Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements

Apr 04, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Enlists Medical Animatics to Launch Innovative Child Safety Game

Medical Animatics, a 3D animation company, was asked by Ohio based Nationwide Children’s Hospital to provide the technology component expertise for the hospital’s “Play It Safe” innovative educational flash game for youth.

Apr 01, 2011

Public Invited to Join Credit Unions for Marching Miles Event to Support Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Credit Unions throughout Columbus and surrounding areas are hosting a walk to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Anyone interested in contributing is encouraged to participate in the walk to be held on Monday, April 4.

Mar 29, 2011

Evening of Hope Featuring Edwin McCain to Benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

The Eighth Annual “Evening of Hope” to benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 8 p.m. at Bon Vie Bistro and Wine Bar, located at Easton Town Center.

Mar 22, 2011

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Celebrates Quality Improvement Efforts, Patient Safety Results with Ohio Hospitals

An effort to improve quality and make Ohio the safest state in the nation for health care has garnered national attention. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius visited Nationwide Children’s Hospital today to celebrate the achievements of Solutions for Patient Safety,

Mar 14, 2011

Winifred Payne of Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives Award from Lifeline of Ohio

Several individuals and institutions were honored Saturday, March 5, 2011 by Lifeline of Ohio for their roles in saving lives through organ and tissue donation.

Mar 11, 2011

Doctors deliver high-tech training to Central America

Two surgeons from Central Ohio recently traveled to Nicaragua on a humanitarian mission to treat children with serious ear, nose and throat conditions.

Mar 10, 2011

Media Advisory: Brain Injury Town Hall to be held at Nationwide Children's Hospital

WHAT: The town hall is part of the Sarah Jane Brain Project’s 40+ state national brain injury tour. This particular event will be a panel discussion addressing “Community Reintegration after Traumatic Brain Injury.” WHEN: Friday, March 11, 2011 2:00 p.m.

Mar 08, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Provides Recommendations for Return-to-Play After Sustaining a Concussion

The number of kids who participate in youth sports has grown exponentially over the last 10 years, which gives way to the importance of athletic trainers who care for injuries that may occur.

Mar 04, 2011

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

On Monday, March 28, 2011, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Information Session to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. The session begins at 5 p.m.

Mar 02, 2011

BRAVO! Donates $11,877 to Nationwide Children's Hospital

BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, a BRAVO I BRIO Restaurant Group concept, donated $11,877 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to celebrate BBRG’s new partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as well as their new restaurant at Lennox Town Center, which opened on February 9, 2011.