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Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-8123 Clinical Therapies6499 East Broad StreetColumbus, OH 43213 (map) Learn more about Jamie E. Braden Biography Jamie Braden, MA, CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist that has been working with pediatrics since 2021 and with Nationwide Children’s Hospital since 2022. Jamie received her Bachelor’s degree from Baldwin Wallace University and her Master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University. Jamie’s clinical interests include treatment of feeding and swallowing patients as well as speech and language disorders....

Kidney shields are custom made to protect your child’s kidneys during sports and activities. They can be used for healthy kidneys or a new transplanted kidney. If your child wants to play sports, talk to their health care provider about the need for a kidney shield and to review all safety concerns. They will talk to you about the risks and benefits of your child taking part in sports. They can also give you a letter of medical clearance for a smooth transition into sports or other activities....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-3649 Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Margaret E. Bassi Biography Margaret Bassi, OTR/L works with children with a variety of disabilities, including fine motor, sensory and rehabilitation. She is passionate about helping children build independence and reach their full potential. Academic and Clinical Areas Occupational Therapy Homecare Occupational Therapy Team Primary Department Clinical Therapies Contact Information Clinical Therapies Call us at: (614)722-3649...

Nationwide Children’s Hospital applauds Congress for passing legislation to protect children’s health care by extending funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2), received overwhelming bipartisan support in both the Senate and House and will extend CHIP funding for 2 years. The bill passed the Senate Tuesday evening, passed the House in late March, and will be signed into law by the President....

Dr. David A. Axelson, MD, has been appointed chief of Psychiatry and medical director of Behavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He will also serve as chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center. “Dr. Axelson will build upon the programs and services developed under John Campo’s leadership. I am confident Dr. Axelson will advance our efforts to provide timely access and produce high quality outcomes in behavioral health care delivery to children and families throughout Ohio,” said Richard Brilli, MD, chief medical officer at Nationwide Children’s....

Typically, when most parents hear the word appendicitis, they also hear the word surgery. Appendectomies have been performed safely for decades and are a proven treatment for appendicitis. But what if there was another treatment option that didn’t require surgery? If your child qualified, what if their appendicitis could be treated with antibiotics alone? Our doctors have studied treatment of uncomplicated appendicitis — and how patients and families choose between surgical and antibiotics only treatment options — for nearly 10 years....

The patella (kneecap) sits in the groove at the end of the femur. It usually moves very smoothly up and down in this groove. Sometimes, it moves too far to the side of the knee and slides out of the groove. This is called a dislocation. This can be caused by trauma, like a fall, twist or direct blow, or can happen at random. It can also be caused by muscle weakness from another diagnosis or problem....

The Center for Pediatric Trauma Research (CPTR) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital conducts research to support global efforts in achieving the best outcomes for pediatric trauma patients. To see current Pediatric Trauma research studies being conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, search the options below. Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Cognitive Assessment Tool Why are we Doing the Study? To test the usability and reliability of a virtual reality game for assessing children’s cognitive skills, such as memory, response time, and how quickly he/she can respond to different gaming rules when they change What is Involved?...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 293-8116 Fax us at: (614) 293-5315 Ophthalmology915 Olentangy River Rd5th FlColumbus, OH 43212 (map) Learn more about Raymond I. Cho Academic and Clinical Areas Ophthalmology/ Eye Clinic Community Physician Primary Department Ophthalmology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/29/2016 Board Certifications Ophthalmology Fellowship University of Michigan Medical School Date Completed: 06/30/2009 Residency Brooke Army Medical Center - San Antonio Date Completed: 06/30/2001...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4088 Fax us at: (614) 722-6988 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Rebekah A. Camarata Academic and Clinical Areas Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Team Pulmonary Medicine Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Critical Care Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/01/2021 Board Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care Graduate School University of Michigan Date Completed: 04/03/2020...

Every person is different and handles situations differently, but hearing for the first time that your child has cerebral palsy is difficult for any parent. “What does this mean for my child?” and “Now what?” are common questions parents ask after learning of the diagnosis. Learning to navigate the numerous medical and community resources can be challenging. Caring for a child with special needs can also be very emotionally difficult and can create stress upon the family....

Contact Information Call us at: (419) 885-8449 Fax us at: (419) 882-7621 Pediatrics5800 Monroe StBldg ASylvania, OH 43560 (map) Learn more about Shannon R. Desmond Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/21/2022 Board Certifications Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Ohio State University College of Medicine Date Completed: 06/30/2020 Internship Riverside Methodist Hospital Department of Medical Date Completed: 06/30/2017 Medical School University of Toledo College of Medicine...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-9500 Fax us at: (614) 355-9510 PediatricsOlentangy Primary Care Center5070 N. High St.Columbus, OH 43214 (map) Learn more about Tanya A. Dedyo Patient Care Locations Olentangy Primary Care Center Academic and Clinical Areas Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Physician Team Primary Care Centers Physician Team Primary Care Pediatrics Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Primary Care Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/04/2019...

Rooming In During the last 24 hours of the hospital stay, before going home, parents are required to complete ‘rooming in.’ This helps parents get comfortable with all the care their baby will need once they are at home. Parents will give all the care for their baby on their own while still in the hospital. Parents will have had all the training needed before starting the rooming in period. Parents are asked to make all the bottles, give all medicines, complete all well-baby care, and use any equipment the baby will need at home....

Three-year-old Nicolas (Nico) Sempertegui, was born with a complex congenital heart condition. He had multiple ventricular septal defects (VSD), an uncommon type of congenital heart defect, which leaves openings in his septum between the two lower chambers of the heart that can lead to life-limiting damage to the lungs and heart over time. Unfortunately, Nico’s home country of Bolivia was unable to provide the care he needed. To help, Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, brought Nicolas to Nationwide Children’s Hospital where a successful operation was performed on May 16 repairing his heart condition back to a normal heart thereby eliminating any damage to his lungs or limitations to his life....

Inspiring, Motivating, Preparing Augmentative & Alternative Communication Teams: Impacting Interventions for Best Outcomes The 2nd Annual IMPAACT Summit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be a two-day regional and national event with multiple visiting professionals as well as our own clinical therapy experts from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The focus of our summit this year is on Impacting Interventions for Best Outcomes in augmentative and alternative communication. This event is appropriate for speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, special education teachers and other pediatric care providers....

Transitioning Adolescents and Young Adults to Adult Congenital Heart Disease Care The Adolescent & Adult Congenital Heart Disease program encompasses a heightened level of expertise, innovation, and advancements allowing us to provide our patients with life-long cardiac care within a caring, family-centered environment. Congenital heart disease (CHD) (being born with a heart defect) is the most common birth defect in this country, affecting one out of every 120 babies. Due to major advances in medical and surgical care over the past 40+ years, more than 90% of these patients are living into adulthood....

The Center for Pediatric Trauma Research (CPTR) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital conducts research to support global efforts in achieving the best outcomes for pediatric trauma patients. Using a multidisciplinary approach, CPTR researchers lead innovative projects to assess pre-hospital emergency medical service, acute medical and surgical management, rehabilitation, and family and community services that impact the short and long-term outcomes of injured patients. CPTR serves as a leader and a partner to translate cutting edge research findings to help patients, families, policy makers, and clinicians make informed decisions....

Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-4287 Fax us at: (614)722-3641 Child Life Specialists700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Donna M. Trentel Academic and Clinical Areas Child Life Specialists Child Life Specialists Primary Department Child Life Specialists Primary Section Family & Volunteer Services Contact Information Child Life Specialists Call us at: (614)722-4287 Fax us at: (614)722-3641 700 Children's DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Contact Information Call us at: (614)722-4287...

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4625 Fax us at: (614) 722-4633 PediatricsNeurology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Emily C. De Los Reyes Biography Emily C. de los Reyes, MD, is an attending pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children’s and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Neurology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She serves as director of the Nationwide Children’s Batten Disease Center of Excellence, and is lead specialist of the Pediatric Neurology Neurodevelopmental Clinic....