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We are all likely aware of the negative impact that excess weight can have on our kids’ physical health, but what about the impact of obesity on their emotional and psychological health? Not as much is known about this topic because there isn’t a clear and consistent relationship between weight and mental health. Not all thin children are happy and not all overweight or obese children are sad. What we do know is that kids who are obese or overweight often face weight-related stereotypes, social exclusion and discrimination....

Warm weather has arrived – the sun is shining and the days are longer, but unfortunately ticks may be joining you as you spend more time outdoors. Predictions for 2017 show the U.S. has the potential for the highest number of ticks reported in recent years, which also increases the risk of tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease and Powassan virus (POW). In the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and upper Midwest, the number of infected ticks continues to rise....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-6055 Email Amanda R Meade, MS, AT, ATC Sports Medicine584 County Line Rd WWesterville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Amanda R Meade Biography Amanda Meade, MS, AT, ATC, is a certified athletic trainer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Department. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from Wilmington College in 2010. She earned a Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Kentucky in 2012 where she worked as a Graduate Assistant primarily at Berea College....

Sports supplements to increase exercise and athletic performance come in a variety of forms including pills, liquids, powders and bars. These products contain a variety of ingredients including caffeine, creatine and protein. For any athlete to physically perform at their best, nutrition and hydration are important. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate recommend an eating plan for everyone, requiring adequate daily amounts of calories, fluids, macronutrients, vitamins and minerals. A few sports supplements might enhance performance only when they add to, but do not substitute for, this dietary foundation....

The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine Clinical Laboratory at Nationwide Children’s Hospital performs high complexity molecular genetic analysis, cytogenetic analysis and advanced genomic testing. The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine Clinical Laboratory also serves as the testing reference laboratory for the Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Neuroblastoma Children’s Oncology Groups, performing molecular and cytogenetic analyses for Children’s Oncology Group (COG) clinical trial patients. Accreditation The laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP; #1637201 and #8162772) and certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA; #36D0665271 and #36D2131848)....

(From the February 2023 Issue of Medstat) Ohio Amblyope Registry The Ohio Amblyope Registry (OAR) is the first and only statewide program in the United States designed to serve the needs of children with amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” their families and eye doctors. It is a voluntary registration program to increase knowledge about amblyopia, its treatment and prevention. The OAR provides free eye patches for the treatment of amblyopia, free literature about amblyopia, and other services to help families of children with amblyopia....

Kinder Key, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, is announcing its fourth-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala to benefit The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens, home to one of the leading heart centers in the nation. Denim & Diamonds will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Martini Park at Easton Town Center. Attendees are invited to wear their jeans and jewels and enjoy this casually elegant evening....

The Youth Sports Safety Alliance is dedicated to bringing attention to the issue of safety in youth sports. With 65 member organizations, there are literally hundreds of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing preventive measures and interventions. The Alliance recognizes the following individuals who have distinguished themselves as tireless advocates and are honored today for their efforts to bring issues forward to the public, conduct important research, propose legislative solutions, provide safety equipment, and educate athletes, parents and all those who work on playing fields and in locker rooms: R....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 339-8500 Fax us at: (614) 339-8501 Ophthalmology6655 Post RdDublin, OH 43016 (map) Learn more about Dominic M. Buzzacco Biography Dominic Buzzacco, MD, is a Midwest Retina ophthalmologist treating retinal and vitreous conditions. Academic and Clinical Areas Ophthalmology/ Eye Clinic Community Physician Primary Department Ophthalmology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/28/2012 Board Certifications Ophthalmology Fellowship OSU Eye Physicians and Surgeons, LLC Date Completed: 06/30/2014...

It’s the middle of the night and your child wakes up complaining of leg pain for the third time this week. As a parent, you worry that it might not just be the result of sports practice earlier that day. Is it something much, much worse that you could be overlooking? “Relax,” says Elise Berlan, MD. The discomfort may simply be from “growing pains.” Medically, growing pains aren’t a big deal, but they can prompt tears, sleeplessness and concerns for all involved....

An intrauterine device (in tra U ter in de vice), or IUD, is a small T-shaped type of birth control. It is inserted through the vagina and cervix into the uterus. Most IUDs are inserted in your health provider’s office. Rarely, IUD insertions are done in a procedure room or operating room. This is for use of sedation during the IUD insertion. The IUD is placed in your uterus by your provider to prevent pregnancy or lessen menstrual symptoms such as heavy bleeding or pain....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4385 Fax us at: (614) 722-4380 Pediatrics700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jennifer L. Mrozek Academic and Clinical Areas Emergency Medicine Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Emergency Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/11/2017 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 08/04/2017 Medical School Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Date Completed: 05/23/2014 Contact Information...

Kerry Waple, senior athletic trainer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine has received the GLATA Dedicated Service Award. Kerry earned her Bachelor’s degree from Canisius College and her Master’s degree from the University of Virginia. She began her professional career at the University of Pittsburgh and has a passion for the profession of athletic training. Prior to joining the staff at Nationwide Children’s, she served as an associate professor and assistant athletic trainer at Capital University....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5777 Fax us at: (614) 722-6988 Anesthesiology & Pain MedicinePatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Leslie A Cronebach Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/23/2015 Board Certifications Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4450 Fax us at: (614) 722-4458 PediatricsInfectious Diseases700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Monica I. Ardura Biography Monica I. Ardura, DO, MSCS, FAAP, FPIDS is a member of the Section of Infectious Diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, medical director of the Host Defense Program, and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Her clinical and research interests include infectious diseases in children, with an emphasis on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections in immunocompromised children including those with underlying malignancies and solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipients....

0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: March 17, 2023 1h 25m | Comedy Watch Trailer Claire (Jane Fonda) and Evelyn (Lily Tomlin) are estranged friends who reunite to seek revenge on Howard (Malcolm McDowell), the petulant widower of their recently deceased best friend. Along the way, Claire reunites with her great love (Richard Roundtree) as each woman learns to make peace with the past and each other. Director: Paul Weitz, Yoon Dan-bi...

Effective, March 19, 2012, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ironton Close To HomeSM Center has moved back into Ironton, Ohio. The new permanent location, located at 2301 South 7th St., Ironton, Ohio, will continue to offer cardiology, neurology and urology clinics in addition to ChildLab laboratory services to the Lawrence County community. The previous location in South Point, Ohio was temporary as Nationwide Children’s sought out a new location in Ironton, Ohio....

A novel study from researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has shown that it is possible to obtain both host and bacteria protein signatures in a sample smaller than the average human biopsy. The technique described in the paper — unbiased two-dimensional liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry — could change how researchers study infectious diseases. “This technology can be applied to any disease state,” says Kevin Mason, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Microbial Pathogenesis in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s....

Oncologist and cancer researcher, Timothy P. Cripe, MD, PhD, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Cripe will also be a member of the faculty at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Before coming to Nationwide Children’s, Dr. Cripe was Medical Co-Director in the Office for Clinical and Translational Research and is the founding Director of the Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Tumor Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4200 Fax us at: (614) 722-4203 Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Rita W. Banoub Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Languages Spoken English Arabic French Academic and Clinical Areas Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Physician Team Anesthesiology Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Awards, Honors & Organizations Member, Pediatric Society of Anesthesia, 2002 - Present Member, American Society of Anesthesia, 1998 - Present...