Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements

Jul 15, 2008

Center for Injury Research and Policy Applauds Passage of Youth Bicycle Helmet Ordinance in Columbus, Ohio

In a move that will reduce bicycle-related injuries and deaths and promote safe bicycling for children in the city of Columbus, last night City Council passed a youth bicycle helmet ordinance that will require children to wear bicycle helmets when they ride.

Jul 09, 2008

Allen Browne Appointed Surgeon of Bariatric Program, General Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Allen Browne, MD (43206), has been appointed surgeon of the Bariatric Program and General Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Dr. Browne will assist with the surgical activities for the Bariatric Program in the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens. Dr.

Jul 09, 2008

Premier Honors Healthcare System, Contracted Supplier For Efforts to Promote Diversity in Supply Chain Process

The Premier healthcare alliance has named Summa Health Systems of Akron, Ohio, and Abbott of Abbott Park, Ill., as winners of the 2008 Premier Diversity Award.

Jun 23, 2008

Nationwide Childrens Sports Medicine Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Award Winners Announced

The 2nd annual Nationwide Childrens Sports Medicine Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Award honored two local high school students, Steven Young (43026) and Laura Larkin (43054), for exemplifying healthy lifestyles.This annual award was created to honor two area high school students who recognize the

Jun 16, 2008

Media Advisory: Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp this week

WHAT:Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp co-sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio WHEN:Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20, 2008* 8:30 a.m.

Jun 16, 2008

International Symposium Explores Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease

Interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons throughout the United States, North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, who treat patients with congenital heart disease, will gather at Nationwide Childrens Hospital June 16-18, 2008 for the third International Symposium on the

May 30, 2008

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks Among the Best in all Categories Surveyed in U.S.News & World Reports 2008 Edition of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals

Nationwide Childrens Hospital ranked in all seven pediatric specialties surveyed in the new, expanded U.S.News and World Reports listing of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals published online at www.usnews.com/pediatrics and in the magazines June 9 issue, on newsstands Monday, June 2.

May 30, 2008

Dr. Lin Awarded NASPGHAN Endoscopy Prize

Tom Lin, M.D., a gastroenterologist in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, has been awarded The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology,

May 20, 2008

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives 26 Healthcare Advertising Awards

Nationwide Childrens Hospital recently participated in the childrens hospital section of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards and won 26 total awards, with 10 Gold Award designations.The awards are sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report, the leading publication covering all

May 20, 2008

Di Lorenzo Receives 2008 Masters Award for Basic or Clinical Research in Digestive Sciences

Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, (43054 zip code) was awarded the 2008 Masters Award for Basic or Clinical Research in Digestive Sciences yesterday by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute at an awards ceremony in San Diego, California.