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The Women’s Auxiliary Council of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting an informational dessert and coffee event for prospective members at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Brookside Golf and Country Club, 2770 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235. The event is open to the public and geared for women who are interested in learning about and involvement in the four auxiliaries of Nationwide Children’s – TWIG, Kinder Key, Pleasure Guild and the Women’s Board....

The Cardiology Clinic has moved. Please click here for the new location information. Our Services Genetics By Appointment: (614) 722-3535 Hematology/Oncology Clinic By Appointment: (614) 722-8860 Scheduling an Appointment (Cardiology & Gastroenterology) Phone: (614) 722-6200 Fax: (614) 722-4000 Urgent Consultation Call the Physician Direct Connect Line at (614) 355-0221 or (877) 355-0221 The Cardiology Clinic has moved. Please click here for the new location information. Our Services Genetics By Appointment: (614) 722-3535...

Dear friends of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, In 1892, a group of ladies in Columbus, Ohio convened to launch a children’s hospital. Well more than a century has passed, but our DNA of people helping people has never wavered. With the rapidly evolving conditions related to COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, everyone is affected. I know that your families, your businesses, and your neighborhoods are anxious and frightened. During this challenging time, I want you to know that everyone here is thinking about you....

Michael D. Patrick, Jr., MD, better known as Dr. Mike to patients, colleagues, and fans of his podcasts, attended medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and pediatric residency training at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (then Columbus Children’s Hospital). After completing his fellowship training, Dr. Mike practiced primary care pediatrics in Springfield, Ohio, from 1998 to 2008. During this time, he started a podcast for parents called PediaCast, sponsored by Nationwide Children’s....

“Do I have to eat beets to heal my injury? They smell like dirt. And they dye my teeth red!” “Is it true that eating a lot of protein is going to make my muscles stronger and protect my bones?” “I hear curry helps control swelling. How much should I be taking?” Questions like these often arise in Sports Nutrition Clinic when I have an athlete recovering from an injury. Young athletes and their families want to know the very best tips and tricks to speed up the healing process and return to their sport as soon as possible....

Aromatherapy is becoming more common as a way to support patients during their hospital admission. Aromatherapy is the term for using essential oils in a holistic way, meaning they are used to support health – mind, body, and spirit. Essential oils are very aromatic and are active ingredients naturally found in some plants. They can be made from roots, leaves, flowers, barks, resins, or grasses through a process called distillation or they may be cold pressed....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8304 Fax us at: (614) 355-2878 Pediatrics700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Ashlee B. Kelly Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/19/2021 Board Certifications Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Ohio State University College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/09/2021 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-8304...

Auditory Brainstem Implant Allows Colton to Hear Neurofibromatosis type 2 is a genetic disease. It is a non-cancer tumor in the nervous system most commonly located along the auditory nerve that allows for hearing. Teens and adults with neurofibromatosis type 2, have been able to receive Auditory brainstem implants (ABI’s) for more than 30 years. As of November 2015, about 25 children have obtained an ABI in the United States....

Preparing to go back to school can be filled with mixed emotions for parents of a child with food allergy. This can be particularly anxiety-provoking for parents of kindergartners or those attending a new school. Becoming familiar with the school’s food allergy policies and speaking with the school nurse can help set your mind at ease. Communication with the school is key. Notify the school of your child’s allergy, and provide a Food Allergy Action Plan....

It’s no surprise that mass media and social media can affect everything from the products we buy, to our perception of beauty and body image. Unfortunately, children and adolescents are most vulnerable to the unrealistic expectations portrayed by the media. Children are exposed to thousands of messages every day about how to look and who to be. As social media continues to play a major role in our society, talking to your child about body positivity is more important than ever - and it’s not just a topic for girls....

Contact Information Call us at: (937) 578-4210 Fax us at: (937) 578-4220 Pediatrics17853 State Rte 31Marysville, OH 43040 (map) Learn more about Cheryl K. Kirkby Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 05/31/2002 Board Certifications Pediatrics Residency Emory University Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2001 Internship Emory University Hospital Date Completed: 07/01/1999 Medical School Pennsylvania State University...

A complete blood count (CBC) test tells what and how many red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are in the blood. CBC’s are done in a lab (laboratory) using an automated machine. A CBC can help evaluate overall health, diagnose a medical condition or know if a treatment is working. The health care provider often orders a CBC with platelets and differential. This means that the blood will be tested for the total number of all types of cells and for the number of 5 kinds of white blood cells – neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes....

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), commonly known as acid reflux, is a common diagnosis in infants and children. It is one of the most common reasons for primary care visits and referrals to pediatric Gastroenterology (GI). GER occurs when liquids or solids pass from the stomach back into the food pipe, or esophagus, with or without vomiting. This is often a mild episode and can occur multiple times per day in healthy infants and children....

Courier Services Daily Courier Service for routine and STAT pick-up of specimens is available to clients in our service area for collection of specimens sent to Nationwide Children’s Laboratory Services for testing. For clients located outside of our service area, courier arrangements will be made with the most efficient courier such as Federal Express, U.S. Mail or ground courier. Contact Laboratory Services at (614) 722-5477 or (800) 934-6575. Specimen Processing, Storage Packaging The following information serves as a guide for specimen transport....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-2530 Fax us at: (614) 722-2549 PediatricsCardiology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Deipanjan Nandi Biography Deipanjan “Deip” Nandi, MD, is a cardiologist with the Heart Transplant & Heart Failure Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, he went on to receive an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Harvard University, and his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine....

Balancing the demands of caregiving with other life responsibilities is challenging for many parents. Many things need our attention, and we can be easily distracted by a phone alert or lose track of time scrolling through social media. Many parents’ lives have become even more digitally connected during the pandemic. This can have an impact on the health of families. “Technoference” and Parenting “Technoference”, a term created by researcher Brandon McDaniel, is defined as the everyday interruptions in our quality time together due to technology....

Kohl’s Department Store, through the Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, will announce a $306,153 donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital during a check presentation ceremony Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium’s Fall Festival. The donations were collected from Kohl’s stores located in the central Ohio area. Kohl’s has gifted more than $2.5 million to Nationwide Children’s since 1999. “The Kohl’s Cares program has been instrumental in funding wellness and injury prevention programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital....

Kroger customers and associates have again proven they care about central Ohio children and their families by contributing $122,710.85 during Kroger’s second annual “Kids Come First” campaign. Kroger will present a check for $460,959.82 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital today at 1:20 p.m. as a result of the “Kids Come First” campaign and other fundraisers plus a $200,000 match from Kroger. Bruce Macaulay, president, The Kroger Co., Columbus Division, will present the contribution....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4625 Fax us at: (614) 722-4633 PediatricsNeurology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Margie A. Ream Biography Margie A. Ream, MD, PhD, is an attending pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics and child neurology training at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. She received her doctorate in neurobiology from Duke University School of Medicine, where she studied utero brain and cardiac development....

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4086 Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Natalie Rose Biography Natalie Rose joined The Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR) as a nurse Clinician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2018. Natalie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at The Ohio State University and has worked as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse as well as having experience in the ambulatory arena as a Pediatric Clinical Coordinator....