Nationwide Children's Family Health & Safety
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May 06, 2013
New Study Says Summer Brings Increase in Gasoline and Other Chemical-Related Injuries in Young Children
Hydrocarbons, a chemical compound commonly found in household items from cleaning products to gasoline, are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States.
Feb 13, 2013
Nationwide Children's Hospital Announces New Mobile Car Seat App
Car seats save lives and choosing the correct car seat, accompanied by correct installation, are two of the most important things adults can do to keep the children in their lives safe.
Nov 20, 2012
MEDIA ADVISORY: Survey Finds Dangerous and Toxic Toys on Store Shelves
What: News conference to release Ohio PIRG’s 27th annual Trouble in Toyland report and list of dangerous toys. The report highlights that, while product safety reforms have improved the marketplace, there are still dangerous toys on store shelves that pose a safety hazard.
Oct 22, 2012
Poison Centers Save More Than $1.8 Billion Every Year
The Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and America’s 56 other poison centers save Americans more than $1.8 billion every year in medical costs and lost productivity, according to a report released last week by the American Association of Poison Control Centers
Oct 13, 2012
Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check WHEN: Saturday, October 13, 2012 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHERE: Kohl’s 3360 Olentangy River Road, Columbus 43202 WHO/WHY: Car seats save lives and they save children’s lives.
Oct 09, 2012
Seizure and Epilepsy Booklet Useful Resource for Parents of Children with Neurological Problems
In order to help educate families about childhood seizures, experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed a resource guide to help answer common questions about seizures and epilepsy in children and adolescents.
Sep 26, 2012
Nationwide Children's Hospital Hosts Car Seat Safety Check October 13
Car seats save lives and they save your children’s lives. Unfortunately, it is estimated that 75 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly. K.I.S.S.
Sep 10, 2012
Nationwide Children's Hospital Develops Prototype for Safer, Child-Resistant Spray Bottle
Researchers at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in partnership with The Ohio State University have developed a prototype for child-resistant spray bottles for household cleaning products.
Jun 22, 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Introduces New Mobile App
With more adults utilizing mobile technology to locate information, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has created a new, easy-to-use mobile app called “myChildren’s” to help consumers navigate and learn more about the hospital.
May 03, 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Introduces Feeding Your Kids Program
The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, alongside partner, University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, recently launched a new program for parents, “Feeding Your Kids.” Feeding Your Kids, a partner of the Clinton Global