Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements

May 29, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named One of Nation’s Best Employers for Diversity

Nationwide Children’s Hospital once again has been named one of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” in 2024 by Forbes.

May 22, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Launches “Empower the Possible” Campaign with Historic 10-Year, $100 Million Commitment from Nationwide Foundation

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to announce that it has received a historic 10-year commitment of $100 million from the Nationwide Foundation. This landmark announcement marks the public launch of the hospital’s “Empower the Possible” campaign that with other gifts brings the campaign’s fundraising total to more than $270 million, more than halfway to the campaign goal of $500 million.

New Associate Chief Clinical Research Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children's Hospital
May 07, 2024

New Associate Chief Clinical Research Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Jennifer Muszynski, MD, a critical care physician and a principal investigator in the Center for Clinical and Translational Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been appointed associate chief clinical research officer for research informatics.

May 07, 2024

New Study Finds Increase in Exposures to Synthetic Tetrahydrocannabinols Among Young Children, Teens, and Adults

A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth — some leading to hospitalization — highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, according to pediatricians and researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center.

New Associate Chief Data Sciences Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children's Hospital
May 07, 2024

New Associate Chief Data Sciences Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Chris Bartlett, PhD, a principal investigator in the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been appointed associate chief data sciences officer for biomedical informatics. “Dr.

May 01, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Ahna Pai, PhD, Director of Center for Biobehavioral Health

Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Ahna Pai, PhD, as the hospital’s director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health.

Apr 29, 2024

New Chief Scientific Officer Joining Nationwide Children's Hospital

Joanne Turner, PhD, BSc, is returning to Columbus, Ohio, to serve as the chief scientific officer at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Apr 29, 2024

Partnership announcement for Woody Hayes/Play Yellow Golf Classic

The 48th Annual Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic, a new featured event of Play Yellow, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, and will honor Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. Over the last 47 years, this event has raised more than $2.9 million to support children in central Ohio and beyond.

Apr 29, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands Free Summer Events for Families

PlayStreets events are expanding to reach more children and families this summer with the announcement of two new locations in the Linden and South Side communities. Maize Manor United Methodist Church and The Reeb Avenue Center will be the new locations, inviting children and families to get outdoors with free games, food trucks, music, activities and more.

Nationwide Children’s Expands Children’s Mental Health Movement  as The Kids Mental Health Foundation
Apr 23, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Expands Children’s Mental Health Movement as The Kids Mental Health Foundation

Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health is expanding its mission, moving forward as The Kids Mental Health Foundation. The new foundation aims to create a world where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing.