Nationwide Children's Family Health & Safety

Jul 07, 2026

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marks Five Years of Comprehensive Injury-Prevention Program in Safety City

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Columbus City Schools are highlighting the impact made after five years of Safety City, a free injury-prevention program for children ages 5 to 7 that raises awareness about common preventable injuries.

May 18, 2026

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens New Close To HomeSM Center with Urgent Care in Grove City

Beginning today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide expanded specialized pediatric outpatient services for the Grove City community and surrounding areas at a new Close To HomeSMcenter. The new center located at 1350 Stringtown Road will offer convenient access to care under one roof.

May 06, 2026

OhioHealth and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Break Ground on New Ontario Medical Campus Bringing Expanded Care Close to Home

OhioHealth and Nationwide Children’s Hospital will officially break ground on a new, state-of-the-art outpatient care center in Ontario on May 6, marking a significant investment in the health and well-being of families across north central Ohio.

Apr 28, 2026

Knox County Public Health Joins Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Federally Qualified Health Center Affiliate Network

Knox County Community Health Center has joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Affiliate Network, a collaboration focused on advancing access to pediatric care and improving health outcomes for families across Ohio.

Sep 26, 2025

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Celebrates a Decade of School Health Services, Impacting more than 58,000 Ohio Students

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is celebrating a decade of life-changing health care services available where students spend most of their time – at school. Since 2015, the hospital’s school-based health centers have helped more than 58,000 students across central Ohio receive vital services during the school day.

Aug 11, 2025

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands School-Based Health Services at KIPP Columbus

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s school-based health center at KIPP Columbus is expanding to a new building on campus and increasing health care offerings beginning Monday, August 11. This expansion is part of ongoing efforts to increase access to primary care and mental health services for students across the community.

Dec 17, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Receives Grant for Home Repairs in Linden and Hilltop Communities

The City of Columbus’ Department of Neighborhoods has awarded $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Homes program, a vital part of the hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative. The funding will support home repair work in the Linden and Hilltop communities beginning in 2025.

Oct 24, 2024

RSV, COVID-19, Colds and Influenza: What parents need to know this respiratory season

Respiratory viral season is here. Because of common and overlapping symptoms, distinguishing between respiratory illnesses can be confusing for parents and caregivers. Questions about vaccination and the latest guidance about what to do to help prevent spread of respiratory viruses add another layer to the confusion.

Jun 28, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus Bringing Comprehensive Injury-Prevention Program to Central Ohio Children

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus are hosting the Safety City Columbus injury-prevention program for the third straight summer. Safety City Columbus is a free, four-day program for children ages 5 to 7 to learn more about traffic lights and safety, fire prevention safety, stranger awareness, police officers and more.

Jun 13, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives HRSA Grant, Strives to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Southeast Ohio

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital a $4.7 million grant for the implementation of the Healthy Start Initiative, striving to improve the health of moms and babies in three Appalachian Ohio counties.