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Oct 12, 2026
Type 2 Diabetes Can Progress Faster in Kids, but the Warning Signs May Be Easy to Miss
Type 2 diabetes is often thought of as an adult disease, but when it develops in children and teens, it can progress more aggressively and lead to serious health complications at younger ages. With approximately 8 million U.S. children and teens estimated to have prediabetes, experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital say early screening and family-centered lifestyle changes can play an important role in preventing progression to Type 2 diabetes and improving outcomes for those already diagnosed.
Sep 17, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands School-Based Health Center at West High School
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, together with the Ohio Department of Health, has expanded its School--Based Health Center at West High School, 179 S. Powell Ave., as part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to increase access to health for students and the broader community.
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.