Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements

Aug 29, 2008

Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers New U Jr. Program

The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Childrens Hospital introduces the New U Jr. Program a 10-week Medical Lifestyle Behavior Change Program designed for children 6 to 10 years who struggle with their weight.* The program includes individualized care; nutrition counsel; fun and

Aug 22, 2008

Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Newest CDC Injury Control Research Center

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has selected the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital to become the agencys newest Injury Control Research Center.

Aug 19, 2008

Steven Cuff Joins Sports Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Steven Cuff, MD, FAAP (43212), has been appointed as the newest physician in Sports Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Dr. Cuff will assist in treating injured athletes to make a healthy recovery and return to their sport in a timely manner.

Aug 18, 2008

Jonathan Wispe, MD, Appointed Associate Chief of Neonatology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Jonathan Wispe, MD (45235), has been appointed associate chief of Neonatology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Dr. Wispe will assume the administrative and leadership activities for the Neonatology clinical programs and faculty at Nationwide Childrens.

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

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

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.