|
Posted: 5:01 PM Jul 6, 2009
Columbus Children's Hospital to Open Center in Ironton
Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio announced Monday it plans to open a “Close To Home” Center in Ironton, Ohio later this month.
Reporter: WSAZ News Staff Email Address: news@wsaz.com |
|
9 Comments
Font Size:
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio announced Monday it plans to open a “Close To Home” Center in Ironton, Ohio later this month.
“Close To Home” Centers offer community-based testing, treatment and care for children and families depending on the needs of the community.
It includes pediatric surgery, neurology and urology specialty services. The Pediatric Surgery Clinic will offer surgery consultation and post-surgical follow-up care. The Neurology Clinic will provide services in sub-specialty evaluations and care for children who have neurological disorders affecting the central nervous system, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. The Urology Clinic will offer comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with diseases of the genitourinary tract.
This is the eighth ”Close To Home” Center in Ohio.
The Ironton “Close To Home” Center will also include a “ChildLab” which opens on July 13.
Both will be located at 407 S. 3rd St., Suite B.
Latest Comments
Posted by: tigerdad
on Jul 7, 2009 at 06:25 AM
I too am pleased to see this coming to our town, I have a healthy 5 yr old now that would have never made it, If it wasn't for childrens hospital in columbus
Posted by: Olivia
on Jul 7, 2009 at 02:09 AM
It's so nice that there's another alternative to SOMC! Although I'd rather die on my way to Columbus (and I am an employee of SOMC), I'm so happy there's a closer alternative!
Posted by: mlewis
on Jul 6, 2009 at 10:10 PM
this is great news, columbus childrens saved both of my childrens lives and im so glad that they will be closer
More Stories
$250,000,000
Live Feed Now on the Always On Channel
|
|
|
Popular Searches Powered by Local.com |
WSAZ.com Most Popular / Most Comments
- NEW INFO: Suspect Arraigned in Walmart Parking Lot Armed Robbery
- Man Charged with Trying to Suffocate Infant Daughter with Pillow
- Hackers Post W.Va. Police Officers' Personal Info
- Winfield Mayor Fires Police Chief
- Agriculture Flood Disaster Declared in Jackson County, W.Va.
- IRS Warns to Expect Some Refund Delays
- Man Threatens Medical Staff with Gun
- UPDATE: State Fire Marshal's Office Investigating Union Township Fire
- UPDATE: Mother Awaiting Sentence Faces More Trouble
- NEW INFO: South Point Man Sentenced in Marijuana Conspiracy
- UPDATE: Renewed Effort in Search for Missing 3-Year-Old Girl
428 Comments - UPDATE: New Chief Deputy in Mason County Releases Department Mission Statement
145 Comments - UPDATE: Woman Fires Attorney in Sniper Digging Case Lawsuit
124 Comments - UPDATE: Mingo County Mother Gets Maximum Sentence in Husband's Death
89 Comments - UPDATE: Mother Awaiting Sentence Faces More Trouble
60 Comments - UPDATE: Some Questions Remain Unanswered in Deadly CO Leak
43 Comments
CNN.com News Headlines
- 'They want to finish us,' Syrian resident says
- Syrian regime gets bloody nose
- How is al-Assad hanging on?
- Opinion: Russia, China kneecap U.N.
- Analysis: Why Syria is not like Libya
- Terrified 911 callers detail Powell blast
- Prosecutors want Sandusky kept inside
- Britain: No negotiations on Falklands
- Alcohol blamed in Ukraine cold deaths
- Grammys set stage for Adele
- Five things we learned from Tuesday's Santorum sweep
- Funeral for Powell boys on Saturday
- University of Florida suspends fraternity for 'physical hazing incident'
- Victim in Atlanta video beating to speak out
- 2nd L.A. teacher charged in abuse probe fired
- Court rejects same-sex marriage ban
- Psychologist: Hinckley 'would not pose a significant risk'
- Suspect dies after 3 people are shot at transit station near Dallas
- Presidential historian pleads guilty to stealing documents
- A bullet, broken heart & murder
- Ex-Maldives president wants successor to resign
- U.S. drone strike in Pakistan kills 10 near Afghan border
- 'No negotiations' on Falklands, UK vows
- Russia, China battle to curb U.N. power
- Group: Ugandan lawmaker revives anti-gay bill
- Steinem and Wolfe: Can we end rape as war tool?
- Safety checks ordered for all Airbus A380 airplanes
- Egypt's American soccer coach
- Can a nuclear Iran be deterred?
- When cooking can be deadly
- Band camp, other clubs suspended
- Champion remembered at event
- More members accused of hazing
- Words matter in Penn State case
- Out-of-county jury for Sandusky?
- Sandusky wants to see grandkids
- 4th accuser drops abuse allegations
- Accuser pleads guilty to child sex
- Attorney: Victims to sue university
- Miss. high court considers pardons
- Luke Winn: By The Numbers: Breaking down No. 2 Syracuse's zone efficiency
- Orange headed for No. 1 seed in bracket
- Ranking the NFL announcer teams from best to worst
- Steve Rushin: For better or worse, goats an indelible part of sports culture
- Memphis joining Big East for all sports in 2013
- Big Ten exploring a four-team playoff
- No. 10 Duke aims to bounce back against Heels
- Pierce passes Bird on scoring list
- No. 3 OSU dodges Purdue upset
- Ellis' 48 not enough; Warriors tumble to Thunder
WSAZ.com Sponsor Sections & Links
 |
SOMC
Very good things are happening here. Click here to learn more |
 |
Click here for school closings and delays |
 |
Watch the Lottery Live Monday - Saturday @ 6:59pm on WSAZ NewsChannel 3. Need to check your numbers? Click here. |
 |
Watch the Ohio Lottery Drawings weeknights @ 7:29pm and Cash Explosion Saturday @ 7:30pm on WSAZ NewsChannel 3. |
 |
Click here to donate and help WSAZ help children at risk in our region. Thank you. |
 |
Click here to see how our partners are making Moms and women's lives easier. |
First Warning Hour-By-Hour Forecasts
