Government Relations

The Government Relations Department advocates for public policy involving child health and facilitates Children’s Hospital’s interactions with public officials by employing a variety of advocacy efforts including:

  • Creating programming and educational materials to keep hospital employees and friends updated on child health issues

  • Overseeing the Children’s Action Network, a grassroots advocacy network

  • Supplying information on how to contact and communicate with public officials

  • Meeting with legislators in Washington, D.C. and the Ohio Statehouse to discuss and develop child health policy

  • Facilitating tours for public officials and staff who wish to visit Children’s Hospital

Meet Our Leadership

Government Relations
Nationwide Children's Hospital
255 East Main Street, 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH  43215
Phone: (614) 355-0701
Fax: (614) 355-0710
Email: CAN@NationwideChildrens.org

Bill Byers, JD

Morna Smith, PhD

 

Bill Byers, JD
Vice President,
External Relations

Morna Smith, PhD
Director,
Federal Relations & Health Policy

 Heather Dahlberg Schmaltz
Director,
State Government Relations

Matt Peters
Grassroots Coordinator

Children's Action Network

The Children’s Action Network (CAN) promotes the health and safety of children by advocating for policies and programs that meet children’s needs and enable them to reach their full potential.

 

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