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Contact Information Call us at: (740) 681-8300 Fax us at: (740) 681-9095 Otolaryngology2405 N Columbus StSte 230Lancaster, OH 43130 (map) Learn more about Roberto J. Castellon Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/15/2001 Board Certifications Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Residency Albany Medical Center Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2001 Internship Albany Medical Center Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1997 Medical School University of Florida Date Completed: 05/25/1996 Contact Information Otolaryngology...

Service dogs were created to provide people with disabilities opportunities to fully participate in everyday life with the least amount of restrictions. What exactly is a Service Dog? Can my dog be a Service Dog? According to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is “…a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The tasks performed must be directly related to the person’s disability....

Edward G. Shepherd, MD, has been appointed Chief of the Section of Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Shepherd has served as a neonatologist at Nationwide Children’s since 2005 while also holding a role as assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. In 2010, he was named Interim Section Chief of Neonatology and Interim Program Director of the Comprehensive Center for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. “Dr. Shepherd is the ideal physician leader to support and enhance the delivery of the highest level of newborn care available anywhere,” said Rich Brilli, MD, FAAP, FCCM, Chief Medical Officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital....

Children with Prader-Willi syndrome may receive relief from sleep disorders after undergoing an adenotonsillectomy, suggests a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital published in the November print issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. “Patients with Prader-Willi syndrome are at risk for sleep disordered breathing as growth hormone commonly used to treat their condition can cause the tonsils and adenoids to enlarge,” said the study’s lead author Kris Jatana, MD, FAAP, with Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at Nationwide Children’s....

Contact Information Call us at: (937) 974-3674 Email Victoria Nicole Baker, OTD, OTR/L Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Victoria Nicole Baker Biography Victoria Baker, OTD, OTR/L, received her doctorate of Occupational Therapy from The Ohio State University in 2020. From there she worked as a supervising occupational therapist in school-based settings until coming to Nationwide Children’s Hospital as the Evidence Based Practice Coordinator for the outpatient occupational therapy team....

By: Janet McClaskey, A.T.C. Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition As school districts continue to reduce the amount of physical education children receive, we as parents have to step in and educate our children about not only the importance of exercise but how and when to do it. Their physical and mental health depends on it. Children that are overweight or obese often experience an array of psychological issues that can delay or halt the development of their self-esteem and self- confidence....

We all know how important it is to wash our hands, clean our bodies and brush our teeth to maintain good hygiene. But did you know we need to make sure our sleep habits are ‘clean’, too? Increased use of electronics, busy schedules, stress and lack of physical activity have begun to ‘dirty’ up the sleep habits of our children. Thankfully, there are many things that can be done to improve sleep quality and have us functioning at our best every day....

Forty-nine percent of children grades 4-12 have been bullied at least once in the past month. And 3.2 million kids have been the victim of bullying. As a parent, how can you recognize the signs and offer your child help? Why do kids bully other kids? First, we need to understand why kids bully other kids. Bullying can happen at various stages of development for children. Younger children may present with aggressive behaviors as they are learning to control their emotions and respond to conflict....

Birth control has come a long way since it was first introduced. The levels of hormones have been reduced to where side effects are not only greatly minimized, but are even considered beneficial! In addition to the pill, there are currently many other methods of hormonal birth control available. Methods like the contraceptive implant, IUD, patch, ring and the shot have become extremely popular due to their longer-lasting effects for pregnancy prevention, as well as some of the other, lesser-known benefits of hormonal birth control....

Candidates The internship only accepts students currently matriculated in an American Psychological Association or Canadian Psychological Association accredited doctoral program in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology. Respecializing Applicants: We welcome applications from doctoral psychologists who hold degrees in areas other than clinical or counseling psychology, but are respecializing in clinical or counseling psychology. These applicants must be certified by a director of an APA or CPA accredited professional psychology graduate program as having participated in an organized program in which the equivalent of pre-internship preparation (both didactic and clinical experience) has been acquired....

The Bagaitkar Lab studies the complex interactions between innate immune cells, epithelial cells, and microbial colonizers at the oral mucosal barrier. Reciprocal and heterogenous interactions between these three entities modulate tolerogenic or inductive immune responses that determine host susceptibility to chronic inflammation, cancers and oral mucosal infections with bacterial and viral pathogens. The Bagaitkar Lab has two main areas of focus: Factors determining immune homeostasis at the oral mucosal barrier, and the regulatory role of NADPH oxidase derived oxidants in immune homeostasis....

Did you know tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease – even more prevalent than asthma? Toothaches and dental problems can impact a child’s ability to eat, sleep, learn and socialize with other kids. Preventing Tooth Decay Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth (plaque) break down sugars in food and produce damaging acid that dissolve the hard enamel surfaces of teeth. The good news is that there are proven strategies to prevent cavities....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-8450 Clinical Therapies5665 Venture DriveDublin, OH 43017 (map) Learn more about Christine V Joyce Biography Christine Joyce is a speech-language pathologist who provides speech-language therapy and evaluation services for patients with a variety of diagnoses, including those with articulation/phonological delays, expressive and receptive language disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech. Her clinical interests include speech-language delays in early intervention and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech....

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 Courtney A. Schweickart 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: 07/06/2020 Graduate School Otterbein University Date Completed: 05/02/2020 Contact Information Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Call us at: (614) 722-4200...

E. Steve Roach, MD, Chief of Neurology and Vice-Chair of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been named the recipient of the 2015 Hower Award by the Child Neurology Society. The award, given to one pediatric neurologist each year, honors an individual who is highly regarded as an outstanding teacher and scholar, and has given a high level of service to the Child Neurology Society. Dr. Roach is also Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4700 Fax us at: (614) 722-4718 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Glenn V. Thomas Biography Glenn Thomas, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and director of Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. During his fifteen years at Nationwide Children’s, Dr. Thomas has been responsible for a broad range of programs, including assessment services situated in Franklin County Children Services and Franklin County Juvenile Court; community-based intervention programs such as Multisystemic Therapy; Crisis Services and the Early Childhood Mental Health Program....

Contact lenses can be a great alternative to glasses for common childhood eye problems like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism (shape changes to the front of the eye). Sports, mask wearing, and other activities can make wearing glasses challenging so contact lenses provide another method of vision improvement. Children as young as 8 years can be successful contact lens wearers. Most kids start wearing them between ages 8 and 12....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 442-5557 Fax us at: (614) 442-1070 Pediatrics4775 Knightsbridge BlvdSte 207Columbus, OH 43214 (map) Learn more about Jacqueline M. Nicodemo Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2021 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2021 Medical School Wright State University Date Completed: 05/17/2015 Contact Information Pediatrics...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5743 Fax us at: (614) 722-5767 PediatricsPrimary Care Pediatrics380 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jagadisharaje K. Urs Biography Jagadisharaje Urs, MD, is a member of the Section of Primary Care Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He provides primary care to pediatric patients at several of the Primary Care Centers as well as provides clinical teaching and precepts medical students and family practice residents in the Main Campus Primary Care Center, Yellow Team....

Even with great advances in care, congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect. It remains the leading, non-infectious cause of infant deaths. What Causes CHD? CHD is caused by combinations of genetic and environmental factors. Genetic factors, which are found in the DNA of the fetus and are passed on from parents, are increasingly being identified and defined, but non-genetic environmental factors are not as well-understood by the medical community....