Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researcher Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, Honored by AAAS as Lifetime AAAS Fellow
Jan 26, 2022

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researcher Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, Honored by AAAS as Lifetime AAAS Fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, director of the Center for Microbial Pathogenesis in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to the newest class of AAAS Fellows, among the most distinct honors within the scientific community.

Jan 04, 2022

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands Diversity and Health Equity Team

Nationwide Children’s Office of Diversity and Health Equity expanded its team to include two additional physician-leaders, Dr. Valencia P. Walker and Dr. Ray Bignall. They join Dr. Olivia Thomas, Chief Diversity and Equity Officer.

Dec 16, 2021

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives $50,000 Donation from Mom of Two Young Adults, to Help Support Signs of Suicide® and Big Lots Behavioral Health Services Mood and Anxiety Program

Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced a $50,000 gift from Maureen Considine Gharrity, Founding Director of Quinn’s Memorial Foundation and Erinn’s Grace Foundation both created to honor her two children, as a gift as well as philanthropic efforts.

Dec 08, 2021

Variety of Opportunities Available to Provide Holiday Delight to Patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

During this holiday season, the local community, and supporters of Nationwide Children’s Hospital around the country are welcome to bring seasonal cheer to patients at the hospital.

Dec 03, 2021

2021 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship announces record-setting $3,186,546 charitable donation

Tournament officials announced today that the 15th playing of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, concluded August 29, 2021, at The Ohio State University Golf Club - Scarlet Course, raised a total of $3,186,456 for central Ohio charitable organizations, including $3,006,376 for pediatric cancer research and treatment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Dec 02, 2021

The Memorial Tournament Presented by Workday Announces 2021 Charitable Donation

Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday announced today that the 46th playing of the prestigious invitational, concluded June 6, 2021, raised $2,550,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital through an alliance with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. 

Nov 22, 2021

Annual Holiday Wish Drive at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is Saturday, Dec. 4

A gift of toys, games and activity supplies can make a big difference to children and families spending time in the hospital and the community’s generosity is appreciated. 

Nov 15, 2021

Tickets for Butterfly Guild’s Production of Cinderella on Sale November 26

For its 64th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will take place on March 4, 5 & 6, 2022 at the historic Palace Theatre located at 34 W. Broad St. This family-friendly, Broadway-quality production benefits the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the only programs of its kind in central Ohio.

Jonathan Price, MD, FAAP, Named Pediatrician of the Year
Nov 15, 2021

Jonathan Price, MD, FAAP, Named Pediatrician of the Year

The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), representing more than 2,900 members in the state of Ohio, is proud to announce the recipient of our highest honor, the 2021 Elizabeth Spencer Ruppert, MD, FAAP, Outstanding Pediatrician of the Year Award, is Jonathan Price, MD, FAAP. This award recognizes a pediatrician for distinguished achievements and outstanding contributions to the advancement of pediatric care and education for patients and physicians in Ohio and across the country

Nov 11, 2021

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Young Professional Council Fundraising in Collaboration with Lion Cub’s Cookies

Lion Cub’s Cookies has created a special edition cookie, inspired by two Nationwide Children’s Patient Champions, that will be sold from Nov. 11-14 at their Grandview bakery.