In 1985, my twin sister and I were 7 years old. My older brother, who was 9, had come down with chicken pox. Naturally, my sister and I got it, too. We spent a week at home watching cartoons and taking baking soda baths, and, in a short time, were ready to go back to school. One evening, a day or two after returning to school, my sister and I were playing....
Starting today, Abercrombie & Fitch customers in the U.S. will have an opportunity to support The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. At all Abercrombie & Fitch locations across the United States, shoppers will have an opportunity to round up their purchase at checkout until December 31 with all proceeds benefiting lifesaving research taking place at the Columbus-based hospital. “For close to two decades Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has served as a tremendous corporate partner and we at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are incredibly grateful for their generous spirit,” said Niki Shafer, senior vice president, Outreach at Nationwide Children’s....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-9700 Fax us at: (614) 355-9710 PediatricsWestside Primary Care Center441 Industrial Mile RoadColumbus, OH 43228 (map) Learn more about Alyssa L. McArdell Patient Care Locations Northland Primary Care Center Sharon Woods Primary Care Center Academic and Clinical Areas Primary Care Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Care Centers Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Primary Care Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/31/2017...
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 Brittany N. Riley Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/05/2020 Board Certifications Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/03/2020 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-6336...
Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-4292 Fax us at: (614) 355-8694 Clinical Therapies495 E. Main StreetSte BColumbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Kara A. Buirley Biography Kara Miller, OTR/L, MOT, has been an outpatient occupational therapist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital since 2009. Kara has a special interest in feeding. She works full time with the Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding Program. Kara treats complex feeding patients on the intensive feeding track and outpatient clinic setting utilizing a transdisciplinary team approach....
Yvette Chop, MD Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine Anguilla Pediatric Residency: East Carolina University/Vidant Medical Center Research: Healthy Equities research on factors affecting caregivers decisions to enroll in clinical trials Hobbies: dancing, game nights, good food, keeping memories on my phone Paulina Krause, MD Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Pediatric Residency: Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters Research: Bench research on the effects of isoform-specific PDE3 deficiency on pulmonary vascular cells in murine pulmonary hypertension models Hobbies: hot yoga, true crime documentaries, and houseplant maintenance...
The March of Dimes recently hosted its 8th annual Health Leadership Awards Luncheon on November 17, 2010, also National Prematurity Awareness Day. This event honors individuals and organizations that have supported the mission of the March of Dimes by their extraordinary contributions in maternal and infant health. Several staff from the section of Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital were honored at this luncheon. Richard McClead, Jr., MD, MHA, a neonatologist and member of the Section of Neonatology at Nationwide Children’s, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award....
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the first businesses in the state to be awarded the Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). “Companies like Nationwide Children’s realize that supporting breastfeeding is an excellent way to improve the health of our community’s littlest members,” said ODH Director, Ted E. Wymyslo, M.D. “Children who are breastfed have a reduced risk of many health problems including diabetes, asthma, childhood cancer and obesity....
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hilliard Close To Home Center is moving and will begin seeing patients at the new location Oct. 20. The move will enhance the patient experience by providing expanded services. The center will move to 4363 All Seasons Drive. The new location is just north of Cemetery Road, off of Britton Parkway and will occupy 18,000 of 36,000 square feet of a two-story building. With the new center, Nationwide Children’s will be able to provide additional services, making it easier for families to access those services “close to home....
(From the September 2022 Issue of MedStat) Maninder Singh Kalra, MD, PhD, Named Director of Nationwide Children’s Pediatric Sleep Disorder Center Maninder Singh Kalra, MD, PhD, has recently been named as director of Nationwide Children’s Pediatric Sleep Disorder Center. Dr. Kalra received his undergraduate and medical education at the Punjab University in India. He completed pediatric residency training at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital at the Punjab University. Dr. Kalra trained in pediatrics at St....
Nightwakings in young children is one of the most common problems parents face. By 6 months of age, most babies are physiologically capable of sleeping throughout the night and no longer require nighttime feedings. However, 25%-50% continue to awaken during the night. Nightwaking problems can occur at any age but are most common with infants and toddlers. Why does your child wake during the night? When it comes to nightwaking, the most important thing for parents to understand is that all children, no matter the age, wake briefly throughout the night....
Is your child a noisy breather? Find out why – and what to do about it. Parents’ ears are uniquely tuned to the noises their child makes, and few sounds are as concerning as a child who’s breathing is or becomes noisy. Here are some basics on noisy breathing that can help you figure out if your child needs an appointment with a pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist or if your child needs more immediate medical attention....
With each new Olympiad I’m reminded of the opportunity I had, as an athletic trainer, to deliver healthcare to Olympic athletes through my work with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Obviously all of these athletes performed at a very high level, but there were some other characteristics that they each shared. All of them had a drive and determination that you don’t often see in other athletes, spending 6-8 hours training every day....
Almost two thirds of households in the US own a pet and many of these households have children that either live in or visit the home. As pet owners know, it is common for pets to need medications either to treat health conditions or to prevent things like fleas, ticks, and heartworm. Many parents, however, may not be aware of the risks these medications can pose to their families. Pet Medication Injury Facts...
You may have seen a video going viral this week of two 12-year-old boys playing in a pool. One of them removes the cover from a pool drain and gets trapped underwater for several minutes after his leg became stuck in the drain. It’s a graphic reminder of the danger of playing with pool or hot tub drains and a good reminder for both parents and children to keep water safety in mind as we head into summer....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8378 Fax us at: (614) 355-2610 Abdominal Transplantation & Hepatopancreatobiliary SurgeryAbdominal Transplant Surgery700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Sara K. Rasmussen Biography Sara K. Rasmussen, MD, PhD, is a pediatric transplant surgeon in the Department of Abdominal Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery. She serves as surgical director of Kidney Transplant, associate surgical director of Liver Transplant, and surgical director of Transplant Quality. Dr....
Metatarsalgia (met-uh-tahr-sal-juh) refers to pain in the ball of the foot (metatarsal heads). This is the part of the foot where you push off when walking or running. This pain can occur in one or more of the toes. It usually involves the second and third toes. This injury can happen all at once or develop slowly over time and can be related to an increase in jumping, running, or high-impact activity....
TWIG 3, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to its Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 3. All proceeds from the event benefit Big Lots Behavioral Health Services at Nationwide Children’s. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in an all-day, co-ed paddle tennis tournament held at multiple locations throughout Columbus. Depending on skill-level, players will be assigned to play at Elysium Tennis Club, Scioto Country Club, Columbus Country Club or Rocky Fork Country Club....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5450 Fax us at: (614) 722-2899 Pathology & Laboratory MedicineLaboratory Medicine/Clinical Pathology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Vinay Prasad Academic and Clinical Areas Pathology Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Primary Section Anatomic Pathology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 04/20/2020 Board Certifications Anatomic Pathology Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Boston Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2003 Residency St Barnabas Medical Center...
Abdominal pain (belly pain) can happen for many reasons. At this time, we do not know if your child’s abdominal pain is caused by a more serious illness, such as appendicitis. Your child is in the hospital so that we can examine and watch him or her closely. Signs and Symptoms Your child’s nurse will check for the following signs and symptoms: Pain around the belly button that moves to the right lower area of the abdomen Pain that gets worse with activity, or constant pain, even if it is not severe Pain that causes your child to double over, refuse to walk, or make him walk in an unusual way Bloated or swelled belly Nausea, vomiting, or unable to eat Blood in vomit or green vomit Blood in the urine Pain or burning when urinating Diarrhea, bloody, or dark green stools Pain in the groin or testicles Pain in the vagina along with a discharge....
