Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements
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Jun 15, 2018
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announces 2018 Patient Champions
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce the 2018 “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on the course.
Jun 11, 2018
Ingesting Honey After Swallowing Button Battery Reduces Injury and Improves Outcomes
A team of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists has demonstrated that eating honey after swallowing a button battery has the potential to reduce serious injuries in small children.
Jun 04, 2018
Nationwide Children's Hospital Earns "LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader" Designation in HRC Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced its “LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 11th edition of the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
Jun 01, 2018
Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Making Significant Patient Impact at the Institute For Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children's Hospital to help accelerate the most promising research and clinical discoveries at Nationwide Children's.
May 16, 2018
Cannabidiol is effective in children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can have hundreds of brief seizures every day. This complex form of epilepsy often does not respond to conventional epilepsy medication, leaving children at serious risk of injury from their seizures, or confined to wheelchairs and beds.
May 11, 2018
Lane Bryant And Catherines Raise Over $281 Thousand For Nationwide Children's Hospital
Plus size apparel brands Lane Bryant and Catherines are thrilled to announce that the Give.Love.Share campaign has raised over $281K in donations to support Columbus-based Nationwide Children's Hospital.
May 08, 2018
A Novel Approach to Patient Safety Proactively Addresses Common Health Care System Successes
Clinical researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have published one of the first health care studies to examine how behavior aligned with Safety II concepts impacts patient safety. Safety II is a novel approach to patient safety that focuses on why processes perform correctly in high-performing units, as opposed to its predecessor, Safety I, which focuses on why processes fail.
May 01, 2018
Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children's Hospital alliance
The eighth annual Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award Recipient is announced.
May 01, 2018
Four in Five Americans Favor Increase in Mental Health Support For Kids
According to new public opinion research released today, 87 percent of Americans agree there needs to be more mental health support (including increased treatment, therapy and prevention resources) available to help children and adolescents in their communities.
Apr 24, 2018
Big Lots "Give BIG for Kids" Point of Sale Donation Campaign Raises $2.6 Million in Support of Nationwide Children's Hospital
Big Lots announced today this spring's national point-of-sale fundraising campaign raised $2.6 million dollars over the last three and a half weeks. With this spring campaign's results, Big Lots and their generous customers have now raised over $13.5 million dollars in support of the life-saving research and care provided by Nationwide Children's.