Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Transitional Care

Teenagers face many confusing life transitions, including transitioning from pediatric care to adult healthcare. This transition is especially important for individuals with chronic health conditions. NCH has several programs to help educate and support families with transitional care:

• Adolescent & Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program
  Serves adolescents and adults with Congenital Heart Disease to meet their complex medical and surgical needs.
  (614) 722-5622
  nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/adolescent-and-adult-congenital-heart-disease-achd-program
• Autism Spectrum Disorders Adolescent Transition Program
  Helps adolescents and young adults (12-22) plan next steps and access services as they transition to adulthood.
  (614) 355-7570
  nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/center-for-autism-spectrum-disorders/adolescent-transition-program
• Young Adult Diabetes Transition Program
  Helps teens and young adults with diabetes to transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care.
  (614) 722-4425
  nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/young-adult-diabetes-transition-program
  
• Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction (CCPR) Transitional Care Clinic
  Supports children and adults with colorectal malformations and other congenital conditions to receive care and gradually prepare for adult healthcare.
  (614) 722-4086
  nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/colorectal-and-pelvic-reconstruction-ccpr/transitional-care-clinic
  
• ARTICLE: Transitioning to Adult Care
• VIDEO: Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult GI Care