A Momentous Day for Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Day’s events marked with back-to-back visits by President Barack Obama, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland

Friday, June 18, 2010, marked a momentous day for Nationwide Children’s Hospital with back-to-back visits by President Barack Obama and Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. Both visits highlighted the hospital’s growth and leadership – a testament to its commitment to central Ohio’s children, caring for them not just inside, but beyond its four walls.

• Read a full recount of the day's activities

• See President Obama's Full Address and White House blog about the event

• Read a blog from our CEO about the day

Learn More:

• Media Backgrounder

• America’s largest pediatric expansion at Nationwide Children’s

  Nationwide Children’s role with the Livingston and Parsons Avenue Road Improvements

• One of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals and a top 10 NIH-funded pediatric research institute

• America’s largest pediatric accountable care organization

• Innovative neighborhood revitalization

• Leading the way in tackling pediatric obesity

  Full Potential 2009: Obesity Update

  Fitness and Nutrition (F.A.N.) Club

  Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition

• Our vision for optimal health

• CEO Steve Allen, MD