I thought shields protected a person from radiation. Why are you not using them anymore? I thought shields protected a person from radiation. Why are you not using them anymore? Why were shields used in the first place if they have no benefit to the patient and carry a risk for using more radiation? Can radiation impact my child’s ability to one day have children? If my child receives X-ray exams regularly, are they at greater risk of harm from radiation?...
Mission Statement The Advanced Competency in Pediatric Bioethics for pediatric residents provides training, experience, and skills necessary to become a physician leader in improving the ethical care of children, including one-on-one case-based tutorials with expert faculty educators, reading seminars, experience in teaching bioethics to peers and medical students, observational experience on an ethics committee, scholarship, and mentoring. Goals Develop advanced knowledge and experience in pediatric ethical theory, case analysis, teaching skills, and exposure to medical ethics scholarship A publishable paper in bioethics in a peer-reviewed, indexed journal Experience in observing ethics committee deliberation Teaching bioethics to learners as a small or large group facilitator, with faculty mentorship...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-1783 Fax us at: (614) 722-1753 PediatricsPatient Care Services700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Alicia K. McVity Academic and Clinical Areas Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Emergency Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/31/2017 Board Certifications Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate School Mount Carmel College of Nursing Date Completed: 05/05/2017 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-1783...
Contact Information Call us at: (419) 251-2395 Fax us at: (419) 251-2401 Obstetrics and Gynecology2213 Franklin AveToledo, OH 43608 (map) Learn more about Alicia P. Huckaby Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 04/29/2022 Board Certifications Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2018 Medical School Lincoln Memorial University Date Completed: 05/10/2014 Contact Information Obstetrics and Gynecology Call us at: (419) 251-2395 Fax us at: (419) 251-2401...
Nationwide Children’s collects patient satisfaction information about our ambulatory surgery services. Surveys are randomly distributed to one of every four families that experience ambulatory surgery care. The survey asks patients and their families to rate the care they received on the scale below: 5 = Very Good 4 = Good 3 = Fair 2 = Poor 1 = Very Poor Our goal is to achieve a perfect score of 5 on all surveys....
Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-6052 Sports Medicine584 County Line Road WestWesterville, OH 43082 (map) Learn more about Ashley E Minnick Biography Ashley E. Minnick, MSAH, AT, ATC, received her Bachelor of Science in Education (major: Athletic Training) from Wright State University. She is licensed by the state of Ohio and certified by the Board of Certification as an athletic trainer. She is an active member of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association, and National Athletic Trainers Association....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 840-3500 Fax us at: (614) 840-3510 Pediatrics1250 Dearborn DrColumbus, OH 43085 (map) Learn more about Bill G. Gegas Academic and Clinical Areas Family Practice Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Family Practice Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 05/11/1993 Board Certifications Family Medicine Residency Riverside Methodist Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1987 Internship Riverside Methodist Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1985 Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine...
Cleft palate with or without cleft lip (CP±L) is among the most common congenital conditions in the United States, occurring in about one in 800 births. Children with CP±L need care from different specialties. Care can last through adulthood to improve speech, facial appearance and physical and psychosocial health. Cleft care has changed a lot over time. There is a need to study results (outcomes) in larger, newer, and more diverse groups of children....
Located in Room T1012 on the first floor near Heritage Hall and the Crossroads Registration (shown below), The Janet Orttung-Morrow MD Family Health Information Center is a consumer health library containing a multimedia collection of books, journals, pamphlets, videos/DVDs and databases. These resources are designed to help parents and families find information about issues that affect their child’s health care, psychological well-being, education and social skills. The Family Health Information Center is open to the public from noon to 5pm Monday through Friday....
The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the belly (abdomen). It is tucked under the liver (Picture 1). The gallbladder stores a liquid called bile that helps with the digestion of fat. When a person eats food with fat in it, bile is released into the small intestine through small tubes called bile ducts. Gallbladder problems can be caused by gallstones. Gallstones are small hard stones that can block the flow of bile out of the gallbladder, causing pain and vomiting....
Every over-the-counter (OTC) medicine you can buy at the store must include a ‘drug facts’ label. This label has information about what the medicine does and how to use it safely. See Picture 1 below. Drug facts Active ingredients (A) This section tells you the part of the medicine that makes it work. This is called the active ingredient, or the ‘generic’ name for the medicine. The ‘brand name’ is the more common name for the medicine....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4625 Fax us at: (614) 722-4633 PediatricsNeurology700 Childrens DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Jo Ellen M. Lee Biography Jo Ellen Lee RN, MSN, CPNP is nurse practitioner in the Division of Pediatric Neurology at Nationwide Children's Hospital. She is a member of the Pediatric Stroke and Vascular Anomalies multidisciplinary team. Her clinical interests include pediatric stroke, general pediatric neurology and patient education. Patient Care...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 392-5911 Fax us at: (614) 392-5919 Dentistry5749 Maxtown RdSte BWesterville, OH 430828683 (map) Learn more about Joel J. Richards Academic and Clinical Areas Dentistry Community Physician Primary Department Dentistry Primary Section Pediatric Dentistry Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/17/2016 Board Certifications Pediatric Dentistry Residency University of Nebraska Medical Center Date Completed: 06/30/2016 Contact Information Dentistry Call us at: (614) 392-5911 Fax us at: (614) 392-5919...
These days, it seems as new tobacco products are being advertised everywhere. Offerings span from more “traditional” products like cigarettes, cigars, hookah, and smokeless products like chewing tobacco and snuff, to newfangled devices and products like e-cigarettes and “vape-pens.” This increasingly complicated world can be difficult for parents to navigate, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed and ill-prepared to address the topic of tobacco use with their children. The fact remains, however, that ALL these products are harmful, particularly for kids....
Both you and your child want mealtimes to be as pleasant as possible. You also want to be sure he eats enough healthy foods to help him grow and develop as he should. It is a big step to go from bottle or breast feeding every 3 or 4 hours to having a regular schedule of 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. Use this information to help you navigate this transition successfully....
Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently was awarded an initial $5.5 million contract from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to serve as a Biospecimen Core Resource (BCR) for The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), a program co-managed by the NCI and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Following a three-year pilot phase, TCGA is moving forward to create a comprehensive catalog of the genomic changes involved in more than 20 common types of cancer....
Lane Bryant, the nation’s leading women’s specialty size apparel brand, and Columbus-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital partnered to present an exclusive fashion show last night, aligning with the brand’s Give. Share. Love. campaign that was launched in April in support of the hospital and its services. The fashion show starred Nationwide Children’s staff (dressed in the Christian Siriano for Lane Bryant collection) along with patients treated at the hospital, and a few of their siblings....
0 votes and 0 Reviews Rotten Tomatoes® Score 56% 1h 46m | Drama Set in the late 1980s, Ocean Boy is told through the eyes of a 13-year-old boy, Rockit. As he grapples to understand why his Mum’s not coming home, Rockit embarks on a magical holiday with his father, Bosch, only to discover they’re actually running from the law. Rockit finds a soulmate and then teenage love with Ash Ash, but it’s the ocean that gives him the security and calm he yearns from his parents....
Little Hearts, Inc. littlehearts.org Little Hearts, Inc. is a national organization with a mission to give support, education, resources, networking opportunities, and hope to families affected by congenital heart defects. Members are families from around the country who have or are expecting a child with a congenital heart defect. Through the support services, Little Hearts hopes to promote public awareness for this #1 birth defect. Icing Smiles icingsmiles.org Icing Smiles is a non-profit organization that gives custom celebration cakes and other treats to families dealing with the critical illness of a child....
Swaddling (SWAD ling) is the close wrapping of an infant, usually with a light cloth, leaving the head exposed. It is done to help young babies sleep quietly, awaken fewer times and cry less. A blanket wrapped snugly around your baby’s body can feel like the mother’s womb and help soothe a newborn baby. How to Swaddle Correctly Spread your baby’s receiving blanket out flat, with one corner folded down....
