A Schmorl’s node is a bulge (protrusion) of the jelly-like contents of the vertebral disc into the growth cartilage of bone (vertebra) above or below the disc. The disc acts like a cushion and shock absorber between the spinal column (vertebrae). It most often occurs in the mid-back in adolescents because at this age the spine is still growing and more at risk of injury. Signs and Symptoms many times there are no symptoms occasional aching back...
When your child needs surgery, nothing will stop you from worrying. But when you choose Nationwide Children’s Hospital, you have less to worry about. From anesthesiologists to surgeons to nurses and support staff, our team knows kids. We know how to keep them safe, help them heal and let them be kids. And we know how to help and support your family while your child is in our care. Every child has unique physical and emotional needs, and pediatric surgery is a special kind of responsibility....
The death rates of children with HIV have decreased ninefold since doctors started prescribing cocktails of antiretroviral drugs in the mid-1990s, concludes a large-scale study of the long-term outcomes of children and adolescents with HIV in the United States. In spite of this improvement, however, young people with HIV continue to die at 30 times the rate of youth of similar age who do not have HIV, found researchers from the National Institutes of Health and other institutions....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-6897 Fax us at: (614) 355-4454 Genetic and Genomic Medicine700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Taylor Porter Biography Taylor Porter, MS, CGC, is a laboratory genetic counselor for the Institute for Genomic Medicine Clinical Laboratory which includes both a cytogenetics and molecular genetics laboratory. She serves as a resource for internal and external health care providers regarding genetic testing, including the appropriate use of tests, limitations/accuracy of tests, possible testing outcomes, sample requirements, interpretation of results and follow up for cases with abnormal results....
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thirty-One Gifts and its charitable program, Thirty-One Gives, raised more than $163,000 in support of On Our Sleeves™, the movement to transform children’s mental health. From March through the end of May, Thirty-One Gifts customers had an opportunity to round up to the nearest dollar or donate an amount of their choice. Developed by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, On Our Sleeves was launched in the fall of 2018 with the goal of raising awareness about the one in five children living across America with a mental illness and ending the stigma often associated with these conditions....
Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-8816 Clinical Nutrition and Lactation700 Children’s Dr.Columbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Tracie J. Steinke Biography Tracie Steinke is a clinical dietitian at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She joined the organization in 2012. Tracie completed her undergraduate degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Pittsburgh. She then completed a dietetic internship through Vanderbilt University Medical Center with a focus in disease management and health promotion....
Tracy Mehan, MA Director of Research Translation and Communication Tracy leads the Translational Research team for the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital bringing close to 20 years of experience in management, research, marketing, communications and health education to her role. She works both behind the scenes to formulate strategic media outreach plans for the center and in front of the camera appearing in both national media such as The Today Show and the New York Times and local outlets....
Doctors use antibiotic medicines to kill bacteria or to stop their growth. Antibiotics can treat many infections. Some bacteria can develop resistance when antibiotics are used too often or not used correctly (for example, when a person does not finish a prescription). Resistance can make infections very hard to treat. Sometimes the resistant bacteria cannot be treated at all. These bacteria are called antibiotic-resistant organisms. They include: MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) RGNR (Resistant Gram Negative Rods) VRE (Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci)...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 722-6988 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Virginia T. Porter Academic and Clinical Areas Allergy/Immunology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Allergy & Immunology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/05/2018 Board Certifications Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Mount Carmel College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/05/2017 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-6336...
Clubfoot is one of the most common birth defects. It affects one or two in every 1,000 babies born. If your child has clubfoot, don’t stress — it is a relatively easy congenital condition to treat. What Causes Clubfoot? In many cases, we don’t really know what causes the problem; this is called idiopathic clubfoot. In other cases, causes include: Genetics. Clubfoot may “run in the family” — a grandparent, parent, cousin or other relative may have had it as a child....
If your child has chronic ankle instability, or rolls their ankle, it is caused by the repetitive “giving out” of the outside of the ankle. This occurs after repeatedly spraining the same ankle over time and not letting the sprains heal properly. About 20% of ankle sprains lead to chronic ankle instability. Each time your child sprains their ankle, the ligaments and tendons in the foot and ankle weaken and stretch....
The Women’s Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to host for the 18th time, the Junior Golf Classic Monday, July 19, 2010 at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Gray Course. The revival of this tournament coincides with the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational. The Junior Golf Classic is geared for children ages 6-18, allowing participants to have fun while putting their golf skills to the test, and helping patients and families of Nationwide Children’s Hospital....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-9530 Fax us at: (614) 722-6988 General Pediatric SurgeryPatient Care Services700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Abigail S. Nelson Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department General Pediatric Surgery Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/28/2015 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/10/2015 Contact Information...
The Ounce of Prevention toolkit was introduced in 2007, updated and expanded to include ages birth to 18 years in 2010, to address the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. This preventive approach was designed to provide simple tools to educate parents about good nutrition and physical activity for their children. This toolkit includes evidence-based messages as recommended by the Expert Committee within the National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) and the American Academy of Pediatrics....
Picture 1: Fetal cardiac intervention What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome with an Intact / Restrictive Atrial Septum? In some unborn babies (fetuses) with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), there is either no hole or too small of a hole in the wall between the top chambers of the heart. This problem is called an intact or highly restrictive atrial septum. The atrial septum is the wall between the top two chambers of the heart....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 766-6321 Fax us at: (614) 766-0193 Pediatrics7275 Sawmill RdDublin, OH 43016 (map) Learn more about Charles M. Goddard Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/31/2011 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Medical College of Ohio at Toledo Date Completed: 02/28/1996 Medical School University of Toledo College of Medicine Date Completed: 06/05/1992...
(DAYTON, Ohio) – Further strengthening the relationship between Dayton Children’s and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the hospitals are partnering to offer Urology services under the Ohio Pediatric Care Alliance. While Nationwide Children’s urologists have already been active members of the Dayton Children’s Department of Urology, the hospitals have formalized the arrangement to seamlessly deliver quality urologic services, increase access, improve efficiencies and strengthen the coordination of care for children with urologic conditions....
The Department of Urology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for a wide range of urological disorders in children of all ages, including teenagers and young adults. Advanced services include reconstructive surgery of the urinary tract, genitalia and urinary sphincter, as well as consultations for urinary tract abnormalities detected in utero. The department participates in several multispecialty clinics, including THRIVE (a program specializing in care for differences of sexual development, complex urological problems and gender concerns), the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR), the Urology/Nephrology Combined Clinic, the Stone Clinic and the Myelomeningocele Program....
Our Services Autism Outpatient Psychotherapy Program Service is located in Suite #305 By Appointment: (614) 355-6340 Eating Disorders Program For appointments and referrals, call (614) 355-6300 or fill out an online request form. By Appointment Our Services Autism Outpatient Psychotherapy Program Service is located in Suite #305 By Appointment: (614) 355-6340 Eating Disorders Program For appointments and referrals, call (614) 355-6300 or fill out an online request form. By Appointment Autism Outpatient Psychotherapy Program...
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is that more families are putting off their children’s preventive care visits, causing pediatric providers to worry about missed vaccines. In a recent study published in Pediatrics, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital evaluated changes in measles vaccination rates from before the pandemic to this summer, when return for clinical care was encouraged. Finding a steep and lasting decline, the researchers are making efforts to improve timely vaccination and provide safe catch-up opportunities to children in their pediatric primary care network....
