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Scoliosis is defined as curvature in the spine greater than 10 degrees. Scoliosis is a relatively common condition that causes the spine to curve and rotate into a C or S shape instead of a straight line. Curves greater than 10 degrees are seen in approximately 3% of the population. Curves that progress to greater than 30 degrees are more rare (0.3%). Many times what parents think is scoliosis turns out to be spinal asymmetry (a slightly curved spine) but for a small number of children, the severity of the curve in their spine may require treatment....

0 votes and 0 Reviews 1h 22m | Documentary, Drama There is a complex and evolving relationship between wolves and humans. Takaya, named by the Songhees First Nation, becomes world-famous after claiming a scattering of tiny islands off Vancouver Island, British Coumbia as his territory. Director: Isabelle Groc, Mike McKinlay Producer(s): Kevin Eastwood Cast: Cheryl Alexander 0 votes and 0 Reviews 1h 22m | Documentary, Drama There is a complex and evolving relationship between wolves and humans....

The Young Professionals Council consists of driven and passionate young professionals in and throughout the Greater Columbus area who have come together to capitalize on a unique opportunity to support Nationwide Children’s Hospital through events and peer to peer fundraising. 2019 marks the inaugural year for this council who is looking to engage a large audience who wants to make a meaningful impact to help kids everywhere. Membership The Young Professionals Council is recruiting vibrant young professionals, ages 21-29 years old, for membership on an ongoing, application basis....

My children and I were excited to see the classic Tale of Peter Rabbit come to life on the movie screen. The Peter Rabbit we grew up with whimpered home to his mother with a belly ache after eating too much food from Mr. McGregor’s garden. In Peter Rabbit, the movie, a computer generated Peter and his siblings are determined to remove the new heir to old Mr. McGregor’s garden, his nephew Thomas....

The days are getting cooler, the sun is going down earlier, the leaves are changing colors, and the familiar aromas of fall fill the air. As the season changes, where and how we spend our time can change. Here are a few steps you can take to help keep your family a little safer during a fun-filled fall. Be seen. As the sun sets earlier, plan ahead for visibility. Try to adjust your schedules so that children arrive home from activities before dark and make an “after-dark” plan with your child....

Schedule an “asthma-only” office visit. Come prepared. Bring all of your medicines, spacer and any questions you may have. Tell your doctor about any asthma symptoms you have had. Keep a diary of your symptoms and show it to your doctor. Ask your doctor what you should do if your asthma flares up. Tell your doctor if you do not understand his or her instructions. Talk to your doctor about asthma triggers and ways to avoid them....

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 Carla S. Hughes Academic and Clinical Areas Hematology/Oncology & BMT Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Hematology & Oncology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/01/1978 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Certification Program Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Date Completed: 06/15/1983...

Daniel E. Barr, MHSA, FACHE, recently was appointed as the new vice president and service line administrator for Hematology/Oncology / Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He previously served as the director of Service Line Development for Women’s and Children’s Services at University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and MacDonald Women’s Hospital in Cleveland. Prior to UH, he was the assistant CEO of Chestnut Hill Health System, part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia, PA....

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 Emily G. Ronkin Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Psychology Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Research Publications Baumann SD, Ronkin E, Roach AT, Crenshaw M, Graybill EC, Crimmins DB. To Connect and Educate: Why Families Engage in Family-Professional Partnership Training Experiences....

Stretching exercises help keep your joints and muscles from tightening up. Your exercise program is planned for your specific needs because not all your muscles have the same degree of strength or weakness. The goal of active exercise is to keep your muscles flexible. Sports Medicine Looking for services or physicians who can help treat this condition? Click Here Lie on your back with your knees bent. Place your hand under the small of your back....

Babies should be fed only breastmilk or formula until about 6 months of age. Solid foods can then be started when your baby is ready. A baby is ready to eat from a spoon when he or she can maintain a sitting position while supported low at the hips, keep his or her tongue in the mouth and watch or act like they want to eat with others. If you question whether your baby is ready to start solid foods, please ask your pediatrician or dietitian....

Vitamin D insufficiency is common in adults and is emerging in the world of pediatrics. A mild degree of vitamin D deficiency, also known as vitamin D insufficiency, causes rickets in children and can be treated with increased amount of nutritional vitamin D intake as well as increased sun exposure. A new study conducted by physicians and researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, is the first study to investigate vitamin D insufficiency in pediatric patients with low bone density....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-3450 Fax us at: (614) 722-3454 PediatricsGastroenterology & Hepatology & Nutrition700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Hilary K. Michel Biography Hilary K. Michel, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, part of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center and an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University. Dr. Michel attended Case Western Reserve University for her undergraduate education and completed medical school, general pediatric residency and pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)....

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 578-2020 Ophthalmology3330 Meijer DrToledo, OH 43617 (map) Learn more about Jeffery N. Stephens Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 04/29/2022 Board Certifications Ophthalmology Fellowship National Retina Institute Date Completed: 06/30/2005 Residency Maryland General Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2003 Internship Tufts University School of Medicine Date Completed: 06/30/2000 Medical School Medical College of Ohio at Toledo Date Completed: 06/04/1999 Contact Information Ophthalmology Call us at: (419) 578-2020...

0 votes and 0 Reviews Documentary In lost and rare archival music videos, photos, and very personal and candid lock-down interviews, this film finds 80s rock icon John Waite reflecting back on his 5-decade career. The film features 27 songs from across John’s career, from pioneer rock-video band The Babys in the 1970s, to his breakthrough as a solo artist in the early days of MTV, to touring with an actual Beatle, John recounts his struggles inside the commercialized world of the music business and his independent pursuits as a self-powered solo, live music artist....

After the launch of tween retailer Justice (an ascena retail group company) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s spring “Give Hope” national store campaign in early April, the fundraising effort raised $535,369 during a four-week period with The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s the beneficiary. In the two years since the partnership between Justice and Nationwide Children’s was established, the specialty retailer has raised more than $1 million dollars for the hospital. The dollars raised benefit patients and families everywhere who seek out Nationwide Children’s expert research and care....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-9760 Email Lindsay R. Coyne, PT, DPT Clinical Therapies6499 East Broad StreetColumbus, OH 43213 (map) Learn more about Lindsay R. Coyne Biography Lindsay Coyne, PT, DPT, completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, WV. After graduating, she became a traveling PT and worked in West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Ohio. She has been a physical therapist since 2009 and joined the team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2017....

Lingual Frenotomy, or Frenulectomy, is a surgical procedure used to treat tongue tie (ankyloglossia). If significant tongue tie is present and is causing feeding or speech difficulties, your child’s surgeon will discuss frenotomy. Often referred to as ‘tongue clip’, the procedure involves lifting the tongue toward the roof of the mouth, applying gentle pressure to the tongue frenulum (the tongue tie) then dividing the frenulum. This leads to an immediate release of tethering and an increase in tongue mobility....

Preparing for Your Child’s Upcoming Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Main Operating Room At Nationwide Children’s, our Department of Surgery provides comprehensive surgical care for infants, children and adolescents with congenital and acquired conditions, including major congenital anomalies, traumatic and thermal injuries, and tumors. Surgery is never routine. Especially when it’s your child. We hope these resources will help you and your family prepare for your surgery experience with us. Location The Main OR is located in the main hospital tower....

When we hear the word “chores,” what comes to mind? Do we think of tedious tasks we dread doing at the end of a long day? Do we picture endless battles with our children about cleaning up or taking out the trash? Reframing how we think about chores can result in lightening our workload while providing our children with opportunities to learn valuable life skills. Teaching children to take on household jobs helps build their confidence, increases competence with specific skills, strengthens their sense of responsibility and allows them to feel proud and happy about being helpful family members....