Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements

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.

May 12, 2011

Lavender Ribbons Hosts a dvine affair June 3

Lavender Ribbons, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer support in central Ohio including cancer support offered at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host a d’vine affair Friday, June 3, 2011.

May 10, 2011

St. Ritas Medical Center and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce New Relationship

The Pediatric Spring Symposium held May 7, 2011, at St. Rita’s Auxiliary Conference Center marked the beginning of a new relationship for St. Rita’s Medical Center (SRMC) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

May 10, 2011

2011 BIA Parade of Homes CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is searching for volunteers for the 2011 BIA Parade of Homes slated for June 11-26 at Olentangy Falls in Delaware, Ohio. Volunteers are being sought to serve as hosts in select homes during the Parade.