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Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-3596 Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Alexis L. Tindall Academic and Clinical Areas Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition Staff Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Dietitian Team Primary Department Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition Awards, Honors & Organizations Member, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, 2009 - Present Member, American Dietetic Association, 2007 - Present Member, Ohio Dietetic Association, 2007 - Present...

Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis is a reasonable alternative to surgery when chosen by the family. A study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that three out of four children with uncomplicated appendicitis have been successfully treated with antibiotics alone at one year follow-up. Compared to urgent appendectomy, non-operative management was associated with less recovery time, lower health costs and no difference in the rate of complications at one year....

A contrast enema is a radiology test that helps to visualize the inside of the colon. Children who have gone through ostomy and malformation repair surgeries are at higher risk for developing constipation, because the nerves and muscles in their colon may not function normally. Contrast enemas are often used to help determine the extent of the problem and plan for treatment. They can give a sense of how slow or fast the colon is moving....

Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced its first implant of the Medtronic Harmony™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV)—an investigational heart valve designed to help patients with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)—as part of a new clinical study that will evaluate the valve’s safety and effectiveness. The procedure was performed at Nationwide Children’s by John P. Cheatham, MD, George H. Dunlap Endowed Chair in Interventional Cardiology and Co-Director of The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s....

Please find below some frequently asked questions about cleft lip and palate. If you do not find the question and answer you are looking for, please contact us. Download Our Cleft Lip and Palate Guide Developed by the Cleft Palate Team at Nationwide Children’s, this guide will show you what to expect so you can be an informed and proactive participant in your child’s care. What is cleft lip and cleft palate?...

Bringing home a new baby means many changes for the whole family. Your child may be excited about having a new sibling in the home and want to help care for them. However, they may also have a hard time learning to share your attention with the baby which can result in feeling left out. Here are some ideas to help prevent and manage behavior problems and help your child transition into the role of “big sibling....

Many parents want to make homemade baby food. And why not? The thought of fresh produce from the local grocer… or your backyard garden… sure seems like a nutritional (and palatable) alternative to brand-name jar food that has sat on the shelf for who knows how long. But danger lurks in that good-looking meal, primarily in the form of nitrate contamination and botulism. Today we begin a three-part series on homemade baby food with a close look at nitrates....

With summer right around the corner, warmer, more humid conditions are sure to follow. Summer youth sports leagues will be starting soon, making this a good time to review the types of heat-related illness, first-aid, and methods for prevention of these common medical conditions. It is estimated that 240 persons die each year in the United States of heat-related illness. Heat stroke is ranked third in cause of death of U....

Opioid (OH pee awid) is the generic word that refers to a whole group of medicines. Opioid medicines are used for pain control. They work best when used with other non-medicine treatments for pain, in combination with acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Some of these are exercise, massage, heat, ice, relaxation techniques, deep breathing, and distraction. There are 4 important points to remember when your child is taking opioids: Monitor, Secure, Transition, and Disposal....

Celebrate the holiday season by organizing a group of friends, family or co-workers to sing songs of cheer and bring new hope to young hearts for the annual Kinder Key holiday caroling drive – Caroling for a Cause. Kinder Key, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to form groups of neighbors, boy/girl scout troops, societies and organizations to join the fun of singing holiday carols and Caroling for a Cause during the month of December....

Sometimes it is necessary for Nationwide Children’s to take extra precautions to protect the health of patients, their visitors and staff. With these considerations in mind, mask and visitor guidelines as of March 23, 2021 are as follows: Masks All visitors and patients older than two will be required to wear a medical mask throughout your visit. This is to help slow the spread of the virus in public settings and because some people do not have any symptoms but can still transmit the virus to others....

Matthew joined Nationwide Children’s as director of the Office of Technology Commercialization in the spring of 2012. As Vice President of Commercialization and Industry Relations, he works closely with Nationwide Children’s faculty and staff to identify intellectual property with commercial potential and to facilitate the transfer of new technologies to outside partners, ultimately for the benefit and enhancement of pediatric care. He has a diverse background in technology transfer, technology valuation and licensing, academic research and pharmacy practice....

WHAT: “Kids Come First” Campaign Kick-Off Celebrations at Three Central Ohio Kroger Locations Kroger campaign benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital; runs through June 30, 2012 WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – media opportunity WHERE: Store 867 Hilliard – 2525 Hilliard-Rome Rd., Hilliard 43026 Store 819 Graceland – 199 Graceland Ave., Columbus 43214 Store 898 Powell – 3975 West Powell Rd., Powell 43065 *note: the kick-off celebrations occur Saturday at the three Kroger locations listed above; the June “Kids Come First” campaign is at all central Ohio Kroger stores ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: On Saturday, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Kroger celebrate the start of a month-long campaign that benefits the hospital....

Children and adolescents with an injury or disability may use mobility aids such as crutches, walkers and wheelchairs to help them move around more easily. However, use of these aids has been associated with risk for injury. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that more than 63,000 pediatric mobility aid-related injuries were treated in United States emergency departments from 1991-2008, and the annual number of cases increased 23 percent during the 19-year study period....

The number of acute injuries associated with computers is on the rise. Over the past two decades, the number of U.S. households with at least one computer has increased. While other studies have documented chronic conditions associated with computer use such as blurred vision and back pain, no previous research has examined acute computer-related injuries. A recent study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that from 1994-2006, the number of acute computer-related injuries increased by 732 percent, from nearly 1,300 to approximately 9,300 injuries per year....

What Is Aspiration? Aspiration is when food or other stomach contents enter the lungs when vomiting, especially under anesthesia. There is no control or ability for children to cough as they would when they are awake. It is a fact that your child’s life and safety are at risk under general anesthesia. If a child vomits and food content goes into their lungs while going to sleep or waking up during anesthesia, they can get pneumonia - or worse....

0 votes and 0 Reviews Action, Drama Charismatic ronin Kiba (Isao Natsuyagi) returns, once again entangled in a complex web of intrigue, involving a crooked goldmine owner, a cynical swordsman, and an arrogant dojo master. Master filmmaker Hideo Gosha brings his trademark tight pacing and stylish action to this brisk morality play, inevitably punctuated by the explosions of violent swordplay beloved by fans of the genre. 0 votes and 0 Reviews...

0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: March 22, 2023 (limited) Other Movie Times Wagner’s soaring masterpiece makes its triumphant return to the Met stage after 17 years. In a sequel to his revelatory production of Parsifal, director Franc¸ois Girard unveils an atmospheric staging that once again weds his striking visual style and keen dramatic insight to Wagner’s breathtaking music, with Music Director Yannick Ne´zet-Se´guin on the podium to conduct a supreme cast led by tenor Piotr Beczala in the title role of the mysterious swan knight....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878 Pharmacy700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Theresa J. McCarty Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/30/2021 Board Certifications Pediatric Pharmacy Residency University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Date Completed: 06/30/2014 Residency University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Date Completed: 06/30/2013 Medical School Midwestern University Date Completed: 05/24/2012 Contact Information Pharmacy Call us at: (614) 722-8304...

The 2009 Parade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio, will run Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, July 26 at Tartan Ridge in Dublin, Ohio Compass Homes is this years BIA Foundation House, with a portion of its proceeds designated to Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Members of TWIG, a womens auxiliary group of Nationwide Childrens, will serve as hostesses at the Foundation House and other homes during the Parade....