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Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-2450 Social Work495 E. Main St., Suite BColumbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Stacy R. Cusick Biography Stacey Cusick is a licensed social worker with the Teen & Pregnant Clinic who focuses on empowering young parents to make healthy choices while educating, supporting and providing resources to help eliminate barriers to a healthy pregnancy. Stacey graduated from the Ohio State University with a Masters in Clinical Social Work in 2003....

The Stecker Scholarship Program was established in 1995 to fund eligible, mid-career physicians and nurses from any country outside the United States to observe clinical practice for three months at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Fredrick and Virginia Smith Stecker traveled around the world in their lifetime. They were particularly distressed to see the plight of children who lacked adequate health care. Mr. and Mrs. Stecker provided the funds to establish and support a Stecker Scholarship Program to improve children’s access to quality healthcare throughout the world....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 293-0793 Fax us at: (614) 293-5602 Ophthalmology915 Olentangy River Rd5th FlColumbus, OH 43212 (map) Learn more about Thomas A. Mendel Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/28/2022 Fellowship University of Michigan Date Completed: 12/31/2021 Fellowship Cole Eye Institute - Cleveland Clinic Fundation Date Completed: 07/09/2021 Residency Vanderbilt University Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2019 Internship University of Virginia Health Systems Date Completed: 06/30/2016...

Ultrasound equipment uses sound waves to make a picture of the inside of different parts of the body. The picture can be seen on a TV screen. This picture is transferred to a computer for the doctor to view (Picture 1). Different preparation is needed for this test depending on the part of the body being scanned. The doctor or nurse will check the directions that you will need to follow to prepare your child for the test....

As your child begins Kindergarten, you’ll need to prepare him or her for the many tests that lie ahead over the years. But there are a few that require no studying. The Ohio Department of Education recommends that ALL children entering Kindergarten have a developmental screening. This screening does not determine eligibility for kindergarten, rather identifies who may need intervention or additional therapy services. As part of the screening, the child’s overall developmental areas are assessed: gross motor (hopping/jumping), fine motor (using scissors/holding a pencil), speech and language, vision, hearing, medical diagnoses, and other developmental disorders....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 891-9505 Fax us at: (614) 891-6416 Pediatrics540 N Cleveland AveSte 200Westerville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about William E.C. Knobeloch Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/10/2001 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2001 Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine and Publ...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5093 Fax us at: (614) 722-9048 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Alyssa R. Byler Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/04/2022 Board Certifications Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/08/2022 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-5093...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6328 Fax us at: (614) 722-3913 Psychiatry and Behavioral Health444 Butterfly Gardens DrBHP 3503Columbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Anna J. Kerlek Academic and Clinical Areas Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program Director Psychiatry Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychiatry Research Publications Russo RA, Raml DM, Kerlek AJ, Klapheke M, Martin KB, Rakofsky JJ. Bias in Medical School Clerkship Grading: Is It Time for a Change?...

(From the January 2023 issue of MedStat) Physician Recognition Medical staff leadership would like to acknowledge physicians for recently receiving positive comments from patients and families. These comments are only a brief sample of the many compliments our physicians receive regularly. Erica F. Braswell, MD, Neonatology “Dr. Braswell was one of our daughter’s NICU doctors, and we can’t say enough great things about her! One of the best by far! There is not enough space to write out all her amazing qualities....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-8703 Clinical Therapies700 Children’s Dr.Columbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Erin M. Gates Academic and Clinical Areas Physical Therapy Research Leader Primary Department Clinical Therapies Research Publications Walter JC, Coleman Casto SD, Gates E. Inpatient Occupational Therapy Management for a Pediatric Patient With COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: A Case Report. Am J Occup Ther. 2021 Jul-Aug; 75: 7511210020p1-7511210020p9. Zerkle D, Gates E....

A ganglion (gang-glee-uhn) cyst is a fluid-filled lump under the skin. It is often found over a joint or in a tendon in the hand or wrist (Picture 1). A ganglion cyst forms when there is a small tear in the sleeve of thin tissue that covers a joint or tendon. The tissue bulges and forms a sac. Fluid from the joint leaks into the sac and causes swelling. The name of the ganglion cyst changes with its place on the body....

Hearing Loss: Types and Causes There are three main types of hearing loss in children: conductive; sensorineural; and mixed. These may occur bilaterally (in both ears) or unilaterally (in one ear). Conductive Conductive: Hearing loss occurs in the outer or middle ear. Hearing loss happens when sound waves are disrupted or blocked before they reach the inner ear. Usually, this type of hearing loss can be corrected and is considered reversible....

0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: February 3, 2023 (limited) 2h 30m | Drama, Thriller Movie Times Portraits of the life of identical twins Vinod and Pramod. Director: Rohit M.G. Krishnan Producer(s): Sijo Vadakkan Cast: Anjali , Srindaa , Arya Salim, Kichu Tellus, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Sarath Sabha Writer(s): Rohit M.G. Krishnan 0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: February 3, 2023 (limited) 2h 30m | Drama, Thriller Movie Times...

A man stands in front of a group of people and asks, “Who here has mental health?” Only a handful raise their hands. “We all have mental health,” he says. More than 1 in 5 adults have experienced a mental disorder within the past year. And 1 in 5 children will have a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Half of those will not get treatment. The disconnect between prevalence and treatment is complicated, but one contributing factor is stigma....

If you are worried about your child’s development, learning, attention, thinking or social skills, you are not alone. Many families struggle with these problems. Below are tips and resources to help your family find ways to assist your child. Tips and Resources Schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher(s) to discuss your concerns. If your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Plan, ask for a meeting with their educational team....

Legg Calve Perthes (leg caff PUR thees) Disease, also known as Perthes or LCP, is a condition affecting one or both hips typically in children ages 3 to 10 years old. It causes the bone in the hip to die. LCP disease is not contagious. There is no cure; however, most children recover from LCP with time and age. It is more common in boys than in girls, though more bone damage occurs in females....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 665-6051 Fax us at: (614) 566-6745 Pediatrics3555 Olentangy River RdSte 3050Columbus, OH 43214 (map) Learn more about Lindsey J. Beer Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/01/2021 Board Certifications Pediatrics Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 07/01/2021 Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2018 Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine...

Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman today joined with City Council President Michael C. Mentel, Councilmember Charleta B. Tavares, Nationwide Childrens Hospital CEO Dr. Steve Allen and community leaders to announce the Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Families (HNHF) initiative. The five-pronged effort is a new public-private collaborative focusing on neighborhood revitalization in Columbus South Side with the goal of impacting more than 10,000 residents annually. Were excited to work with Nationwide Childrens Hospital and other partners on this comprehensive approach that starts with housing, but also includes education, health, safety and jobs, said Mayor Coleman....

Mohana Ravindranath, “Can voice tech limit COVID spread?” [Interview]. Politico, Morning eHealth Newsletter. 11/30/2020. (Open access copy) Darius Tahir & Mohana Ravindranath, “What Siri and Alexa can do for COVID?” [Quote]. Politico, Future Pulse newsletter (11/18/2020) Mary Bates, “The Role of Health Care Voice Assistants During a Pandemic and Beyond” [Interview]. Pediatrics Nationwide. 2020. Emre Sezgin, “Are we ready to use voice assistants (VA) in healthcare delivery during the pandemic” [Blog]....

A medical identification (ID) is a piece of jewelry that has a medical symbol and states a health condition (Pictures 1, 2 and 3). It can be a bracelet, necklace or sports band. Some people tattoo the information on their wrists or body. Why have a medical ID In an emergency, the medical ID can speak for someone when he or she is not able to speak. It gives quick facts about what is most important to the person’s health so that the right care can be given right away....