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Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-3675 Institute for Genomic Medicine575 Children’s CrossroadColumbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Mariam Mathew Biography Mariam Mathew, PhD, FACMG is a clinical director within the Institute for Genomic Medicine. She received her PhD at the University of Toronto, Canada where she focused on variant fusions in acute promyelocytic leukemia. Her interest in clinical diagnostics expanded through the course of her post-doctoral work at the University Health Network - Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory in Toronto, where she led the analytical validation and implementation process for a targeted Next Generation Sequencing panel for hematological malignancies, and contributed to designing a variant classification system directed at interpreting somatic variant profiles....

WHAT: “Songs for Sound” Event Friday Evening at the Bluestone Event benefits the ENT program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Friday, December 9, 2011 7-11 p.m. – media opportunity WHERE: Bluestone 583 East Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: “Songs for Sound,” emceed by 92.3 WCOL’s “Woody and the Wake-Up Call” morning crew, will be held Friday evening at the Bluestone in Columbus. Proceeds from the event benefit the ENT program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4581 Fax us at: (614) 722-6842 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Melinda R. Ingram Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/02/2015 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/10/2015 Contact Information...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4200 Fax us at: (614) 722-4203 Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Melissa R. Cameron Academic and Clinical Areas Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/30/2021 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Graduate School Emory University Date Completed: 12/19/2020 Contact Information...

Working in child injury prevention, I’m hyper-sensitive to safety issues in our home. My husband is an engineer, so he needs clear-cut rules, but no spreadsheet or method of organization could prepare us for the safety needs of our son. A few days after we brought our son home from the hospital, my husband left our new child unattended on the changing table because our son spit up and he “needed” to grab a burp cloth from across the room....

Obstructed mullerian duct anomalies are defects in the development of the reproductive system that are present in a female baby before birth. Mullerian ducts are the early structure within an embryo that develop into a female’s reproductive organs including Fallopian tubes, uterus, uterine cervix and part of the vagina. Sometimes defects block the duct (channel) through which blood should flow out of the body during monthly menstruation. Obstructed mullerian duct anomalies can cause blood to collect in the uterus and the vagina, instead of flow out of the body....

Approximately half of residential fire deaths occur at night, when victims are asleep. Even in daytime fires, many deaths occur as a result of the victim being asleep at the time of the emergency. Conventional residential tone smoke alarms fail to awaken the majority of children 6- to 12-years-old during stage 4 sleep. A study published in the October issue of Pediatrics and conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) in the Columbus Childrens Research Institute at Columbus Childrens Hospital and the Sleep Disorder Center at Columbus Childrens Hospital, is the first to compare the ability of different types of alarms to awaken children while monitoring sleep stage....

Polyps are relatively common in children. Many of these are juvenile polyps which are not cancerous. Some polyps occur as part of a polyposis syndrome. As part of both the evaluation and treatment of polyps, they are removed endoscopically by polypectomy. This is done through the colonoscope if the polyps are in the colon (large intestine) which is the most common location, or through the endoscope if the polyps are in the stomach or small intestine....

Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual Junior Golf Classic, slated for Monday, July 6 at The Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet and Gray Courses. The event is organized by the Women’s Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital with all proceeds benefitting the hospital. “Well kids helping sick kids” has been the motto for this annual junior golf event since its inception. The tournament provides an opportunity for youths ages 9-18 to play the game they love and give back to their community by helping raise funds for the areas of greatest need at Nationwide Children’s....

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 885-8449 Fax us at: (419) 882-7621 Pediatrics5800 Monroe StBldg ASylvania, OH 43560 (map) Learn more about Sanjay S. Shah Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/21/2022 Board Certifications Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Temple University Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1996 Internship Reading Hospital & Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/1993 Medical School Pennsylvania State University...

Spirit Halloween stores are supporting Central Ohio’s sick and injured kids with the return of their annual ‘10 for 10’ coupon to raise funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Spirit Halloween, the country’s leading seasonal Halloween retailer, is devoted to bringing the fun and excitement of Halloween to children everywhere through its Spirit of Children program. The program brings Halloween to hospitals and rehabilitation centers, bringing joy to kids who might not be able to experience Halloween like they would if they were home....

Columbus, Ohio – Tournament officials announced today that the 14th playing of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, concluded August 23, 2020, at The Ohio State University Golf Club - Scarlet Course, raised a total of $2,670,000 for central Ohio charitable organizations, including $2,500,000 for pediatric cancer research and treatment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The total marks the largest single-season charitable donation raised for the hospital in the 14-year history of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals event and the fourth consecutive time the $2 million mark has been exceeded....

Tuberculosis (too ber cu LOW sis), or TB, is the common name for a germ (bacteria) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Active TB disease is contagious. That means it can be spread from one person to another. It is most often spread through the air. The germs may enter the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs or sneezes. People nearby may breathe in these germs and get infected....

Using a schedule helps you and your child know what to expect. It gives structure to your day. It also helps prevent problems because it lets your child know when the fun things will occur. What You Will Need Kitchen timer Activities for your child to do Reward items for your child to earn Schedule items (objects, pictures, written) What to Do First, decide which type of schedule your child needs....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 326-1600 Fax us at: (614) 326-3600 Pediatrics5072 Reed RdColumbus, OH 43220 (map) Learn more about Bethany J. Caldwell Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Physician Team Primary Care Pediatrics Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2017 Residency OSUWMC/Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2017 Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine and Publ...

The only way to prevent pregnancy is to not have sex. However, if you are sexually active, the best way to reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is to use birth control, plus a condom, every time. There are many birth control (contraceptive) methods available. Some methods last for years and some do not. Some methods have hormones, some do not. Birth control is safe, easy to use, and has few side effects....

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 Colleen B. Flahive Biography Colleen Flahive, MD, is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. After completing her medical education at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, she completed her pediatric residency at Lurie Children’s Hospital and her pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition fellowship at Nationwide Children’s....

A colonoscopy is done to examine the entire colon (Picture 1). A flexible tube (scope) with a bright light on the end is used for the test. The doctor will look for signs of redness, swelling, bleeding ulcers or infections of the bowel wall. He will collect small samples (biopsies) to be looked at under a microscope. How to prepare for the test For one week before the procedure and 3 days after the procedure, your child should not take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)....

Raise your spoons and gather your friends to celebrate DQ Miracle Treat Day on August 14, when all proceeds from Dairy Queen Blizzard sales at participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill stores around the country directly benefit 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The featured Miracle Treat Day “Blizzard of the Day” will be Oreo®, which is still the most popular Blizzard Treat to date. The Blizzard of the Month for August, the new Chips Ahoy!...

Dehydration means that your child has lost too much fluid and does not have enough electrolytes (salts) in their body for it to work the right way. There are many ways a child can get dehydrated. Diarrhea, vomiting, and fever are the main causes in babies. Refusing to drink enough due to mouth sores or a bellyache. Not drinking enough in hot weather or when exercising. Babies and younger children are at greater risk of getting dehydrated....