Dr Arash Salavitabar visits the studio as we consider extended reality in pediatric cardiology. This involves creating a 3D model of a baby’s unique heart defect, wearing virtual-reality goggles, and then stepping inside to plan the procedure to fix it. We hope you can join us!

Scott McKenzie visits the studio as we consider holiday gift-giving at Nationwide Children’s. We have depended on the generosity of donors since 1892, when a bake sale supported a new hospital for kids in Columbus. We explore our history of philanthropy, current needs, and practical ways YOU can help our mission of supporting every child, for every reason. We hope you can join us!

Dr Scott Hadland visits the studio as we consider substance use disorder and fentanyl overdose in teenagers. Fentanyl deaths in teens are on the rise, with about 22 high school students dying each week in the United States. We provide tips for pediatricians, parents, schools, and communities aimed at preventing these tragedies. We hope you can join us!

Dr Holden Elkhammas and Dr Leah Middelberg visit the studio as we consider teen driving safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, but most of these deaths are preventable. We explore strategies for keeping young drivers safe on the road. We hope you can join us!

Dr Richard Kirschner, Dr Adriane Baylis, and Chaitali Amin visit the studio as we explore the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. We discuss this genetic condition’s cause, features, diagnosis, management, and long-term outlook. We hope you can join us!

Dr Richard Kirschner and Krista Schrader visit the studio as we consider the Magical Moments Foundation. This organization supports children and families impacted by facial differences by encouraging kids to dream big… and then making those dreams a reality. We hope you can join us!

Dr Jonathan Napolitano, Annie Imber, and Eric Leighton visit the studio as we consider student-athletes training and playing in hot, humid weather. Having an emergency action plan in place can prevent problems as temperatures soar. Tune in to learn more!

The Butterfly Paws team visits the studio as we explore the role of facility and therapy dogs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. These gentle, well-trained canines offer a healing touch and supportive care for kids who need it most. We hope you can join us!

Drs Julie and Jeffrey Leonard visit the studio as we consider kids and teens with traumatic neck injuries. Do they all need X-rays? Or could we develop criteria that determine who needs films and who doesn’t? This would save some young patients from radiation exposure while ensuring bony neck injuries are not missed. We hope you can join us!

Dr Henry Xiang visits the studio as we explore the use of virtual reality games in the management of pediatric pain. This approach has shown promise for reducing stress during painful procedures, such as burn dressing changes. We hope you can join us!