Nationwide Children's Hospital

👋 Meet Kaid! Kaid was born at 24 weeks and 6 days gestation on May 22nd, weighing just 1 lb. 10 oz. and measuring 12 inches long. His mom shares his incredible journey: "...It was a terrifying moment, one I never expected to face so early in my pregnancy, but our medical team worked swiftly and skillfully to bring Kaid into this world safely." Kaid was born at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Shortly after he was born, his care team determined that he needed to be transferred to Nationwide Children's Hospital. Kaid's mom continues, "The team from Nationwide Children’s made the nearly two hour trip to Lima from Columbus where Kayla and Brenna were instrumental in stabilizing him for nearly 8 hours. We remember watching them work, feeling both fearful and hopeful, knowing that every moment was critical. Their tireless efforts to keep Kaid stable gave me hope, but we all knew that he needed to get to Columbus, where he could receive more advanced care. Initially, the plan was to transport Kaid by ambulance, but as the situation developed, it became clear that time was of the essence, and Kaid had to be flown to Columbus. The Transport Team worked quickly and carefully to ensure that Kaid made the journey safely, and we will forever be grateful for their professionalism and dedication. They played such a critical role in getting him to the care he desperately needed, and for that, we will always be thankful. Once Kaid arrived at Nationwide Children’s, he faced many challenges. There were days when the future seemed uncertain, but we always held on to the fact that the incredible care he received from Nationwide, starting from his early moments in Lima, was what allowed him to keep fighting." We are so excited to share that Kaid officially got his "Zoo day" and headed home with his parents in late September! Kaid - you are amazing! 📷 Check out these incredible photos Kaid's family shared from his journey - including his flight on Monarch 1 from Lima to Columbus and a visit before discharge from Transport team members, Brenna and Kayla! 🚁

🎉 Congratulations to Amanda Justice on winning the Excellence in Hospice Award from Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice! She was selected as the winner among other terrific hospice caregivers for going above and beyond and ensuring outstanding care to Ohio hospice patients. We're proud to have Amanda on the Nationwide Children's Hospital team! #LifeAtNCH

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! 🦋 #LifeAtNCH

We love to see teams giving back!❤️ Over the weekend, the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension participated in the Kidney Walk at Lower.com Field! Staff members took part in the annual fundraiser for the National Kidney Foundation with giveaways and games! #LifeAtNCH

Our behavioral health team is growing! Join us for our interview event on October 24 and learn more about roles for RNs and mental health specialists. #JoinNCH

☕ Happy National Coffee Day! Come with us for a caffeine break at Clementine’s Cafe. Check out all of the places to eat at Nationwide Children's: https://bit.ly/3BmxOTl #NationalCoffeeDay

💜 Today is Sport Purple for Platelets Day! Our Hematology, Oncology and BMT team have been wearing purple all week to help raise awareness for ITP and other platelet disorders. Learn more about ITP: https://bit.ly/4gF04Rj. #ITPAwareness

We've loved getting to celebrate Advanced Practice Provider Week! To end the week, meet Diane! She shared, "The most rewarding thing in my role is interacting with children to ease their fears about going to sleep under anesthesia. I’m passionate about giving safe and kind care to our patients." If you're interested in working as an Advanced Practice Provider at Nationwide Children's Hospital, you can learn more at https://bit.ly/3P884hw #APPWeek

🎉Get to know the September employee of the month, Anissat Salamy! Anissat's nominator shared, "Anissat (Ani) is attentive to patient needs, always prioritizes safety and communicates concerns with leadership in the best interest of her patients. Ani shows compassion to families, and always approaches the day with a positive attitude. She is kindhearted, respectful and has the desire and ability to create a strong sense of community in her department." Help us congratulate Anissat in the comments! #LifeAtNCH

🏀 Today we had some amazing visitors from The Ohio State Men's Basketball Team! Evan Mahaffey, Kalen Etzler, Austin Parks and Colby Baumann came to brighten the day of patient families and staff! #GoBucks #LifeAtNCH