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Apr 20, 2026
Patrick Gallagher, MD, Elected to Association of American Physicians
Patrick Gallagher, MD, director of the Center for Perinatal Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been elected to the Association of American Physicians, one of the most prestigious physician-scientist societies worldwide. Dr. Gallagher is the first physician from Nationwide Children’s to be elected to the association.
Apr 14, 2026
Gail Besner, MD, Named Ohio State University Distinguished Professor
Gail E. Besner, MD, chief of pediatric surgery at Nationwide Children’s, has been named a Distinguished University Professor at The Ohio State University — the institution’s highest faculty honor. This prestigious title recognizes faculty with exceptional, nationally recognized achievements in teaching, research and service. Dr. Besner is not only the first surgeon to receive this distinction, but also the first awardee from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Apr 13, 2026
Wood County Hospital’s Wood County Medical Associates (Pediatrics) & Center for Child Development Offices Are Now Part of Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo and Wood County Hospital are pleased to announce that Wood County Hospital’s Wood County Medical Associates (Pediatrics) and Center for Child Development offices are now part of Nationwide Children’s - Toledo. This transition expands access to high-quality pediatric care and specialized services for children and families in Bowling Green and surrounding areas.
Apr 13, 2026
Study Demonstrates the Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children Extends Beyond Initial Injury
A new study, published today in JAMA Network Open, reveals that school-age children and adolescents with medically diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) have significantly higher rates of anxiety/depression, and strong family support and resilience helps alleviate some of it.
Apr 02, 2026
Study Finds Household Cleaning Products Remain a Leading Source of Child Injury
Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found more than an estimated 240,800 visits to U.S. emergency departments (EDs) associated with household cleaning product-related injuries from 2007 through 2022 for children aged five years and younger. That’s one injury every 35 minutes.
Mar 31, 2026
Franklin County Domestic Violence Hotline (614) 224-4663 (HOME) Transitioned to The Center for Family Safety and Healing to Strengthen Support for Survivors
Effective March 2, 2026, The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) at Nationwide Children's Hospital assumed operations of the Franklin County Domestic Violence Hotline, a phone assistance service staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for anyone in need of domestic violence assistance. The hotline previously was operated by Lutheran Social Services’ CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence (LSS CHOICES) program.
Mar 26, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens 20th School-Based Health Center at Groveport Madison Schools
Nationwide Children’s Hospital opened its 20th school-based health center at Groveport Madison Schools in Groveport, as part of ongoing efforts to increase access to health for students and the broader community.
Mar 26, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Commits Over $100 Million Investment in New Outpatient Facilities to Expand Local Pediatric Care in Northwest Ohio
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo announced today a planned $100 to $150 million investment to expand pediatric care across the Toledo region over the next five years. The investment will support the construction of two new, state-of-the-art pediatric medical facilities designed to maximize patient safety and experience, enhance care and create capacity to recruit additional providers so children in northwest Ohio can receive more care close to home.
Mar 24, 2026
Dr. Gary Smith Named Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research
Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH, director and founder of the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been named the 2026 Steve Allen MD Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research. The award is given in honor of former Nationwide Children’s CEO, Steve Allen, MD, and his role in developing Nationwide Children’s into a preeminent pediatric research institution.
Mar 18, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation Launches New Youth Fundraising Society Caterpillar Club
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation announces the launch of the Caterpillar Club, a youth fundraising recognition society created to empower young people to make a meaningful impact in support of pediatric care, research and innovation.