Richland Pediatrics

10/04/2025

Fresh produce, fresh tips! 🥕🍌 Don’t let your fruits and veggies go to waste. Check out this blog for smart storage hacks that help your groceries last longer and your budget go further:

Don't let fresh produce go to waste! With a few simple storage strategies, you can keep fruits and veggies fresh longer, save money, and make healthy eating more convenient. Learn the dos and don'ts of storing produce and how to get your kids involved i...

10/01/2025

From growth spurts to mood swings, learn what to expect in early adolescence and how to support your child through the changes: https://bit.ly/479lJ1K 🧠

Adolescence is broken into three stages: early, middle, and late adolescence. While these stages are common for all teens, each person experiences them in their own way.

09/29/2025

☕ It’s National Coffee Day, and we’re raising our mugs to the staff at The Magic Bean and Clementine’s Café who serve up comfort and care every single day!

09/28/2025

“I work with a very experienced and comprehensive group of people to improve the care of children with sickle cell disease. When things are challenging, we work together to overcome these challenges. This is so energizing and this group of people has really helped me grow every day as both a clinician and researcher.” -Susan Creary, MD, Hematology/Oncology/BMT

09/28/2025

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Here are 8️⃣ ways to improve a child's self-esteem and curb childhood obesity: https://bit.ly/3JVahxi.

As a pediatric obesity psychologist, I encounter kids and teens with low self-esteem almost daily. What is often looked over is the interaction between self-esteem, mood and emotional eating.

09/27/2025

🏃 Is your child running cross country this fall? Check out these 5️⃣ tips to help avoid knee pain and prevent knee injuries!

Think your child may have an injured knee? Here's what to do next ➡️ https://bit.ly/4b8PoH1

09/27/2025

💜 Yesterday was Sport Purple for Platelets Day! Our Hematology, Oncology and BMT team wore purple all week to help raise awareness for ITP and other platelet disorders.

Learn more about ITP: https://bit.ly/3TL4PPE.

09/26/2025

👋 Meet Micaiah.

Micaiah’s journey began with a surprise diagnosis just moments after birth. His mom shared, “As soon as he was born, we saw his bladder outside his body. We didn’t know what it was or what it meant for him. We were initially very worried, confused and scared since nothing was seen on any of the previous scans. That is when we first learned about bladder exstrophy.”

After learning more about the condition and the complexity of the surgery required, Micaiah’s family began researching options. That’s when they discovered the Kelly approach at Nationwide Children's.

“On the same day he was born we learned about the diagnosis and also learned he would need almost 16 hours of surgery and that his bones would need to be broken. Days later, as our family was researching, we saw on the Facebook bladder exstrophy group that there was a relatively new Kelly approach which was very different from what we had previously heard about. We learned Nationwide [Children's] was the only place that performed this surgery in the US.”

The Bladder Exstrophy team at Nationwide Children's is the first program in the United States to offer this unique two-step treatment to caring for newborns with this condition. The first surgery to close the bladder takes place when a child is a few weeks to a few months old. Then, between ages one and two, the second procedure, called the Kelly Procedure, creates the sphincter muscles, to more actively allow the bladder to grow. This approach, pioneered by Dr. Peter Cuckow, leads to shorter hospital stays and better continence outcomes without the need for osteotomies.

“The experience at Columbus and Nationwide Children's was great! From the first consultation to every follow-up, we felt so comfortable. The staff made sure Micaiah was as comfortable as possible, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio across the street was a huge help for our family.”

After a successful surgery and a few days of recovery in the hospital, Micaiah is back at home and enjoying time with his two older brothers!

Learn more about bladder exstrophy and our unique approach to care: https://bit.ly/3B1wzt7,

09/26/2025

"I’m passionate about providing the best care possible to every patient and family regardless of race, language or health literacy. Here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, every child matters and it is important to make sure the voices of every patient and family are heard. We have the power to make a difference in patients’ lives, not only in their hospital stay but also in their futures." - Dulce Maria Ovalle Sanchez, Nurse Practitioner, Heart Center

09/26/2025

Did you know that Columbus and Dresden, Germany are sister cities!? To recognize this partnership, two Nationwide Children's Hospital employees are heading to the Dresden Marathon in one month to represent The Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon! Get to know our ambassadors, Amanda Swanson and John Hykes!

Amanda is a pediatric dentist, avid runner, dog lover, and advocate for all things local in Columbus. Amanda started running as a way to meet people and relieve stress while in dental school, and has been running consistently with local run clubs ever since.

John serves as the Director of Foundation Relations at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation and has run 29 half marathons and 4 full marathons! While a student, John was fortunate enough to travel to Germany with classmates and looks forward to exploring more of Germany, and touring Dresden the best way he knows how: running!

Help us cheer them on for their race in the comments!👏

09/25/2025

Recent news may be raising questions about autism, acetaminophen and vitamin B. Experts in autism, pregnancy and pediatrics have all issued guidance through their professional organizations. Nationwide Children's experts are sharing this guidance to help parents navigate their questions. As always, parents are encouraged to speak with their child’s healthcare provider about their specific situation.

To learn more, check out the graphic below and visit our website for everything parents need to know: https://bit.ly/4nIFFxo.

09/25/2025

Today is World Pharmacists Day! When picking up a prescription, have you ever been asked, “do you have any questions for the pharmacist?” Here are 5️⃣ common questions pharmacists get asked!

09/25/2025

September Employee Spotlight - Holly Webster!

Holly Webster has been with Nationwide Children's Hospital for 4 1/2 years and with Richland Pediatrics since 2024 as a nurse practitioner.

"We truly have an amazing team at Richland Pediatrics. My job would not be possible without the great group we have! It is wonderful to watch children grow and form relationships with their families!"

In her free time, Holly likes spending time with her 3 kids and going to their activities.

Get to know Holly!
Hobby: Time with her animals - 3 dogs, 3 cats & many chickens!
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Snack: Spicy Ranch Pickles

09/25/2025

Today is World Pharmacists Day! When picking up a prescription, have you ever been asked, “do you have any questions for the pharmacist?” Here are 5️⃣ common questions our pharmacists get asked!

09/24/2025

Patients, families and staff had the chance to spend time with Columbus Crew players Darlington Nagbe and Diego Rossi, along with our incredible therapy dogs from the Butterfly PAWS program — bringing smiles, joy, and connection to everyone involved. Moments like these remind us how powerful community support can be in building a brighter future kids. Thank you Cenovus Energy for supporting this wonderful event.💛🖤

09/24/2025

🦋 Hear from Christine and Ashley about their work as nurse practitioners, as we celebrate Advanced Practice Provider Week!

09/23/2025

“I take care of children with cancer and disorders of the blood. I’m pretty proud of our team. There’s the bugs and drugs part of it where you give medicines and you treat the primary problem. But these are disorders that impact whole families. They’re very serious diagnoses and you need to be able to treat the whole family. The one word to describe it is a partnership. The families are not alone. I think every day is really sort of a defining day. Children are very resilient even when they are very ill. You learn a lot from them and it’s very inspiring for me to be around every day. It’s always nice to get photos from people who are in college, photos of patients you’ve taken care of who now have children. To kind of be a part of their family.” -Mark Ranalli, MD, Hematology/Oncology/BMT

Learn more about Hematology, Oncology & Blood and Marrow Transplant care at Nationwide Children's: https://bit.ly/3TSJOBG

09/22/2025

Supporting your teen in developing healthy relationships is crucial for their emotional well-being and future interpersonal success. Check out these tips to learn how to foster a positive environment for your teen!

09/19/2025

🧠 Because concussions occur so frequently in young athletes, it’s important for parents to know how to recognize them!

🔗 From symptoms to when to seek care, here is everything parents need to know about concussions: https://bit.ly/47JQBGd.

09/16/2025

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: Alone. Back. Crib. Every baby. Every sleep.

09/13/2025

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Research has shown that children who experience weight-based bullying and teasing are more likely to have diagnoses of depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation.

Learn how to teach children differently about body size differences and what to do if your child is experiencing weight-based teasing or bullying:

Research has shown that children who experience weight-based bullying and teasing are more likely to have diagnoses of depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation.

09/11/2025

What can parents do to keep kids safe in the digital world? Remember GAME! For more digital safety tips, click here https://bit.ly/4oBhthL