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Parents and caregivers have traditionally relied on cribs, playpens and bassinets to protect children while they sleep. The massive crib recalls followed by the announcement in December 2010 by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ban drop-side cribs have caused many families to question the safety of these products. A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined injuries associated with cribs, playpens and bassinets among children younger than 2 years of age from 1990 through 2008....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2297 Fax us at: (614) 722-2332 RadiologyRadiology700 Children’s Dr E4AColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Nicholas A. Zumberge Biography Nicholas A. Zumberge, MD, is a Pediatric Radiologist in the Department of Radiology at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He also is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a Clinical Professor of Radiology at the University of Toledo Medical Center....

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-2415 Pediatrics2213 Franklin St.Third FloorToledo, OH 43620 (map) Learn more about Pamela J. Oatis Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 04/29/2022 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/1985 Residency Medical College of Ohio at Toledo Date Completed: 03/31/1983 Internship Medical College of Ohio at Toledo Date Completed: 03/31/1982 Medical School...

One to seven days before the procedure or surgery at the Westerville Surgery Center, a nurse will call you. You may get more than one call. If you have not been contacted by 4 p.m. the day before the procedure or surgery, call (614) 355-6100. During the call, the nurse will get a health history and discuss the following information: Current health status – recent or current sickness, like a cough, cold, fever or rash....

For many families, the coming school year will be different than any other. No matter what type of learning environment children experience, there will be adjustment to new expectations, routines, and procedures. It is normal for children to have difficulty adjusting in the first few weeks of school each year, but this year, fears of getting sick, school safety protocols for COVID-19 or heightened tensions around racism may make the transition even more difficult....

A sigmoidoscopy is a test that allows the doctor to look directly at the lining of the lower end of the large intestine (rectum and sigmoid colon) using a flexible tube that has a light and video chip at the end (either a sigmoidoscope or a colonoscope). Prior to this test the child must take medications that will clean stool out of the colon. The scope is passed through the anus, into the rectum and then into the sigmoid colon....

Anterior ankle impingement is pain and pinching of bone, soft tissue or scar tissue at the front of the ankle. This can happen after a new or old injury. The swollen tissue or scar tissue gets caught between the bones of the lower part of the leg (tibia) and the upper part of the foot (talus). A bony spur at the front of the lower part of these bones may also pinch normal tissue causing swelling....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5777 Fax us at: (614) 722-5510 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Stephanie B. Monnin Biography Stephanie Monnin RN, MS, FNP is a nurse practitioner in the Division of Pediatric Dermatology at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She received her undergraduate degree from Ohio University and her Masters of Science in nursing from the Ohio State University. Stephanie has clinical experience in primary care as well as the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's....

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is located on the inside of the elbow. Ligaments are tissues that hold the bones together. The upper arm bone (humerus) is attached to a bone in the forearm (ulna) by the UCL (Picture 1). This ligament can be injured by being stretched or torn. This injury can change the stability of the elbow. There are different types of UCL injuries. These are called grades. UCL grades are:...

There are two types of batteries. One kind is long and skinny like AA or C. Many flashlights and toys use that kind. The other kind of battery is round, flat, and looks like a silver button. Button batteries are in watches, key fobs, thermometers, singing cards, and many other items in your home. Button batteries can look like a piece of candy or gum to young children. If one is swallowed, it can cause serious harm....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2472 Fax us at: (614) 722-3535 Email Betsy Schmalz, MS, CGC Genetic and Genomic Medicine700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Betsy Schmalz Biography Betsy Schmalz, MS, CGC, received her MS degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1985. She worked with Boris Kousseff, MD at the University of South Florida from 1985-1988. She achieved her genetic counseling board certification in 1987. In 1988, she started with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Clinical Genetics....

Chris Waynar (43065) has been appointed site manager of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dublin Close To HomeSM Center and Hilliard Close To HomeSM Center.In his role, Waynar is responsible for program and staff development as well as facility management, and works closely with community physicians and local organizations.Previously, Waynar was a business process consultant in the Business Process Improvement department at Nationwide Childrens. His responsibilities included workflow analysis, time management studies and other various improvement studies designed to reduce cost and save time....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 722-1753 General Pediatric SurgeryPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Dana L. Noffsinger Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner Team Burn Center Nurse Practitioner Team Trauma Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department General Pediatric Surgery Research Publications Vest E, Armstrong M, Olbrecht VA, Thakkar RK, Fabia RB, Groner JI, Noffsinger D, Tram NK, Xiang H....

Back in 1999, we had a pool party for our daughter’s fifth birthday. And since there would be lots of little ones swimming in the shallow end of our backyard pool, we decided to hire a lifeguard to ensure a trained set of eyes were always on the water. Our daughter and a couple of her friends were already in the pool when the lifeguard arrived. It was then (before the hired help had the opportunity to step out of his street clothes) that our usually hesitant two-year-old son decided to jump in and join the girls....

Parents of children with disabilities and medical needs may find disaster preparedness overwhelming, and sometimes, they may need help finding and collecting resources. All families need to be ready for emergencies and disasters, and for families of children with disabilities, extra prepping may be necessary. Children with disabilities rely on their parents, care takers, and school personnel to keep them safe during a disaster. It is important for you and your family to design a response plan for times of crises, so that your family knows how to react....

Dermatology Looking for services or physicians who can help treat this condition? Click Here Keeping your child’s skin clean and moisturized is very important. This will help keep the skin healthy and prevent irritated, dry skin. Taking baths once a day and using moisturizing creams 2-4 times a day will help prevent dryness. Baths Your child should bathe at least once a day. Baths will introduce moisture into the skin, remove irritants from the skin, and help prevent infections....

At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we are committed to the advancement of educational opportunities for our trainees. We offer programs that encourage fellows to expand upon their subspecialty education. Learn more below: Fellows’ College Intramural Funding for Research Master’s Funding Program Fellows’ College is the fellow-specific educational series provided by Nationwide Children’s. The college consists of three pillars: core curriculum, professional development and scholarship. Core curriculum focuses on health care equity and healthcare systems....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4753 Fax us at: (614) 722-4755 PediatricsPulmonary Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Grace R. Paul Biography Grace Paul, MD, is an associate professor of pediatrics in the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Paul completed her medical education at Christian Medical College in Vellore, India, followed by pediatric residency at Case Western/MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland....

12 votes and 1 Reviews | Write a Review On Netflix: December 8, 2022 - Vol 1 / December 15, 2022 - Vol 2 Documentary, Television, Biography Watch Trailer In an unprecedented and in-depth documentary series, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share the other side of their high-profile love story. Across six episodes, the series explores the clandestine days of their early courtship and the challenges that led to them feeling forced to step back from their full-time roles in the institution....

Most people think of their homes as one of the places they feel the safest. However, injuries at home are common, especially among children. Every year, millions of children are unintentionally injured in the home, and thousands of these children die or suffer severe disabilities. Still, the important thing to remember is that most injuries can be prevented. CIRP is working to prevent home injuries by translating cutting-edge original research into innovative interventions and public policy changes that will reduce injury-related disabilities and save lives....