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Face masks are a type of personal protective equipment (PPE). They are used to protect people from germs in the air that are contagious (spread from person to person) and can cause illness. Masks also help to prevent the spread of germs picked up from liquids, such as body fluids, that can carry infection. If these germs get onto a person’s face, they can easily be rubbed into the mouth, nose or eyes and spread infection to other parts of the body....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-4275 Fax us at: (614)722-6746 Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Rachel L Ferrante Biography Rachel Ferrante, PT, DPT, is a board certified pediatric specialist who works in the outpatient physical therapy clinic serving pediatric patients with a variety of diagnoses. Rachel has a special interest and experience with children with diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Neonatal Stroke, Genetic Issues related to developmental delays along with Torticollis and Plagiocephaly....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4385 Fax us at: (614) 722-4380 Pediatrics700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Srikanth Aravapalli Academic and Clinical Areas Emergency Medicine Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Emergency Medicine Research Publications Tantisook T, Aravapalli S, Chotai PN, Majmudar A, Meredith M, Harrell C, Cohen HL, Huang EY. Determining the impact of body mass index on ultrasound accuracy for diagnosing appendicitis: Is it less useful in obese children?...

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Natural substances with psychoactive effects have been used by people for religious, medicinal and recreational purposes for millennia. Lack of regulation has led to an increase in their availability, especially online. Some psychoactive substances may be appealing to recreational users because of the perception they are safer because they’re “natural.” However, these substances can produce psychedelic, stimulant, sedative, euphoric and anticholinergic symptoms, which are cause for concern. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found there were more than 67,300 calls to U....

Adhicary S, Ye S, Lin H, Texter K, Garg V, Zhao MT Establishment of NCHi009-A, an iPSC line from a patient with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) carrying a heterozygous NOTCH1 mutation. Stem Cell Res 2023 Feb 66 103013 Breuer T, Jimenez M, Humphrey JD, Shinoka T, Breuer CK Tissue Engineering of Vascular Grafts: A Case Report From Bench to Bedside and Back. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2023 Jan 12 Dimopoulos K, Constantine A, Clift P, Condliffe R, Moledina S, Jansen K, Inuzuka R, Veldtman GR, Cua CL, Tay ELW, Opotowsky AR, Giannakoulas G, Alonso-Gonzalez R, Cordina R, Capone G, Namuyonga J, Scott CH, D'Alto M, Gamero FJ, Chicoine B, Gu H, Limsuwan A, Majekodunmi T, Budts W, Coghlan G, Broberg CS, for Down Syndrome International (DSi) Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus....

TWIG III of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites the public to their 12th annual Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party event on Saturday, March 9, 2013. All proceeds from the event will benefit the pediatric cancer program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Beginning in the morning, guests will have the opportunity to compete in an all-day, co-ed paddle tournament held at multiple locations throughout Columbus. Depending on skill-level, players will be assigned to play at Columbus Country Club, New Albany Country Club, Rocky Fork Hunt Club, Scioto Country Club and Worthington Hills Country Club....

Volunteers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provide support to patients, families, and staff in a wide variety of roles. Some assignments have direct patient contact, others are more supportive, and all are very much appreciated! Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Main Campus Sibling Clubhouse Clubhouse volunteers work under the direct supervision of a staff member to play with children ages 3 and older who are siblings of patients. This area is not a day care space but rather a special support area that targets interventions to address the needs that may arise when a sibling is receiving care at the hospital....

If you pick up a prescription medication from the pharmacy each month, you’re not alone. About 66% of adults and about 20% of children in the United States take prescription medications. You may have wondered how a prescription medication becomes approved for use. Medications are ultimately approved through the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The process to gain FDA approval for a new medication can be long and expensive....

An ureteroureterostomy is a surgery done to help the kidney drain urine (pee) down to the bladder. This operation is sometimes done in children who have what is called a “duplex kidney.” Instead of the usual single tube (ureter) that drains pee from the kidney down to the bladder, one or both of the kidneys has two tubes. Ureteroureterostomy connects the two tubes to make a Y-shaped drain. An ureteroureterostomy leaves only one entrance to the bladder, through the healthy tube....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-0246 Email Zahra Qureshi, MS, CCC-SLP Clinical Therapies6435 East Broad St.Columbus, OH 43213 (map) Learn more about Zahra Qureshi Biography A native of Alabama, Zahra Qureshi, MS, CCC-SLP, currently works with a variety of communication disorders and diagnoses within the pediatric population at Nationwide Children’s East Broad Close to Home outpatient location. She mainly conducts all new patient evaluations. She is fluent in Urdu. Zahra recently received the ASHA Early Career Professional leadership award and ACE award for continuing education....

Below is a list of skin washes used to treat acne. These are sold at most drug stores and you are able to buy them without a prescription. Many people can tolerate the washes containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. These washes help reduce oil production. These washes can be used to wash acne on the back and chest in the shower as well. If your skin is very sensitive, it is reasonable to use one of the mild cleansers first....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 722-1753 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Allison C. Nelsen Academic and Clinical Areas Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Infectious Diseases Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/02/2021 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/05/2019 Contact Information...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878 Pharmacy700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Ashley B. Prusakov Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/27/2021 Board Certifications Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2016 Residency Northshore University Healthsystem Date Completed: 06/30/2015 Medical School Midwestern University Date Completed: 05/31/2014 Contact Information Pharmacy Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878...

(From the May 2022 Issue of MedStat) Physician Recognition From Social Media Medical staff leadership would like to acknowledge physicians for the positive comments they recently received on social media from patients and families: Akua Amponsah, MD, Pediatrics “Thank you so much for all you do.” Rohan Henry, MD, MS, Endocrinology “Dr. Henry is fantastic with our son and his care!” Rama Jayanthi, MD, Pediatric Urology “Dr. J. took care of our daughter for over 20 years....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-8984 Email Brenna R. Sabo, PT, DPT Clinical Therapies5700 Perimeter DriveDublin, OH 43017 (map) Learn more about Brenna R. Sabo Biography Brenna Sabo, PT, DPT, started working as a research physical therapist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2019. As a member of the Lowes Lab, Brenna was a clinical evaluator for multiple clinical trials within the Center for Gene Therapy. Additionally, she has a background in investigator-initiated research in pediatrics, including natural history studies for Neuromuscular Disorders....

Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is a medically supervised, individually tailored exercise and education program. It is designed to help your child feel better, increase endurance, and improve quality of life. With cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, patients can experience a decrease in symptoms of shortness of breath, chest pain and fatigue. Patients also learn coping skills for dealing with depression and anxiety. As a result, they experience an increase in flexibility and energy levels, as well as better sleep....

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-3232 Fax us at: (419) 251-6876 Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine2213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608 (map) Learn more about Christine S. Harwood Contact Information Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Call us at: (419) 251-3232 Fax us at: (419) 251-6876 2213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608 (map) Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-3232 Fax us at: (419) 251-6876 Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine2213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608 (map)...

Patients are discharged and ready to go home once the cardiologist gives their consent. Many parents are nervous about taking their child home. This is perfectly normal. The nurses and staff of H4A do a great job of giving home care instructions. Many times we have parents practice giving medication, CPR, home incision care and picking up their child. Adults and teenagers may have lifting and driving restrictions. At Discharge Upon discharge, a nurse or doctor will give you instructions about prescription medications and what to do if a fever or discomfort occur....

(From the February 2022 Issue of MedStat) Rajitha D. Venkatesh, MD, FAAP, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and part of the Eosinophilic GI Disease Program. She is also an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Venkatesh attended Wilkes University for her undergraduate education as a Wilkes Scholar. She attended SUNY Upstate Medical University for medical school and was selected as a NIH Fogarty Clinical Scholar....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-7500 Fax us at: (614) 355-7533 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology/Child Development Center187 W Schrock RdWesterville, OH 43081 (map) Learn more about Janet K. Souder Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 12/29/2017 Medical School Biola University Date Completed: 05/28/1988 Contact Information Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Call us at: (614) 355-7500 Fax us at: (614) 355-7533 Psychology/Child Development Center187 W Schrock RdWesterville, OH 43081 (map) Contact Information...