring feelings of relief, excitement and stress. We understand that you may even feel overwhelmed. We will continue to support your whole family with resources as you continue to care for your child. We’re going home. Now what? Your child’s care team will give you plenty of time to plan before your child is ready to go home. Your child’s doctor or nurse will talk with you about any special instructions for your child’s care at home, such as:...

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Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4360 Fax us at: (614) 722-6482 PediatricsNephrology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about John David Spencer Biography John David Spencer, MD, is chief of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Principal Investigator in the Center for Clinical and Translational Research in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4494 Fax us at: (614) 722-4458 PediatricsInfectious Diseases700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jonathan R. Honegger Biography J. Robert Honegger, M.D., is a member of the Section of Infectious Diseases and the Center for Vaccines and Immunity at Nationwide Children's Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His clinical interests include management of children and adolescents with HIV, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases....

Caring for our patients is a top priority. To make it convenient for you, Nationwide Children’s now offers outpatient pediatric services at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Each specialty clinic provides direct access to our leading experts in pediatric care. From newborns to teens and young adults, it’s easier than ever to get world-class pediatric care, right at home. Referring physicians now have access to key specialists and outstanding services in the Lima area....

A cataract (KAT-a-rakt) is a clouding (whitening) of the lens of the eye, which is normally clear. The lens allows the eye to focus. It is located in the middle of the eye, behind the colored part (iris) (Picture 1). Cataracts can be present at birth (congenital) or the result of eye trauma (acquired). Cataracts can be inherited from parents. If your child’s cataract is inherited, you will get genetic counseling if it is needed....

Pitch counts are a set number of pitches that a player is allowed to throw in a given game or week. They are an important tool to prevent overuse injury for youth baseball players. As elbow and shoulder injury rates continue to increase for young athletes, coaches and parents should be aware of their league’s requirements. This will change for different leagues and ages, so it’s important to check with your child’s league every season....

Taking care of the emotional and mental well-being of our residents is a top priority at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Caring For You – Program Resources Nationwide Children’s is committed to providing residents with the highest quality training. You will work hard, but we want you to thrive in residency: not just survive! While you tend to the wellness of our patients, it is our goal to ensure we provide you with the tools and support you need to tend to your own physical and psychological well-being....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 685-2183 Fax us at: (614) 685-9426 Email Taylor C. Stern, PT, DPT, CSCS Clinical Therapies150 W. Main St.New Albany, OH 43054 (map) Learn more about Taylor C. Stern Biography Taylor Stern, PT, DPT, CSCS, completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Duke University in Durham, NC. After graduating, she completed the Sports Physical Therapy Residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and enjoys incorporating these principles into her treatment style....

In its 86th year, the TWIG Bazaar will once again offer unique, handcrafted items with all proceeds benefiting Nationwide Childrens Hospital. The Bazaar will be held 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16 at the Ohio Expo Center.The largest, one-day handcrafted gifts bazaar, sponsored by TWIG of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, will feature handmade items including lighted/decorated trees, jewelry, stationary, holiday ornaments, decorations and much more. In addition, antiques, collectibles and home-baked goods will be available for purchase....

With the advance of high-throughput genome sequencing and precision medicine, the Zhao lab is exploring the genetic basis of cardiovascular development and congenital heart disease using patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). We are thrilled to establish the first iPSC Genomics laboratory in the Center for Cardiovascular Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and are currently transforming our understandings on the genetic mechanisms of congenital heart disease using patient-derived cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells....

Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis is a reasonable alternative to surgery that leads to less pain and fewer missed school days, according to a pilot study. The research, led by a team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and published online April 12 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, is the first prospective study on nonoperative management of acute appendicitis in pediatric patients in the United States....

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A newborn boy, who underwent a successful in utero procedure at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH Rainbow) at 24 weeks of gestation, was born full-term and discharged with his mother at just four days old. The Congenital Heart Collaborative, in conjunction with UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital, is the only program in Ohio to offer the in utero procedure known as Fetal Aortic Valvuloplasty. “When I first met the family, their goal was to have a few hours to hold him before he passed away,” says James Strainic, MD, Director, Fetal Heart Program at UH Rainbow....