Bryan A Strelow

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 339-8500 Fax us at: (614) 339-8501 Ophthalmology6655 Post RdDublin, OH 43016 (map) Learn more about Bryan A. Strelow Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 07/01/2022 Fellowship Midwest Retina Inc. Date Completed: 06/30/2024 Residency University of North Carolina Date Completed: 06/30/2021 Internship Cone Health Date Completed: 06/30/2018 Medical School University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School Date Completed: 12/18/2016 Contact Information Ophthalmology...

December 2, 2022 · 3 min · 555 words · Mary Haynes

Cauliflower Ear

For many years cauliflower ear has been a distinguishing deformity seen in wrestlers, boxers, and martial artists. However, with the introduction of new equipment, cauliflower ear is beginning to surface in other sports where blunt trauma to the ear may occur such as in rugby. Cauliflower ear is a very preventable condition but if left untreated may create problems down the line. The best way to beat cauliflower ear is prevention and early treatment....

December 2, 2022 · 6 min · 1192 words · Adrianne Byrd

Dennis Durbin Md Msce Named President Of The Abigail Wexner Research Institute At Nationwide Children S Hospital

Beginning March 1, 2022, Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE, will become the third president of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Beginning March 1, 2022, Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE, will become the third president of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Durbin joined Nationwide Children’s in 2018 as its first chief scientific officer. As CSO, Dr. Durbin has managed a broad portfolio of research initiatives....

December 2, 2022 · 9 min · 1767 words · Ian Thomas

Do Not Skip The Vitamin K Shot

Expectant parents spend months preparing for the arrival of their new bundle of joy. Classes are taken, books are read, nurseries are decorated and pediatricians are consulted. With all the planning and excitement of labor, parents may not realize that in the minutes following birth a newborn is examined, screened and given all the right care to ensure a happy and healthy immediate future. One routine practice in these early minutes after birth is the administration of vitamin K....

December 2, 2022 · 5 min · 970 words · Bobby Craig

How And Why To Boost Fiber In Your Child S Diet

As we are spending more time cooking at home as a family, this is a great opportunity to try new recipes as well as new foods. Do you struggle to feel full? Have you had issues with constipation? Ever wondered how to decrease your risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, lower your cholesterol, or need help with weight management? Fiber is an essential nutrient found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains....

December 2, 2022 · 5 min · 920 words · Christopher Cleghorn

Karen E Speck

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 Karen E. Speck Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 03/01/2022 Board Certifications Pediatric Surgery Surgery Fellowship University of Michigan Health System Date Completed: 06/30/2014 Fellowship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hospi Date Completed: 06/30/2010...

December 2, 2022 · 5 min · 931 words · Barbara Sherman

Low Maintenance Contraceptives

The National Campaign estimates 82 percent of teen pregnancies are unplanned or unwanted, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4 out of 5 pregnancies among women 19 and younger were unintended. Low maintenance contraceptives, also called Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC,) are the most effective reversible methods of birth control available to reduce unplanned teen pregnancy. Examples of LARCs include the subdermal contraceptive implant and intrauterine devices....

December 2, 2022 · 26 min · 5535 words · Mary Bonato

Maria Cecilia K Mercado

Contact Information Call us at: (614) 566-9683 Fax us at: (614) 566-8046 Pediatrics111 S Grant AveColumbus, OH 43215 (map) Learn more about Maria Cecilia K. Mercado Academic and Clinical Areas Neonatology Physician Team Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Neonatology Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 04/01/2021 Board Certifications Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatrics Fellowship Albert Einstein Medical Center (Temple University) Date Completed: 06/30/2001 Residency New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital...

December 2, 2022 · 4 min · 714 words · Clayton Oles

Media Advisory Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Come Out Walk Garden Play Saturday At Franklin Park Conservatory Community Garden

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts “Come Out & Walk, Garden & Play!” Saturday at Franklin Park Conservatory Community Garden WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010 9:45 a.m. – best media/photo opportunity *event runs until 11 a.m. WHERE: Franklin Park Conservatory ScottsMiracle-Gro Community Garden Campus 1777 East Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In a typical week, only 6 percent of children ages 9-13 actually play outside on their own....

December 2, 2022 · 4 min · 700 words · Pamela Ferguson

National Health It Week

For the second time, Nationwide Children’s Hospital celebrated National Health IT Week to show how Information Technology employees are helping transform healthcare at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A myriad of events were held this year to highlight the successes of health IT at our hospital and how employees, behind-the-scenes, have been improving research and care delivery for the more than one million patients seen at Nationwide Children’s Hospital each year, as well as pediatric patients at other institutions nationally and internationally....

December 2, 2022 · 17 min · 3596 words · Jeffrey Smith

Nationwide Children S Hospital Recognized As Blackdoctor Org 2018 Top Hospital For Diversity

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital earned a spot as a BlackDoctor.org (BDO) 2018 Top Hospital For Diversity. “This recognition serves as an external validation of our efforts to achieve the highest standards of inclusiveness and create a culture that respects individual differences in diverse teams where every person is vital to improving children’s lives everywhere,” said Olivia W. Thomas, MD, Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital....

December 2, 2022 · 5 min · 960 words · Elizabeth Williams

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Welcomes Miracles Magic In Support Of Hospitals Family And Volunteer Services

Miracles & Magic, a comedy magic and illusion show supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Lincoln Theatre. The show will feature some of the best magicians in the world coming together for hours of family-friendly entertainment. Two separate shows will take place at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Lincoln Theatre, located on 769 E. Long St. in Columbus. Proceeds from Miracles & Magic support Nationwide Children’s Family and Volunteer Services....

December 2, 2022 · 2 min · 346 words · Jerome Rue

Patch Testing For Skin Allergies

A patch test is a skin test used to find the cause of a possible allergic reaction on the skin. This reaction is called allergic contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is a reaction to something that came into contact with the skin. This kind of allergic reaction usually causes inflammation (redness, itching). Patch testing is done by the dermatology clinic. During patch testing, different substances are placed on the skin and taped in place....

December 2, 2022 · 18 min · 3656 words · Lillian Cardone

Resources For Providers

When to refer to Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: All common gynecologic diagnoses All sexual reproductive health conditions/needs Prepubertal: anatomic concerns (i.e. imperforate hymen, hymen variants, vaginal masses, vaginal agenesis/atresia, clitoromegaly, labial adhesions), vulvovaginitis, vaginal bleeding, vaginal foreign body, vulvar skin changes, pelvic/perineal pain, ovarian cysts/masses, genital trauma/straddle injuries, precocious puberty Post-pubertal: abnormal bleeding, dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, complex contraceptive needs, reproductive outcomes associated with complex medical conditions Surgical: adnexal masses, ovarian cysts/tumors/neoplasms, mullerian (uterine) and vaginal anomalies, hymenal variants, sedated IUD insertions, laparoscopy for chronic pain...

December 2, 2022 · 1 min · 172 words · Willie Austin

Study Shows Medication Is Frequently Unintentionally Given Incorrectly To Young Children

According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital researchers, 63,000 children under the age of six experienced out-of-hospital medication errors annually between 2002 and 2012. One child is affected every eight minutes, usually by a well-meaning parent or caregiver unintentionally committing a medication error. The most common medication mistakes in children under the age of six occur in the children’s home, or another residence and school. The most common medicines involved are painkillers and fever-reducers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen....

December 2, 2022 · 5 min · 982 words · Todd Mcluen

The Dale Jr Foundations Driven To Give Gloves Program Kicks Off In April

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 28, 2017) – The successful Driven to Give Gloves campaign will kick off at Martinsville Speedway this weekend to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital and four Patient Champions, The Dale Jr. Foundation announced today. This year, Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s race-worn driving gloves will be auctioned off four times during the NASCAR season to raise funds for the groundbreaking work done by the researchers and physicians at the Columbus, Ohio-based hospital....

December 2, 2022 · 13 min · 2650 words · Joseph Harrison

Winter Boy

0 votes and 0 Reviews 2h 2m | Drama Lucas is 17 when suddenly his adolescence is shattered. With the help of his brother, who has moved to Paris, and his mother, with whom he now lives alone, he will have to struggle to learn to hope and love again. Director: Christophe Honoré Studio: Producer(s): David Thion, Philippe Martin Cast: Paul Kircher, Vincent Lacoste, Juliette Binoche, Erwan Kepoa Falé Writer(s): Christophe Honoré...

December 2, 2022 · 1 min · 167 words · Sergio Jenks

10 Tips For Talking To Your Children About Opioids

Based on 2018 data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 128 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The abuse of and addiction to opioid-based prescription drugs (most often, pain relievers) has skyrocketed in recent years and it’s imperative for parents to educate their children about the dangers of this serious national crisis. The Ohio Opioid Education Alliance has ten tips for talking to your kids about prescription opioids....

December 1, 2022 · 5 min · 966 words · Efrain Zeller

About Nurag

The primary mission of the Nephrology and Urology Research Affinity Group (NURAG) is to enhance the health of children with diseases of the kidney and urinary tract by engaging in high quality, cutting-edge research. NURAG fosters the development of collaborative, interdisciplinary teams composed of trainees and faculty in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Pediatric Urology, and the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In addition, membership is welcomed for trainees and faculty in associated disciplines through Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University....

December 1, 2022 · 5 min · 952 words · Juan Burris

Babies And Senses Your Questions Answered

In honor of her appearance on the Netflix show “Babies,” we collected questions from our community for Dr. Nathalie Maitre, neonatologist and Principal Investigator of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Baby Brain Optimization Project (BBOP). How Many Babies a Year Are Born With Cataracts? There are no specific statistics, but the number of babies born with cataracts are extremely low. Doctors will examine a baby’s vision at well baby check-ups and will also discuss any concerns with parents....

December 1, 2022 · 13 min · 2658 words · Kimberly Shoe