Nationwide Children's Linden Primary Care Center

07/18/2025

📣 CALLING ALL PATIENT FAMILIES!

Patient Champions are individuals treated at Nationwide Children's in any department. Whether it’s participating in fundraising events, sharing your story through the various hospital media outlets or getting involved with our hospital programs - our Patient Champions are the motivation behind the work that we do every single day!

▶️ Is YOUR child interested in being a Patient Champion?! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4milSEz.

07/17/2025

Did you know: Poisoning from ni****ne pouches in children has increased by 763% in just 3 years.

How can you keep your child safe? Here are 4️⃣ tips from the Central Ohio Poison Center.

07/17/2025

Here are 5️⃣ things to know about anorectal malformations or imperforate a**s, a rare birth defect that occurs in 1 in 5,000 children.

Learn more about lifelong anorectal malformation care here at Nationwide Children's: https://bit.ly/3XexyhB.

07/16/2025

Do you know what your pancreas does? Find out why this organ is so important!

Learn more about Pancreas Care here at Nationwide Children's: https://bit.ly/45fVoMg.

07/16/2025

Have you ever looked up when walking through the hospital? If you have, you might have noticed birds flying overhead! We know nature has a powerful effect on healing. It is just one reason why we brought nature’s animals inside for our patients and their families to see and experience within our buildings! 🦋

07/16/2025

Athletes: Our Sports Performance Coach shares 4️⃣ bodyweight exercises you can add to your next upper body training session!

Learn more about Sports Performance at Nationwide Children's: https://bit.ly/3DbeeKX.

07/15/2025

The poison plants are back, and this summer, they promise to send 40 million Americans to seek medical care!

Here's everything you need to know about poison ivy, hemlock, oak and sumac: https://bit.ly/3WisGqk.

07/15/2025

"You know that pediatric cancer happens. You know that it happens to hundreds and thousands of kids around the work. But you never think it's going to happen to your kid." -Jim, Will's Dad

Meet Will. At age 7, he was diagnosed with an osteosarcoma after breaking his leg while visiting his grandmother in Pennsylvania. Scans of the injury revealed that Will’s broken leg was likely caused by a tumor.

Hundreds of miles from home and overwhelmed by their son’s crushing cancer diagnosis, Will’s parents were delivered another devastating blow when doctors explained that amputation might be necessary to keep the cancer from spreading. Upon hearing that prognosis, Will’s mom and dad decided to get Will back home to central Ohio where they were told that, just a few miles from their family’s home, a team of pediatric orthopedic surgeons and oncology specialists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital were spearheading the newest treatment approaches for pediatric sarcoma patients.

At Nationwide Children's, Will’s parents desperately hoped to find options that might save their son's life and his leg, too. That hope turned into a reality when they met Dr. Thomas Scharschmidt, Director of Orthopedic Oncology. Dr. Scharschmidt and his team performed a complex limb-salvage surgery allowing Will to keep his leg and still successfully recover from his cancer treatments.

Watch as Will and his family share more about his journey with osteosarcoma and find out where they are today; nearly 8 years after his initial diagnosis.

Learn more about our Orthopedic Oncology Program: https://bit.ly/3ZzAA1C.

07/14/2025

✨ Say hello to Lucy — our curly-coated ray of sunshine and Butterfly Paws pup! This poodle has a passion for playtime, a soft spot for snuggles and a dolphin toy she treats like royalty.🐬If she’s not hiking through the woods or chasing squirrels (don’t worry, she never catches them!), you can find her in her favorite place — bringing joy to our amazing kids and staff at Canine Corner.

Help us show Lucy some love in the comments below! 💕

07/14/2025

Our employee run club is on the move! Watch Rachel show us their weekly run.

Learn about the race that brought this group together, the most meaningful marathon in the country, The Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon: https://bit.ly/3ItbyuM

07/14/2025

Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air from coughing and sneezing. As measles cases reach record numbers across the United States, it is important to know that immunization with the MMR vaccine is the best protection against measles.

Parents: Visit our website to learn more about the signs and symptoms of measles and additional prevention measures you can take to keep your family safe. https://bit.ly/469QFym

Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air from coughing and sneezing. It is a vaccine-preventable infection. Symptoms of measles usually occur one to two weeks after exposure to an infected individual.

07/12/2025

New Parents: Do you know how to create a safe sleep environment for your child? Check out our infographic below and follow these tips. Every baby. Every sleep.

03/26/2025

The Proud Linden Parent Program is a free program for parents and caregivers of children ages 2 to 8 living in the Linden neighborhood. Keysha shares more about the benefits and what you should know!

02/23/2024

The Project ECHO series presents a new event on March 20 for parents/caregivers, who have an autistic child. This Transition to Adulthood session will discuss factors influencing outcomes for individuals with ASD/IDD, the importance of a successful transition to adulthood and factors related to success in adulthood. Register for the event here: https://bit.ly/4bOaMCM

08/09/2023

“I’ve learned that clinical care and community engagement are connected deeply. To truly care for a family and make a difference in their health, you have to be engaged in the spaces where our families live, work and play. The understanding, collaboration and trust that it builds facilitates my work as their pediatrician.” -Akua Amponsah, MD, Physician, Primary Care

03/24/2023

Did you know: Girls who have a mother, sister or aunt with endometriosis have an almost 10 times increased chance of developing endometriosis? Parents, learn the risks of endometriosis and how it is diagnosed. https://bit.ly/424daQH

03/18/2023

Did you know that even though they are available for sale, some products can actually be dangerous for your baby? When putting together your baby registry keep safety in mind by keeping these potentially dangerous items off your list.

Newborns’ needs are very basic those first few weeks at home. This is the first in a series of blog posts which will go more in-depth on a few things to think about when it comes to keeping your newborn safe and healthy.

03/13/2023

Have you ever heard of Testicular Torsion? 1 in 4,000 males under 25 experiences this condition and emergency surgery is required as it could result in the loss of a testicle. Learn the sign. https://bit.ly/33Gqahn

There aren’t many true emergencies in my field of pediatric urology, but torsion of the testicle is one of the more common ones that I face on a regular basis. Unfortunately, my experience is that most people are unaware of the issue, even though it can happen in 1 in 4,000 males under age 25.

03/12/2023

Babies need to feel nurtured and safe in order to thrive and they are able to do this best when they have a secure attachment with their parent. Luckily opportunities to bond with babies and young children are hidden in everyday activities! Learn more.

Babies need to feel nurtured and safe in order to thrive and they are able to do this best when they have a secure attachment with their parent. Opportunities to bond with babies and young children are hidden in everyday activities!

03/02/2023

Sleep training for babies: Our expert shares 5 steps to a better night's sleep. https://bit.ly/3JkSzOf

The joys of having a new baby…. and oh, the restless, sleep-deprived nights! One of the most common questions I get asked as a pediatrician is how to sleep train a baby. This is a time-tested recipe for establishing a sleep routine early on.

03/01/2023

One way to reduce the risk of SIDS is to always put your baby to sleep on their back. Only 44% of parents do this at every sleep. Know the ABC's of Safe Sleep: https://bit.ly/3katR8G

02/26/2023

Learning how and when to let go of the pacifier might be the first real conflict with your toddler. Here are 7 strategies to help your child break the habit. https://bit.ly/3IsKGaj

Learning how and when to let go of the pacifier might be the first real conflict with your toddler. Even though the process of removing a pacifier can seem like a challenge, there are tips and tricks to make the transition go smoothly for your family.

02/24/2023

It's Dental Health Month! Here are 4 tips to help prevent cavities: https://bit.ly/3YQg61t

Your child is unique: choosing the best fit for your family can take the confusion out of cavity prevention!

02/13/2023

What exactly is a bruise, and when should you be concerned about them? Find out. https://bit.ly/3Er2HVB

All children get bruises at some point. It’s an inevitable part of the process of learning how to explore the world! However, seeing a bruise can be distressing to parents, especially if they did not witness how their child got it.