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Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a national and global destination for pediatric health care--designed to manage the most complex of diseases and treat the sickest patients.
We build research programs to assure tomorrow’s breakthroughs help children everywhere.
We support the needs of patients and families arriving from out of town or out of country.
Today, with more than 1.4 million patient visits per year, 1,316 medical staff and 11,200 employees, we are one of America’s largest children’s hospitals. This revolutionary growth stems from deliberate efforts to build top-quality programs with the world’s greatest specialists in diverse practice areas.
Help Getting Here
When your child needs care, choosing a qualified, compassionate team is just the beginning. From parking to dining to follow-up care, everything matters. We understand. At Nationwide Children's Hospital, we're committed to providing a coordinated, convenient experience with services and resources to support your child's healing and your family's well-being.
Recognized among the top 10 best children’s hospitals in the United States, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a leader -- a national and global destination for pediatric health care. Our fully dedicated leadership, physicians and staff are ready and equipped to support the unique needs of our patients who travel from around the world to receive our innovative medical care and treatment.
Supporting the Whole Family
Global Patient Services
We support the needs of patients and families arriving from out of town or out of country. We individualize all services, developing plans that are most appropriate for our patients and families in order to have them receive the support that they need.
Ronald McDonald House
For more than three decades, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio (RMHC) has been serving families with seriously ill children by providing a home-away-from-home at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House. Located across the street from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, families can find a place to call home while their children are being treated at the hospital. No one is ever turned away due to inability to pay. The Ronald McDonald House is made available to every family, based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Support Groups
We know that a good support system is just as important as a good care team. Support groups at Nationwide Children’s Hospital can connect you with other families and resources in your time of need.
Research Studies
When searching for a cure, everything matters.
Nationwide Children’s is an international leader in pediatric research. Our scientists are transforming health in major ways. Currently, Nationwide Children’s is actively involved in more than 1000 clinical research projects. These projects range from small studies that are designed to simply collect information about a disease, to those that investigate the potential new treatments or procedures that are at the forefront of clinical innovation and discovery. Because when searching for a cure, everything matters.
Contact Us
For more information about any of our programs or services, please visit us at: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org or email us at AskChildrens@nationwidechildrens.org.