Nationwide Children's News Releases
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Jan 09, 2026
Dane Snyder, MD, Named Associate Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Services
Dane Snyder, MD, has assumed the role of associate chief medical officer for Ambulatory Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective January 1. Dr. Skyler Kalady has been named section chief of Primary Care Pediatrics, also effective January 1.
Jan 05, 2026
BTC Toledo donates property to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo is excited to announce that BTC Toledo recently donated the property at 1946 North 13th Street in Toledo to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Dec 18, 2025
Tickets on Sale Now: Butterfly Guild’s Production of ‘Annie’ Coming to the Southern Theatre March 6-8
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For its 68th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present “Annie” March 6-8, 2026, at the Southern Theatre, 21 E Main St.
Dec 16, 2025
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Awarded PCORI Funding to Advance Suicide Prevention Efforts in Schools
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been approved for $16 million in research funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to lead a study focused on reducing adolescent suicide through school-based prevention programs.
Dec 09, 2025
Study Reveals Need to Advance Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants
In a study alongside researchers from the NICHD Neonatal Research Network and lead investigator Matthew Laughon, MD, MPH, at UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that a “watchful waiting” approach rather than medication treatment for a common diagnosis in premature infants could be better disease management and potentially save lives.
Nov 20, 2025
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center Re-Verification
The trauma center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has received a three-year re-verification as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma (COT). This achievement in re-verification recognizes Nationwide Children’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured pediatric patients.
Nov 13, 2025
Elaine Mardis, PhD, Presented Award of Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics
Elaine Mardis, PhD, co-executive director of the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been awarded the Association for Molecular Pathology’s (AMP) Award for Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics. The award was presented during the AMP 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo in Boston, Mass.
Nov 06, 2025
New Study Identifies Critical Need for Mental Health Support for Kids from Military Families
COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than 1.6 million military-connected children live in the United States today. These children often face frequent relocations, long separations from loved ones on deployment, and sudden transitions.
Oct 27, 2025
Nationwide Foundation’s $10 million Pediatric Innovation Fund supports Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s affordable housing, clinical research work
The Nationwide Foundation announced today a $10 million investment through its Pediatric Innovation Fund to expand Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s affordable housing in the Linden and South Side neighborhoods and advance the hospital’s groundbreaking work in genomic medicine, data science and clinical research. The 2025 gift, which builds on more than a decade of philanthropic investments in vital programs, supports key hospital initiatives including biomedical data sciences, genomics, population health, endowed chairs and behavioral health. These programs seek to help all children have a healthy future, whether they live in central Ohio or across the United States.
Oct 20, 2025
Gail E. Besner, MD, Elected to the Prestigious National Academy of Medicine
Today, Gail E. Besner, MD, chief of pediatric surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the William Clatworthy Jr. Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Election to NAM is considered one of the highest honors in the field of medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Dr. Besner is the third faculty member from Nationwide Children’s Hospital to be appointed to this prestigious organization.