NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SPORTS MEDICINE

NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SPORTS MEDICINE PARTNERSHIP

Your athletes deserve the very best when it comes to sports-related care. And they need it fast. As a valued
community partner, our Sports Medicine Priority Scheduling and Injury Hotline gives you immediate access
to an athletic trainer. Our comprehensive team of specialists delivers age-appropriate care to get your athletes
back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.

Our partners receive priority care. For all of their athletes. Because when your athlete is injured, everything matters.

• Staffed 7 days a week by a certified Athletic Trainer •
• Available to discuss and provide injury advice •
• Schedule priority appointments when needed •
• Alleviate unneeded trips to the Emergency Room •
• Offer quick appointment times to meet your needs •
• Provides peace of mind when dealing with kid’s injuries •

Hotline: (614) 403-6396
Staffed 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day

NationwideChildrens.org/SM-Priority-Scheduling

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