Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children's had a strong presence at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy 2026 Annual Meeting this month, including our first-ever booth presence at the conference. With more than 35 staff members in attendance, our team helped lead conversations shaping the future of gene and cell therapy through scientific presentations, symposium leadership, patient advocacy and translational research innovation. To learn more about the research taking place at Nationwide Children’s or to connect with our team, visit https://bit.ly/4nJPoow Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with our team further when we host the “ASGCT Graduate Medical Education Bootcamp in Cell and Gene Therapy” this summer in Columbus!

Join Luke for his day as an RN on the cardiac step-down unit! #NursesMonth

No two days are the same for our urgent care nurses! We have urgent cares located throughout Central Ohio, and each of these teams brings skill and compassion to every patient they see. Help us thank these urgent care nurses in the comments!👏 #NursesMonth

👋 Meet Nehemiah. After Nehemiah transitioned from breastfeeding to baby food at the age of 8 months, his mother, Logan, started noticing eczema-like rashes on his skin. Upon switching to formula and regular milk, Nehemiah fell ill several times a day. Alarmed by this, Logan sought medical advice and was advised to try a sensitive formula, but this did not improve his condition. One morning, after having scrambled eggs and cereal for breakfast, Nehemiah became lethargic, and his face turned purple. Acting swiftly, Logan called 911, and Nehemiah was rushed to Nationwide Children’s Hospital where it was discovered that he might have gone into anaphylactic shock due to an allergy. Following this experience, Nehemiah was referred to the Allergy Clinic at Nationwide Children’s. Tests revealed that Nehemiah had numerous food allergies. Despite the diagnosis, Nehemiah continued to fall ill and was severely underweight. At the suggestion of his allergist, Nehemiah underwent an upper endoscopy with a biopsy of his esophagus to test for a potential stomach disease. The results confirmed that Nehemiah had eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus. Immediate intervention involved a strict diet and medication to manage the inflammation. Today, Nehemiah continues to adhere to a strict diet, avoiding allergens and triggers for his condition, but no longer requires medication. He is regularly monitored by the EoE Program at Nationwide Children’s. Despite his challenges, Nehemiah remains a cheerful, bright, and resilient child! Learn more about the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Program at Nationwide Children's: https://bit.ly/3V8tGxH #EOEAwarenessWeek #LifeAtNCH

We are excited to announce the opening of our newest location: Grove City Close to Home with Urgent Care! Located at 1350 Stringtown Road in Grove City, this facility houses a variety of departments and services, including: -Urgent Care -Radiology (X-ray) -Laboratory Services -Pediatrics of Grove City -Developmental Occupational Therapy -Developmental Physical Therapy -Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy -Speech Therapy -Electrocardiogram Testing (EKG) Check out our new space in the photos below and visit our website for hours and directions: https://bit.ly/43lQOvP.

That’s a wrap on POSNA 2026! Last week, the Nationwide Children’s Orthopedics team traveled to Orlando to attend the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Annual Meeting. From contributing to presentations and research to connecting with colleagues across the pediatric orthopaedics community, our team was proud to be part of the conversation. If you didn’t get a chance to attend or stop by our booth, you can still connect with our faculty and learn more about our unique programs and training opportunities at https://bit.ly/3R6LAS5.

This Mental Health Month, read about Kerube's role within behavioral health: “Mental health specialists play a critical role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of patients. Early intervention, compassionate care, and consistent support can significantly improve outcomes for children and adolescents." Learn more about mental health specialist roles at https://bit.ly/4di4yMZ

We loved celebrating Nurses Week with the outstanding Nationwide Children’s staff and can’t wait to continue the appreciation throughout Nurses Month!👏

Today is International Nurses Day! On behalf of our entire team, we are so very grateful to each and every one of our nurses for everything they do for our patients, for our team and for each other. Is there a nurse who has made an impact on your family? Send them a note of appreciation in the comments below.