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Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2530 Fax us at: (614) 722-2549 PediatricsCardiology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kaitlin E. L’Italien Academic and Clinical Areas Heart Center Physician Team Cardiology Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Cardiology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/01/2017 Board Certifications Pediatric Cardiology Pediatrics Fellowship Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2017 Residency Children’s National Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2012...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6630 Fax us at: (614) 722-3122 Cardiothoracic SurgeryPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Lanette L. Johnson Academic and Clinical Areas Heart Center Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Cardiothoracic Surgery Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 10/24/2014 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Graduate School Wright State University Date Completed: 05/30/2014 Contact Information Cardiothoracic Surgery Call us at: (614) 722-6630...

Laundry detergent packets are small packets of detergent that can be tossed straight into a washing machine. They are a quick way to use the right amount of detergent without measuring. But these packets pose a risk to young children and adults with dementia or developmental disabilities. Toddlers will put anything in their mouths, and packets are the perfect size and shape to be picked up. The colorful packets can also look like candy or juice to a young child or vulnerable adult....

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 536-1322 Fax us at: (419) 536-1634 Pediatrics3454 Oak Alley Ct#202Toledo, OH 43606 (map) Learn more about Lois A. Nelson Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 04/29/2022 Board Certifications Allergy & Immunology Pediatrics Fellowship Cleveland Clinic Date Completed: 06/30/2009 Fellowship Strong Memorial Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1980 Residency Wyler Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1976 Medical School University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Date Completed: 05/31/1973...

The Precision Medicine World Conference has awarded Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, with a 2017 Luminary Award, recognizing her for her role in shaping health care through her leading work in genome sequencing and therapeutic application development. The Luminary Award recognizes preeminent individuals who have led the effort to create clinical applications for personalized medicine. She was selected as one of three recipients of the award in addition to Keith Yamamoto, PhD, vice chancellor for science policy and strategy, University of California San Francisco and the National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD....

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Fifth Annual International Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor Conference hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Germ cells are a specific cell that grows during the development of a fetus. These cells go on to become sperm in the testicles or eggs in the ovaries. During the growth of the fetus, germ cells can sometimes travel to other parts of the body and develop into germ cell tumors. Benign or malignant, these tumors can form in the brain or spinal cord....

If you’re not already inspired by our mission to help children everywhere, meet our giving partners. They will definitely energize you. Not only can they vividly imagine what’s possible – gentler treatments for cancer, no wheelchairs, fewer surgeries, safer pregnancies – they are actively making it happen. Money is powerful. From the humblest jingle of the spare change you leave at the register to the multi-million dollar gift that builds a research facility....

An estimated 300,000 sport-related traumatic brain injuries, predominately concussions, occur annually in the United States. In fact, for young people 15- to 24-years-old, sports are second only to motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of traumatic brain injury. A study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is the first to describe rates, patterns and potential risk factors for sport-related concussion using nationally representative samples of high school and collegiate athletes....

A surprisingly easy and low-cost system of sharing treatment information improves dramatically the health of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, a study released today shows. The initiative, called “ImproveCareNow,” functions as an online information network, allowing caregivers to systematically collect and share data together about the latest treatment methods and their effectiveness. Creation and use of this kind of “global bulletin board” has led to rapid improvements in the health of those children participating....

With a remarkable outpouring of support from the central Ohio community, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opening Gala, featuring three-time Grammy award winner, Harry Connick Jr., raised an astounding $3.8 million, directly benefiting research at Nationwide Children’s. With more than 750 people in attendance, the Opening Gala was the first of three public events planned for the dedication weekend, Saturday, June 9 through Monday, June 11, celebrating the completion of the hospital’s new main campus, the largest pediatric expansion ever undertaken in the United States....

The challenge of treating patients with genetic disorders in which a single mutated gene is simply too large to be replaced using traditional gene therapy techniques may soon be a thing of the past. A Nationwide Children’s Hospital study describes a new gene therapy approach capable of delivering full-length versions of large genes and improving skeletal muscle function. The strategy may hold new hope for treating dysferlinopathies and other muscular dystrophies....

After the birth of a child, anorectal malformations (ARM) are usually identified quickly. These malformations affect about one in every 4,000-5,000 births, and boys are slightly more likely to have ARM than girls. Once your child is known to have an ARM, he or she should be evaluated by an expert in colorectal and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Newborn evaluation by a specialist will help your family find out what type of ARM your child has and what type of surgery he or she may need....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5643 Fax us at: (614) 722-3033 Pathology & Laboratory MedicineLaboratory Medicine/Anatomic Pathology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Nilsa Del Carmen Ramirez Milan Biography Nilsa C. Ramirez, MD, is a board certified anatomic pathologist with subspecialty training in gynecologic pathology and expertise in perinatal and obstetrical pathology, as well as in biobanking in the context of adult and pediatric cancer clinical trials. She is the director of Autopsy Services within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH....

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Oluyinka O. Olutoye, MD, PhD, has been appointed Surgeon-In-Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective August 1. In his role, Dr. Olutoye will lead one of the largest children’s hospital surgery departments in the world. Through his leadership of 11 surgical departments, Dr. Olutoye will work to advance Nationwide Children’s common mission, philosophy and approach to excellence in patient care, dedication to outstanding clinical outcomes, commitment to academic excellence and education of the next generation of leaders in children’s surgery....

What is a seizure? A seizure occurs when the nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. Everyone’s brain has continuous electrical activity. When something goes wrong with this activity, your child may have a seizure. Seizures can produce a variety of symptoms depending on what part of the brain is involved. Seizures can range from something as simple as a strange feeling in your stomach to uncontrolled rhythmic movements of your entire body, called a convulsion....

What is Short Bowel Syndrome? Short bowel syndrome is a condition in which the small bowel or intestine is too short to do all the things it is supposed to do to keep a child healthy and growing. Short bowel syndrome is most commonly due to a surgical resection which occurs early in life but can occur at any time and the causes are variable. There are also some other bowel problems, such as motility disorders or problems with the lining of intestine, where the intestine is a normal length but just does not work the way it should....

Personal Best Injury Prevention Our Personal Best Injury Prevention Programs can be tailored to meet the needs of various sports to help you prevent injuries and improve performance. Learn More From the blacktop to the hardwood of an arena court, youth around the country are competing at various levels in the game of basketball. Learn about some helpful ways to keep your body in its best shape to stay in the game....

There are so many things for parents to research and learn before welcoming a new baby into the family. One of the most important things is safe sleep. Babies sleep a lot and there are a few steps to follow to make their sleep space a safe place. Alone Babies should sleep by themselves, in their own sleep space with no other people. Room-sharing is recommended but bedsharing is not. Keep pillows, blankets, toys, stuffed animals, and all other soft items out of the sleep space....

Young children get lots of colds, some as many as 8 to 10 each year before they turn 2 years old. Colds tend to be more common in fall and winter when children are indoors and in closer contact with each other. Of course you want to help out and give them cold medicine, but how do you know what to do? The products are confusing, the ingredients are confusing, the packaging is confusing, the display of the products on the shelves is confusing … and I am a pharmacist!...

Over the past several months, the ways in which healthcare can be provided to patients and their families has changed drastically. Providers and patients both have had to expand their possibilities and modes of giving and receiving healthcare. To limit exposure and risk, clinics have had to decrease their patient schedules and conversely, telemedicine has exploded. Many families and doctors alike have ventured into this “uncharted territory”. Video telehealth visits will likely continue for some time in the future and may become a significant permanent addition to some departments as they allow the benefits of less travel and less risk of exposure to both providers and families....