Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements

Dec 31, 2008

Media Alert: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Concerned about Recent Growing Number of Local Suspected Child Abuse Cases

Nationwide Childrens Hospital has become increasingly concerned about the recent growing number of suspected child abuse cases seen at the hospital and the severity of injuries sustained from suspected child abuse.

Dec 29, 2008

Type 2 Diabetes Reversed after Weight Loss Surgery in Adolescents

NOTE TO EDITOR: Marc Michalsky, MD, surgical director of the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, is part of the consortium mentioned in the news release below Teen-LABS (Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery).

Dec 29, 2008

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named One of Americas Best Childrens Hospitals

Parents magazine announced today the results of its 10 Best Childrens Hospitals survey, placing Nationwide Childrens Hospital sixth on the elite list. In subspecialty areas, emergency medicine and cardiology/cardiothoracic services were ranked among the top three in the nation.

Dec 26, 2008

Nationwide Children's Hospital Named One of Columbus' Best Places to Work

Nationwide Childrens Hospital ranked second in the recently-announced Business Firsts 2008 Best Places to Work survey in the large company category.The Best Places to Work Program has been implemented in essentially all 41 American City Business Journals markets (Business Firsts parent company).

Nov 17, 2008

Jewish Genetics Disease Conference Slated for Thursday

Joan Atkin, MD, FACMG, Division of Molecular and Human Genetics at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and clinical associate professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, will be presenting at the Jewish Genetic Diseases: Inheritance, Testing and Treatment conference at 7

Nov 12, 2008

More Than 170 Nationwide Childrens Hospital Physicians Top 2008 Best Doctors List

More than 170 of Nationwide Childrens Hospital medical staff have been highlighted nationally on the prestigious 2008 Best Doctors list. Best Doctors is one of the worlds leading resources for patients, families and physicians seeking expert medical resources and guidance to treat illnesses and

Nov 11, 2008

Public Service Announcements: Parent Resource Line of Prevent Child Abuse Ohio

Public Service Announcements30-sec.With the holidays just around the corner, it can be a peaceful time of year accompanied with stress.The Parent Resource Line is available 24-hours/7-days-a-week to support parents during challenging times.

Oct 29, 2008

Classes Prepare Parents of Kids with ADHD for College

For kids with ADHD, deciding to go to college and picking the right school can be especially stressful. To aid parents in helping their kids with ADHD make these decisions, Nationwide Childrens Hospital will host the newest class in ADHD Academy, Going to College, on Thursday, October 30, 2008.

Oct 27, 2008

Childrens Hospital Association and Mattel Childrens Foundation Select Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Participate in Task Force on Best Practices for Pediatric Weight Management Programs

The National Association of Childrens Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) announced the selection of Nationwide Childrens Hospital to participate in a task force to identify best practices of hospital-based clinical pediatric weight management programs.

Oct 23, 2008

Public Service Announcements: 2008 TWIG Bazaar Sunday, November 16

Public Service Announcements30-sec.The 86th annual TWIG Bazaar benefiting Nationwide Childrens Hospital will be held Sunday, November 16th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ohio Expo Center.