Volunteer Time Off Request

Do not fill out this form if you are a Clubhouse Volunteer. Please email clubhousevol@nationwidechildrens.org to request time off. Please call the Volunteer Program at (614) 722-3635 if you plan to be absent for more than 6 weeks. Volunteer Time Off Request Form Name Phone (ex. 888 8888888) Email Address Volunteer Assignment Coordinator Name Day Worked Friday Monday Saturday Sunday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday I will not be here for my regular shift on the following date(s)...

March 10, 2022 · 2 min · 348 words · Christine Quinn

93Rd Annual Twig Bazaar Call For Artisans

Celebrating its 93rd year, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is excited to invite crafters to be a part of its annual fundraising event, the TWIG Bazaar, on Sunday, November 8th. Located at the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center, this anticipated event attracts more than 3,000 patrons and is the largest, single-day event sponsored by TWIG. Since its inception, TWIG has raised more than $30 million to support patient care, education and research at Nationwide Children’s....

March 9, 2022 · 5 min · 915 words · Michael Christensen

After A Transplant

What Happens After a Transplant? Close follow-up post transplant is essential for success. Outpatient clinic visits range from weekly to at least every 3 months with an ECHO and lab work during each appointment. Nationally, post transplant survival rates are 86% one-year post transplant and 80% three years post transplant, respectively. Post transplant success depends largely on cooperation. It is important to follow the doctor’s orders and always take medications as instructed....

March 9, 2022 · 8 min · 1696 words · Michael Johnson

Asthma Symptom Diary

Below is a sample of what an Asthma Symptom Diary looks like. Patient: __________________________________ Month: ________________________ Date Asthma Action Plan Followed: Yes or No Symptoms: cough, wheeze, shortness of breath Medicines Taken Response: improved, need to re-medicate, or go to ER Possible Trigger Below is a sample of what an Asthma Symptom Diary looks like. Patient: __________________________________ Month: ________________________ Date Asthma Action Plan Followed: Yes or No Symptoms: cough, wheeze, shortness of breath Medicines Taken Response: improved, need to re-medicate, or go to ER Possible Trigger...

March 9, 2022 · 1 min · 145 words · David Toller

Christine A Koterba

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4700 Fax us at: (614) 722-4718 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Christine A. Koterba Biography Christine H. Koterba, PhD, ABPP, is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University. She is the attending neuropsychologist on the Nationwide Children’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and is involved in the pre- and post-doctoral neuropsychological training programs....

March 9, 2022 · 7 min · 1321 words · James Thomas

Cleft Lip Adhesion

Cleft lip adhesion is the first step in a two-step process to repair your baby’s cleft lip. The goal of the surgery is to narrow the cleft in your child’s lip and gums and to set the nose in a more normal position. It is a simple surgery usually done at about 3 months of age. Need help scheduling an appointment at Nationwide Children’s? Click Here Cleft lip adhesion is the first step in a two-step process to repair your baby’s cleft lip....

March 9, 2022 · 7 min · 1349 words · Chad Vogelpohl

Crossroads Registration

What if my child has more than one appointment and one clinic is on the list, but the other is not? If your child has more than one appointment, you can register for all appointments at Crossroads Registration whether the clinic is on the list or not. What if my child’s clinic is not on the list? If your child’s clinic is not on the list, you can go directly to the clinic to get registered....

March 9, 2022 · 4 min · 791 words · Marjory Robinson

David J Magee

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-3232 Radiology2213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608 (map) Learn more about David J. Magee Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/01/2022 Board Certifications Diagnostic Radiology Fellowship Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Date Completed: 07/31/1992 Residency Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/1991 Residency Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/1987 Medical School Ohio State University Date Completed: 06/14/1985...

March 9, 2022 · 3 min · 548 words · Norman Anderson

Inside Nationwide Children S Inc

Inside Nationwide Children’s Exclusive Read Exclusive Online INC Content Now Winter 2023: Embracing Our One Team Culture Download Now One Team Inside Nationwide Children’s (INC) celebrates our employees, medical staff and community, as one team achieving the best outcomes for children everywhere. Published quarterly, INC is mailed to employees’ homes and is also available online. We welcome your content ideas! Send ideas for consideration to EverythingMatters@NationwideChildrens.org. INC Archives If you do not see the issue that you are looking for below, please contact the Inside Nationwide Children’s editor....

March 9, 2022 · 5 min · 892 words · David Sutphin

Jason Ofori

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 260-2574 Ophthalmology1 Stableside SOttawa Hills, OH 43615 (map) Learn more about Jason Ofori Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/30/2022 Board Certifications Ophthalmology Residency Harlem Hospital Center Date Completed: 06/30/1981 Residency Bridgeport Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1978 Internship Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1973 Internship Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Date Completed: 12/31/1972 Medical School University of Ghana Medical School...

March 9, 2022 · 3 min · 610 words · Joseph Garcia

Joanne E Engles

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 938-8555 Psychiatry and Behavioral Health700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Joanne E. Engles Academic and Clinical Areas Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychiatry Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/24/2022 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School University of Pittsburgh Date Completed: 04/28/2001 Contact Information...

March 9, 2022 · 3 min · 576 words · Emily Martinez

Leena Mamilly

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4425 Fax us at: (614) 722-4440 PediatricsEndocrinology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Leena Mamilly Academic and Clinical Areas Endocrinology Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Endocrinology Research Publications Mamilly L, Pyle-Eilola AL, Chaudhari M, Henry RK. The necessity of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of pediatric growth hormone deficiency: Lessons from a large academic center. Growth Horm IGF Res. 2021 Oct-Dec; 60-61: 101427....

March 9, 2022 · 9 min · 1782 words · Audrey Mcglone

Lorna F Donovan

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 740-8300 Fax us at: (614) 741-8271 Pediatrics1085 Beecher Crossing NSte AGahanna, OH 43230 (map) Learn more about Lorna F. Donovan Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Awards, Honors & Organizations Listed, Best Doctors in America Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 05/16/1989 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 11/01/1988 Internship...

March 9, 2022 · 4 min · 671 words · Theresa Bledsoe

Mary K Hill

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4425 Fax us at: (614) 722-4440 OtolaryngologyPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Mary K. Hill Academic and Clinical Areas Ear, Nose & Throat Services (Otolaryngology) Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Otolaryngology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/01/2022 Board Certifications Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Case Western Reserve University Date Completed: 01/18/2008 Contact Information Otolaryngology...

March 9, 2022 · 3 min · 564 words · Edna Robertson

Meet Our Comprehensive Pediatric Pain Fellows

Emmanuel Alalade, MD Fellowship: 2019 – 2020 Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine Residency: Rush University Medical Center ACGME Fellowship: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, ACGME Pediatric Anesthesiology Comprehensive Pediatric Pain Fellowship Alumni Samira A. Ghalib-Ahmed, MBBS Fellowship: 2018 – 2019 Medical School: King AbdulAziz University, Saudi Arabia Residency: Saudi Board Anesthesia Residency, Saudi Arabia Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, International Pediatric Anesthesiology Elle Cappuccio, MD Fellowship: 2017 – 2018 Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University Residency: Montefiore Medical Center ACGME Fellowship: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, ACGME Pediatric Anesthesiology...

March 9, 2022 · 3 min · 573 words · Millie Hansen

Megan E Reis

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6630 Fax us at: (614) 722-3122 Pediatric UrologyPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Megan E. Reis Academic and Clinical Areas Urology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatric Urology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/03/2019 Board Certifications Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Allen College Date Completed: 05/04/2012 Contact Information Pediatric Urology Call us at: (614) 722-6630 Fax us at: (614) 722-3122...

March 9, 2022 · 3 min · 516 words · Vincent Buckman

Mercy Health Children S Hospital And Nationwide Children S Hospital Announce Affiliation

Mercy Health – Children’s Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are pleased to announce an innovative affiliation to enhance pediatric health care services for children and their families in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The two children’s hospitals have entered a partnership to offer patients at Mercy Health – Children’s Hospital greater access to cost-effective pediatric services, outstanding continuum of care within the region, and seamless access to Nationwide Children’s providers as needed....

March 9, 2022 · 6 min · 1218 words · Margaret Buchanan

Parents Don T Fully Understand Biobank Research Study Finds

Researchers who collect genetic samples from children for medical research need to explain the process more clearly to parents, according to a new study that suggests many parents don’t fully understand the finer details about how these samples will be used and stored. The study was published in June in Genetics in Medicine. Kim McBride, MD, MS, principal investigator in the Center for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and colleagues followed up with families enrolled in a genetic biobank—a storage facility for DNA, genetic data, and tissue samples—after their initial consent, to find out whether they were fully aware of the nature of their agreement....

March 9, 2022 · 6 min · 1068 words · Mark Sims

Sports Medicine Lisfranc Injury

A Lisfranc injury occurs when the ligaments in the middle part of the foot are sprained. That causes some of the foot bones to move out of position. It may or may not involve a break (fracture) of the bones. The mid-foot bones, ligaments, and muscles are important for absorbing shock and support the arch of the foot. Signs and Symptoms Sharp pain, especially with standing or walking on the injured foot Unable to put weight on injured foot...

March 9, 2022 · 11 min · 2278 words · Ralph Hunt

About Us

If you have projects that would benefit from Research IT R&D services, we’d love to collaborate with you to understand your problem, evaluate possible approaches, and co-design an optimal solution. Here is the typical process of engage R&D services: We meet with you for an initial free consultation We evaluate feasibility and research approaches We follow up with a meeting or emails to clarify understanding of the problem Further feasibility evaluation may occur before proceeding...

March 8, 2022 · 4 min · 787 words · Stanley Bilderback