Nationwide Children's Legislative Advocacy

Sep 27, 2021

Linden Fresh Market and Charitable Pharmacy Opens to Provide Needed Access to Fresh Produce and Health Care Services in Historic Neighborhood

During a celebratory opening ceremony, Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced the Linden Fresh Market and Charitable Pharmacy are officially open and will serve as the Linden neighborhood’s destination for free fresh and nutritious food and pharmacy services. Until now, the Linden community had limited access to healthy food alternatives. 

Feb 11, 2020

First Lady Announces Launch of Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library in Franklin County

Any child from birth to age five can enroll to receive books from the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library. After enrollment, children will begin receiving a new book each month, at no cost to their family.

Jun 24, 2019

Columbus Family Travels to Washington D.C. to Advocate for Children’s Health and Patient-Centered Research

The Gibson family’s advocacy efforts this week are in conjunction with the annual Children’s Hospital Association’s Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day, June 25-26. Family Advocacy Day provides families, like the Gibson’s, the opportunity to meet members of Congress and discuss issues that affect children’s healthcare.

Sep 25, 2018

ABMS Names Nationwide Children’s Hospital as Recipient of its First-Ever Quality Improvement Award

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading not-for-profit organization overseeing physician certification in the United States, has awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital its first-ever ABMS Multi-Specialty Portfolio Program™ (Portfolio Program) Outstanding Achievement in Quality Improvement Award.

 
Jun 25, 2018

Family Advocacy Day

One central Ohio family is traveling to Washington D.C. next week to seek support for the reauthorization of the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Act (CHGME). Funding from the program enables children’s hospitals around the country to increase training for pediatric specialists, a field of great shortage in children’s health care.

Jul 12, 2017

Lett Family Travels to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Childrens Health Care Funding

As Congress continues working on legislation that could impact the health care of all Americans, the Lett family is delivering an important and timely message on Capitol Hill.

Oct 14, 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY: 2016 Candidates Forum on Children & Youth

WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2016 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth WHEN: Monday, October 17, 2016 Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., program begins at 8 a.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building, Stecker Auditorium 575 S.

Jun 17, 2016

Bellville, Ohio, Teen and Family Travel to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Pediatric Cancer Research

The Reed family of Bellville, Ohio, is taking their story to Capitol Hill to deliver an important message to their members of Congress. Nationwide Children’s Hospital patient, Grant Reed, 15, and his family will join more than 40 other pediatric patients and their families to meet with

Jun 08, 2015

National Study Finds Rising Rate of Marijuana Exposure Among Children 5 Years Old and Younger

Debates about legalizing marijuana have focused on crime rates, economic benefits, and health effects among adults. But a study published today from researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shows that the risk to young children of swallowing, breathing in or otherwise being exposed to

Apr 02, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Lauds House Passage of Legislation in Support of Funding for Pediatric Residency Training

Nationwide Children’s Hospital applauds the U.S. House for passage of S. 1557, the Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2013.

Oct 31, 2013

Media Advisory: Ohio First Lady Karen W. Kasich and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Introduce Time For 10! Fitness Program to Ohio Schools

M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: Ohio First Lady Karen W. Kasich and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Introduce “Time For 10!” Fitness Program to Ohio Schools A collaboration between Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio First Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich, Time For 10! is a

Jun 18, 2013

Columbus Area Child and Family Travel to Capitol Hill to Push for Childrens Health Care Access and Research

One local family is taking their story to Capitol Hill to deliver an important message to their members of Congress. Nationwide Children’s Hospital patient, Patrick Bibbee, 2 (Columbus, 43235), and his family will join nearly 30 other child patients and their families to meet with members of

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 18, 2012

Media Advisory: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WHAT: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital The only non-partisan, voter education forum dedicated to issues affecting children and youth WHEN: Friday, October 19, 2012 8 a.m.

Aug 27, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth October 19

Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Friday, October 19, 2012 in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Children’s, 575 S. 18th St., Columbus 43205.

Jul 18, 2012

As Many Sick Kids Wait for Care, Upper Arlington Family Speaks Out for Preserving and Improving Childrens Access to Health Care

As federal legislators continue to grapple over the best way to bring better health care to all Americans, children’s health care hangs in the balance. That’s why a local Upper Arlington family is taking their story to Washington, D.C.

Jun 18, 2012

$13.1 Million Innovation Grant Expands Pediatric Health Care for Underserved Children

Partners for Kids (PFK), Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Akron Children’s Hospital were recently awarded a $13.1 million Health Care Innovation Grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Sep 21, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Reauthorization of Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program

Nationwide Children’s Hospital applauds the House of Representatives for voting in favor of H.R. 1852 which reauthorizes the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program.

Oct 07, 2010

Media Advisory: The 2010 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WHAT: The 2010 Candidates’ Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital The only non-partisan, voter education forum dedicated to issues affecting children and youth WHEN: Friday, October 8, 2010 8 a.m.

Jun 18, 2010

A Momentous Day for Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Friday, June 18, 2010 marked a momentous day for Nationwide Children’s Hospital with back-to-back visits by President Barack Obama and Ohio Governor Ted Strickland.

Jun 10, 2010

Family Advocacy Day June 15-16 in Washington, D.C.

Health care reform has made important progress in ensuring that America’s 70 million children have health care coverage with benefits that meet their unique health care needs.

Oct 06, 2008

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2008 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth in October

Nationwide Childrens Hospital will host the 2008 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth 8 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Friday, October 17. The event will be held in Stecker Auditorium in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, 575 S. 18th St.

Sep 15, 2008

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2008 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth

Nationwide Childrens Hospital will host the 2008 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth 8-10:15 a.m. Friday, October 17 in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Childrens, 575 S. 18th St.