Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements

Sep 07, 2011

HIMSS Analytics Honors Nationwide Childrens Hospital with Stage 6 Recognition

HIMSS Analytics announced Nationwide Children’s Hospital has achieved Stage 6 on the EMR Adoption ModelSM (EMRAM). Nationwide Children’s is one of only five hospitals in Ohio and the first Ohio children’s hospital to achieve Stage 6.

Aug 30, 2011

Ohio Dental Association Foundation Surpasses $544,000 in Scholarships and Grants Awarded

The Ohio Dental Association Foundation (ODAF), largely supported by Ohio Dental Association member dentists, has now awarded more than half a million dollars to support dental education to students and programs throughout Ohio.

Aug 23, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents

On Tuesday, August 30 and Tuesday, September 6, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. Both sessions begin at 5 p.m.

Aug 16, 2011

MEDIA ALERT: CareSource Presents "The Best Defense is a Strong Offense" Dominique Wilkins Visits Nationwide Children's Hospital to Educate Families on Diabetes Management

CareSource presents “The Best Defense is a Strong Offense” with NBA Hall of Famer and former player of the Atlanta Hawks, Dominique Wilkins. This event is free and open to the public.

Jun 28, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Staff Exceeds Goal for Operation Feed Campaign

While times may be tough, the staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has come together to help give back to the central Ohio community. Through Nationwide Children’s 2011 Operation Feed Campaign, staff exceeded its original 2011 goal and raised more than 184,000 meals for the Mid-Ohio

Jun 14, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents

On Tuesday, June 21 and Thursday, July 7, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. Both sessions begin at 5 p.m.

Jun 09, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Sean Gleeson Appointed to the American Academy of Pediatrics Steering Committee on Quality Improvement and Management

Sean Gleeson (43081), MD, a physician in Ambulatory Pediatrics and vice president of Community Health and Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recently appointed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Board of Directors as a member of the national Steering Committee on Quality

Jun 02, 2011

Fairfield Medical Center Uses Telemedicine Technology

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Fairfield Medical Center have come together to provide families from rural areas the chance to benefit from the pediatric expertise Nationwide Children’s specialists have to offer.

May 13, 2011

Media Advisory: Kick-Off Planting Party for New Community Garden Located Near Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WHAT: Kick-Off Planting Party for New Community Garden Located Near Nationwide Children’s Hospital Garden intended for neighbors, community of the hospital; maintained by Nationwide Children’s employees through the summer months WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 2011 8:30 a.m.

May 12, 2011

2011 BIA Parade of Homes Slated for June 11 - 26

The 2011 Parade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio, will run Saturday, June 11 through Sunday, June 26 at Olentangy Falls in Delaware, Ohio. The BIA/Fifth Third Bank Preview Party will take place 6 – 10 p.m. Friday, June 10.