Family violence is an umbrella term for child maltreatment and neglect, teen dating abuse, domestic violence and elder abuse. Unfortunately, it’s more common than you might think. Here are some nationwide statistics: A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds. 1 in 3 girls is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner....
The implanted port (which may also be called an Implantofix® or Port-A-Cath®) is a device and catheter (tube) that is surgically placed under the skin in your child’s body (Picture 1). It lessens the need to start an IV for every treatment. With this device your child can receive medicines or fluids directly into one of the large veins and into the blood stream. A noncoring needle (Picture 2) must be used with the device because it has a special tip that will not damage the rubber septum (top of the port) of the implanted port....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-5050 Fax us at: (614) 722-5058 PediatricsPhysical Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Karl W. Klamar Biography Karl Klamar, MD, FAAPMR, is a member of the Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Nationwide Children's Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His clinical and research interests are centered on brain injury and, in particular, on mild brain injuries and concussion....
Contact Information Call us at: (614)355-8740 Email Kelly A Leonard, AT, ATC, MS Sports Medicine5680 Venture DriveDublin, OH 43017 (map) Learn more about Kelly A Leonard Biography Kelly Leonard, MS, AT, ATC, is a certified athletic trainer with Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports Medicine and is the athletic trainer at West Jefferson High School. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training at Capital University, where she was also a member of the volleyball team....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6642 Email Lee Ann R. Magiera, PT, DPT, FAPTA Clinical Therapies700 Children’s DriveColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Lee Ann R. Magiera Biography Lee Ann Magiera, PT, DPT, FAPTA, is a board certified pediatric physical therapist and Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association who currently works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit providing developmental therapy services for premature and medically fragile infants. She graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH and completed her outpatient pediatric physical therapy residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2020 and completed her neonatology physical therapy fellowship at Nationwide Children’s in 2021....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-8978 Fax us at: (614) 722-4633 PediatricsPatient Care Service700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Maryann M. Kaler Academic and Clinical Areas Neurology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neurology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 01/05/2020 Board Certifications Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate School University of Maryland Baltimore County Date Completed: 07/28/2000 Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (614) 722-8978...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4700 Fax us at: (614) 722-4718 Psychiatry and Behavioral HealthPsychology700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Nicole R. Dempster Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Academic and Clinical Areas Pediatric Psychology Physician Team Primary Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Primary Section Psychology Research Publications Basile NL, Brown Kirschman KJ, Dempster NR. Psychosocial, neurodevelopmental, and transition of care practices provided to children with CHD across North American cardiac clinics....
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common life-threatening childhood form of muscular dystrophy. It is characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles and caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene. This mutation leads to an absence of the protein dystrophin, which is chiefly located in skeletal and cardiac muscles. “The consequences of this disease are debilitating and patients usually die from respiratory failure or heart failure in their early 20s,” said Dr....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 355-5984 Fax us at: (614) 355-5970 Email Sarah E. Purdin, MOT, OTR/L Clinical Therapies4363 All Seasons DriveHilliard, OH 43062 (map) Learn more about Sarah E. Purdin Biography Sarah Purdin, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Her past experience and continuing education include developmental, fine motor and sensory-based treatment. She enjoys working with a variety of patients in order to help further their skills and achieve their highest level of functional participation....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4425 Fax us at: (614) 722-4440 PediatricsEndocrinology700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Sasigarn A. Bowden Biography Sasigarn Bowden, MD, is a pediatric endocrinologist in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a professor of clinical pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Bowden received her medical degree from Chiang Mai University, Thailand. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at Prince of Songkla University, Songkla, Thailand, and a pediatric residency at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee....
Our partners receive expert care. For all of their serious athletes. When schools and organizations partner with us, they receive athletic training and access to comprehensive care from the leaders in sports medicine. At Nationwide Children’s, we work with coaches, athletic trainers and parents in many school districts throughout central Ohio to provide treatment for concussions and sports injuries. And to help athletes learn to prevent them in the first place....
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10 to 24 years, and it accounts for more than 17 percent of all deaths in this age group. In 2016, an estimated 6,150 youths died by suicide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The overall rate of deaths by suicide in this age group is 9.6 per 100,000. According to a U....
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that involves delays in how well a person is able to control, or regulate attention, behavior and emotion. Symptoms of ADHD can affect a child’s functioning in the home, at school and with friends. Teachers and parents often focus heavily on managing the behavioral and academic challenges experienced by youth with ADHD while paying far less attention to the emotional and social effects ADHD can have....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-4200 Fax us at: (614) 722-4203 Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Alok M. Moharir Patient Care Locations Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Languages Spoken English Spanish Academic and Clinical Areas Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Physician Team Anesthesiology Fellowship Faculty Primary Department Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/14/2012...
Eleventh Annual Myology Course Presented by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University August 29 to September 2, 2022 | In Person Although attendance is free, registration is required. To register, click the link below. Register Now For additional information on the Myology Course, please contact Dr. Megan Waldrop. Featuring faculty from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University and the NCH/OSU Center for Muscle Health & Neuromuscular Disorders, this in-person course is oriented toward medical and doctorate level trainees, with a goal of providing an up-to-date survey of neuromuscular diseases....
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to offer clinical experiences for students. We work closely with students to ensure the highest quality of learning opportunities. We offer two different student experiences: Practicum: An introductory experience to the child life profession Internship: Provides advanced experience to further develop skills for child life students Please refer to our Cover Letter for more information on the programs, prerequisites, and application information. We follow the ACLP deadlines and require the ACLP Common Application for intern applicants....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6510 Fax us at: (614) 722-4768 PediatricsPatient Care Services/Affiliated OSU700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Debra L. Armbruster Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Research Publications Clifton-Koeppel R, Armbruster D, Coe K. Medication Safety in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Position Statement #3073. Adv Neonatal Care. 2021 Dec 1; 21: 432. Armbruster D, Slaughter J, Stenger M, Warren P....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6547 Ear, Nose & Throat Services (Otolaryngology)555 S. 18th St.Columbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Emily M. Seitz Biography Emily started at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2016 as a volunteer and patient care associate on the Hematology/Oncology unit, and continued there as a nurse after completing her BSN at The Ohio State University in 2017. She transferred to her job in the ENT Clinic in August of 2018 and started as Dr....
(From the July 2022 Issue of MedStat) Rebecca Scherzer, MD, is a professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Scherzer received her medical degree from the Wright State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Florida Shands Hospital and her Allergy and Immunology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. She is the section chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the program director of the combined Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Allergy and Immunology Fellowship training program....
Sports Medicine Facilities Sports medicine services are closer to you than ever. Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine provides care at locations throughout Columbus so you can get your athlete back in the game. Find a Location Nationwide Children’s Sports Medicine Functional Rehabilitation is an aggressive sports therapy program that is designed to fully return our patients to their full pre-injury level. This program is provided by licensed athletic trainers and also takes into account any deconditioning that may have taken place....
