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The polar vortex has finally passed and we’ve entered spring! It’s time for kids to play freely outside right? Well, for children with asthma or other breathing problems, hot, sunny days can often worsen breathing problems due to high ozone levels. Ozone is formed in the Earth’s atmosphere through the action of ultraviolet (UV) light, and is normally concentrated about 6 to 31 miles above the earth’s surface in a layer called the stratosphere....

Contact Information Call us at: (734) 764-4152 Fax us at: (734) 936-7984 General Pediatric Surgery1540 East Hospital DrAnn Arbor, MI 48109 (map) Learn more about Arul S. Thirumoorthi Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Languages Spoken English German Tamil Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/01/2022 Board Certifications Pediatric Surgery Surgery Surgical Critical Care Fellowship University of Michigan Health System Date Completed: 08/31/2018 Fellowship Columbia University Medical Center...

Our Services Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Hours: Open now Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Sunday Closed Monday 8:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:00am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:00am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm Saturday Closed Our Services Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Hours: Open now Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Sunday Closed Monday 8:00am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:00am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:00am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm...

The eighth-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, benefiting The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held 7 – 11 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Brookside Golf and Country Club located at 2770 West Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235. Hosted by Kinder Key, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Children’s, guests are invited to mix their jeans and jewels and enjoy an elegant evening. The Denim & Diamonds Gala features heavy hors d’oeuvres, delicious cocktails and an evening of dancing and entertainment with this year’s emcees, WBNS-10TV’s Karina Nova and Columbus’ own Dimitrious Stanley....

Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology has been appointed President-elect of the North American Society for Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), the largest society in the world dedicated to serving pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition communities. Dr. Di Lorenzo began his term as President-elect in October 2012 and will become President in October 2014 with a two-year term. In this role, he will lead more than 1,400 pediatric gastroenterologists in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Mexico and eight provinces in Canada....

There isn’t a perfect definition of stress, but it is a common feeling these days. Why are we experiencing so much of it? Dictionaries define stress as the feelings that result from pressure or tension. Stress is a very normal part of life. When big events happen on a global scale everyone feels more stressed! But don’t worry (ha!), humans are programmed to handle stress. Many years ago, physical and emotional stress response helped us survive, and even thrive, despite remarkable odds....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-3713 Fax us at: (614) 355-3747 Pediatrics700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Harold E. Hestand Biography Harold (Bud) Hestand, MD, is an attending physician at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Dublin Close To HomeSM Center’s Urgent Care, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas...

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (hah-she-MOH-toes thyroy-DIE-tuss) is the common name for autoimmune hypothyroidism. It is one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism in school age children and can result in an underactive thyroid gland. It occurs more often in children who already have other auto-immune conditions, such as Type 1 Diabetes and celiac disease. Cause The immune system works to protect the body from illness and germs caused by viruses and bacteria....

(From the May 2022 Issue of MedStat) Celebrating the Growth and Change of Homecare Due to increased demands for pediatric home care in central Ohio and beyond, Nationwide Children’s Homecare Pharmacy and HME physical spaces at 255 E. Main Street have been renovated and expanded. The Pharmacy has more than doubled in size with new workstations for staff, increased storage, dedicated shipping/receiving and a larger refrigeration area. The new space also has USP 797 clean rooms, equipped with negative air flow hoods and compounding areas three times the size of the former area to support larger volumes of home infusions....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5651 Fax us at: (614) 722-5671 DentistryLAC Dentistry700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Kimberly J. Hammersmith Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Dentistry Physician Team Primary Department Dentistry Primary Section Pediatric Dentistry Research Publications Danesh DO, Peng J, Hammersmith KJ, Gowda C, Maciejewski H, Amini H, Wapner AW, Meyer BD. Impact on Dental Utilization of the Integration of Oral Health in Pediatric Primary Care Through Quality Improvement....

0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: February 24, 2023 (limited) PG | 1h 20m | Animation, Comedy, Family Movie Times “Mummies” follows the fun adventures of three Egyptian mummies who live in an underground secret city, hidden in ancient Egypt. The trio includes a princess, a former charioteer, and his younger brother along with their pet baby crocodile. Through a series of unfortunate events, the mummies end up in present-day London and embark on a wacky and hilarious journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, that was stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby....

Distracted driving is a prevalent safety hazard for everyone, but especially for drivers in their first several years behind the wheel. A new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shows that universal handheld phone bans for all drivers may be effective at reducing handheld phone use among young drivers. In a study published online today and in the December print issue of Annals of Epidemiology, researchers examined data for young drivers’ handheld cell phone use across the country from 2008 through 2013 and compared it to state legislation regarding cell phone use while driving....

Water tubing, a recreational activity in which participants ride an inner tube which is pulled behind a boat by a tow rope, has grown in popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of injuries related to this activity has also increased. According to a new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the annual number of water tubing-related injuries increased 250 percent over the 19-year study period, rising from 2,068 injuries in 1991 to 7,216 injuries in 2009....

(From the March 2022 Issue of MedStat) Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named to Forbes’ 2022 America’s Best Employers List Forbes has named Nationwide Children’s Hospital one of “America’s Best Large Employers.” Nationwide Children’s is the top ranked hospital in Ohio and 9th among all hospitals in the United States. View the recent news release. Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives American College of Surgeons Level 1 Verification Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently received verification as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification quality improvement program....

Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (post throhm BAH tik sinn drohm) or PTS can occur when there are changes in a blood vessel after a blood clot is formed. PTS develops in about 25% of children who have a blood clot called Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). People with a more extensive DVT are more at risk for developing PTS. Signs and Symptoms Early signs of Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS): Swelling in an arm or leg Pain in the arm or leg Changes in skin color Dilated blood vessels in the affected arm or leg A Later Sign Is:...

Due to recent drug shortages and cost increases of the otic solution, Partners For Kids and Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Otolaryngology Department recommend using Ofloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution as an ear drop for a safe and effective alternative. Download Now Prescribing Guidelines for Acute Otitis Externa and Otitis Media with Tympanostomy Tube Otorrhea Practice Tool Due to recent drug shortages and cost increases of the otic solution, Partners For Kids and Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Otolaryngology Department recommend using Ofloxacin 0....

0 votes and 0 Reviews Action, Adventure, Comedy Eleven-year-old orphan Tiger dreams of being a certified Travelguard, safely transporting valuables from town to town. His hero is the legendary Master Yang, who has disappeared, but Tiger has a stroke of luck in his journey. Director: Joey Zou, Stanley Tsang Producer(s): Bob Koch, Changye Chen, Dai Tian, Haiyang Bai, Hang Gao, Hao Li, Haotong Xiong, Jiaojiao Li, Jiating Zhao, Kong Linghui, Lixia Zhu, Lu Di, Maonan Wu, Ping Huang, Shuai Peng, Tantan Cheng, Xiaohui Yu, Zhang Lian, Zhe Li, Zhigang Zeng...

0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: February 3, 2023 (limited) 2h 11m | Thriller A young man gets tangled up in the murder of a girl. In order to avoid being framed for the crime, he has to crack the case himself. Director: Jiyen Krishnakumar Cast: RJ Balaji, Aishwarya Rajesh, Isha Talwar, Bagavathi Perumal, Vivek Prasanna Writer(s): Jiyen Krishnakumar 0 votes and 0 Reviews In Theaters: February 3, 2023 (limited)...

The Seventh Annual BuckeyeThon dance marathon will be held Saturday, February 16 through Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) on The Ohio State University campus in Columbus. The event is organized and facilitated by Ohio State students with all proceeds benefiting Nationwide Childrens Hospital.Hundreds of Ohio State student participants and volunteers will engage in 14-hours of non-stop dancing and entertainment. Proceeds are raised by student participants through public pledges from family, friends or community donations....

What SSI Is SSI is a government program that gives money to people who have low income and few resources and who are aged 65 or older, blind or disabled. You do not have to have worked, but there are citizenship and financial requirements. What Income Is Considered Income includes cash, checks, and gift items received, such as food and shelter. It is divided into two groups: Earned income – wages, net earnings from self-employment, certain royalties and monies from sheltered workshops....