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Welcome to the Events/Announcements section of our website. Below are our most recent news releases. To view past releases, please use the links to the left. If you would like to be notified when our news release section is updated, please sign up to receive e-mail updates or stay connected with our RSS feeds too!

Recent Press Releases

2/7/2012
Love’s Travel Stops and Jeffersonville Hardee’s® Contribute $30,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
2/2/2012
Renowned Pediatric Cardiology Physician-Scientist Linda Cripe Joins Nationwide Children’s Hospital
1/31/2012
Preeminent Pediatric Cancer Physician-Scientist Timothy Cripe Joins Nationwide Children’s Hospital
1/30/2012
Dr. Jonathan Thackeray Appointed Leadership Roles Supporting Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
1/24/2012
Tickets On Sale for “Seussical”
1/20/2012
New suits brighten outlook for young sickle cell patients
1/18/2012
Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon, Nationwide Insurance Partner with Nationwide Children’s Hospital
1/17/2012
Childhood Cancer Research Grant Awarded to The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
12/20/2011
Bob Evans Farms and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Partner to Improve Pediatric Diabetes Care
12/15/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named Semi-Finalist for TechColumbus Innovation Awards
12/14/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Adds Three to Neonatology Team
12/9/2011
Dr. Don Hayes Appointed Medical Director of Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
12/8/2011
Distinguished Guests Recognized at Youth Sports Safety Summit for Contributions to Education, Research and Legislation
12/7/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Proves to be an Innovator in Web Excellence
12/7/2011
Nationwide Children's Hospital Selected a 2011 Leapfrog Top Children's Hospital
12/5/2011
Tobias Elected Chairperson-Elect of AAP Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
12/5/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Unveils First Mobile Application
12/1/2011
Dr. Gary Smith Receives CPSC Chairman’s Circle of Commendation Award
12/1/2011
Ohio Healthy Weight Outcomes Coalition Part of Elite Group Participating in National Program
11/30/2011
The Diabetes Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recognized by American Diabetes Association
11/30/2011
Ticket Sales Kick off for “Seussical” the Musical
11/28/2011
World AIDS Day Helps Community Remember the Past and Paves Steps for the Future
11/23/2011
AAPD Announces Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center Director
11/22/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
11/18/2011
The Center for Family Safety and Healing
11/16/2011
Shepherd Appointed Neonatology Section Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
11/15/2011
Songs for Sound: Behind The Music
11/14/2011
Columbus Physician Receives AMA Young Physician Award
11/14/2011
Nationwide Children's Hospital Announces New Surgeons Deans and Minneci to Lead Center for Surgical Outcomes Research
11/10/2011
"Christine’s Christmas" Concert Slated for December 10
11/10/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Earns National Distinction as a Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Team
11/9/2011
Kinder Key Calls for Caroling Groups
11/9/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Transport Team Receives Award from the Association of Air Medical Services
11/7/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives Quality Care Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
11/2/2011
Kroger Matches Customer Contribution for $200,000 Donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
11/1/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Successful Completion of Miracles At Play Challenge Supported by Nationwide Insurance and Wolfe Associates, Inc.
10/24/2011
TWIG Bazaar Slated for November 13 at Ohio Expo Center
10/20/2011
Columbus Hospitals Awarded Grant for Neuroscience Trials
10/14/2011
Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders Textbook Published
10/5/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Earns Spot on the 2011 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
10/3/2011
'Cards for Kids' Slated for October 18
10/3/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researchers Receive Neurology Award for Contribution to Clinical Neuroscience
9/30/2011
Pumpkinpalooza Rescheduled for October 8 Due to Weather
9/21/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Reauthorization of Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program
9/19/2011
TWIG N’ Treasures Tag Sale September 23-25 to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital
9/19/2011
“Team Benjamin” Sets Its Sights on Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon
9/15/2011
Kohl’s Donates More Than $300,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
9/14/2011
Inaugural Live Comedy Event to Help Terminally Ill Kids
9/13/2011
Autism Speaks Launches "Blood Draw" Tool Kit; Practical Guidance for Parents and Providers
9/12/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives Award for Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace
9/12/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Honors 2011 Career Contribution Award Recipients
9/8/2011
Media Advisory: Lauren Cheney of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Visits with Patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital
9/7/2011
HIMSS Analytics Honors Nationwide Children’s Hospital with Stage 6 Recognition
9/1/2011
Research Program Gives High School Students the Opportunity to Work Next to Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
8/31/2011
Joliet Franciscan Sisters announce the 2011 Honorees of the Mother Alfred Moes Award and The Franciscan Heritage Award
8/30/2011
Ohio Dental Association Foundation Surpasses $544,000 in Scholarships and Grants Awarded
8/23/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
8/22/2011
Nationwide Children’s Counts Down to New Campus Opening
8/19/2011
Media Advisory: Countdown Celebration for the Opening of the New Main Hospital at Nationwide Children's
8/5/2011
Patient Conference on Little-Known Brain Disorder To Be Held at Nationwide Children's Hospital, August 13-14, 2011
8/2/2011
New Program Educates Teachers about Working with Students Post-Concussion
7/27/2011
Columbus Hyundai Dealers Join Hyundai Motor America to Support Childhood Cancer Research Through 2011 Hope on Wheels Program
7/25/2011
Nelin Appointed Neonatology Division Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine
7/20/2011
Pleasure Guild Announces Nearly $350,000 Donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
7/19/2011
As Budget Battles Are Waged, Central Ohio Family Speaks Out for Preserving Children’s Access to Care
7/12/2011
Junior Golf Classic Slated for July 18 at The Ohio State University Golf Club
7/5/2011
6-year-old Boy Receives "Bloodless" Heart Transplant at Nationwide Children's Hospital
6/28/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Staff Exceeds Goal for Operation Feed Campaign
8/5/2011
'Grab the Bull by the Horns' and Take On This Year's Bull Run
6/14/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
6/9/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Sean Gleeson Appointed to the American Academy of Pediatrics Steering Committee on Quality Improvement and Management
6/8/2011
Two Brothers Born With Forms of Cleft Lip and Palate Raises Awareness of Condition and Risk Factors
6/2/2011
Fairfield Medical Center Uses Telemedicine Technology
5/31/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives Honorable Mention in 2011 RACE for Results
5/25/2011
The 4th Annual Megan’s Miles Run/Walk to be Held May 29
5/17/2011
Nationwide Children's Hospital Ranks in All Ten Specialties in U.S. News Media Group's 2011-2012 Best Children's Hospitals Rankings
5/13/2011
Media Advisory: Kick-Off Planting Party for New Community Garden Located Near Nationwide Children’s Hospital
5/12/2011
2011 BIA Parade of Homes Slated for June 11 - 26
5/12/2011
Lavender Ribbons Hosts a d’vine affair June 3
5/10/2011
St. Rita’s Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announce New Relationship
5/10/2011
2011 BIA Parade of Homes – CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
5/3/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ironton Close To HomeSM Center and ChildLab Moves to New Site in South Point, Ohio
4/29/2011
Merger Creates New Family Violence Coalition
4/26/2011
Dr. William E. Shiels, II, Awarded the Dr. Floyd J. Trenery Memorial Medal at the American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR) Convention
4/18/2011
New charity event brings to life Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital alliance
4/18/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
4/14/2011
Media Advisory: The inaugural Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance
4/14/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Accepted to Neonatal Research Network
4/12/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands Plastic Surgery Services; Focuses on Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach
4/11/2011
Dr. Sudarshan Jadcherla Receives Pediatric Science Award from International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
4/4/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Enlists Medical Animatics to Launch Innovative Child Safety Game
4/1/2011
Public Invited to Join Credit Unions for Marching Miles Event to Support Nationwide Children’s Hospital
3/29/2011
“Evening of Hope” Featuring Edwin McCain to Benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
3/28/2011
Ride 4 Autism Bike Tour Slated for April 30
3/22/2011
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Celebrates Quality Improvement Efforts, Patient Safety Results with Ohio Hospitals
3/14/2011
Winifred Payne of Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives Award from Lifeline of Ohio
3/11/2011
Doctors deliver high-tech training to Central America
3/11/2011
Pedal-with-Pete Foundation Donates $28,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for Cerebral Palsy Research
3/8/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Provides Recommendations for Return-to-Play After Sustaining a Concussion
3/4/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
3/3/2011
Media Advisory: Read Across America Celebration at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
3/2/2011
BRAVO! Donates $11,877 to Nationwide Children's Hospital
2/22/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Joins Autism Treatment Network
2/21/2011
$1.9 Million NIH Grant Supports Research in the Most Common Soft Tissue Tumor in Children
2/15/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Open GI Clinic at Mansfield Close to Home Center
2/14/2011
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Launches “Miracles At Play”
2/11/2011
Media Advisory: Giant Children to Invade Downtown Columbus on Valentine’s Day

If you need more information, please contact one of the individuals below in Marketing & Public Relations at Nationwide Children's Hospital:

Erin Pope

(614) 355-0495

Mary Ellen Peacock

(614) 355-0495

Pam Barber

(614) 355-0495
 

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