Nationwide Children's News Releases

Jun 02, 2011

Researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receive New Grant to Study How Pediatric Brain Tumor, Ependymoma, Develops

Armed with new grant support, investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital plan to examine how a common gene of the nervous system leads to the development of a devastating brain tumor, ependymoma. Robert A.

May 31, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Honorable Mention in 2011 RACE for Results

Nationwide Children’s Hospital was one of four hospitals to receive recognition for successful improvement projects by the Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA).

May 25, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Researchers Receive NIH Grant for the Move Toward Clinical Trials Targeting the Lysosomal Storage Disease MPSIIIB

Investigators at Nationwide Children’s have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help move a therapy for MPS IIIB that has been shown effective in mice toward clinical trials in humans.

May 25, 2011

The 4th Annual Megans Miles Run/Walk to be Held May 29

The 4th Annual Megan’s Miles Run/Walk, benefitting Muscular Dystrophy research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held on Sunday, May 29 at noon at Central Crossing High School.

May 17, 2011

Nationwide Children's Hospital Ranks in All Ten Specialties in U.S. News Media Group's 2011-2012 Best Children's Hospitals Rankings

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been ranked in all 10 specialties in U.S. News Media Group’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, now available online at www.usnews.com/childrenshospitals.

May 13, 2011

Media Advisory: Kick-Off Planting Party for New Community Garden Located Near Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WHAT: Kick-Off Planting Party for New Community Garden Located Near Nationwide Children’s Hospital Garden intended for neighbors, community of the hospital; maintained by Nationwide Children’s employees through the summer months WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 2011 8:30 a.m.

May 12, 2011

2011 BIA Parade of Homes Slated for June 11 - 26

The 2011 Parade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio, will run Saturday, June 11 through Sunday, June 26 at Olentangy Falls in Delaware, Ohio. The BIA/Fifth Third Bank Preview Party will take place 6 – 10 p.m. Friday, June 10.

May 12, 2011

Lavender Ribbons Hosts a dvine affair June 3

Lavender Ribbons, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for cancer support in central Ohio including cancer support offered at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host a d’vine affair Friday, June 3, 2011.

May 10, 2011

St. Ritas Medical Center and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce New Relationship

The Pediatric Spring Symposium held May 7, 2011, at St. Rita’s Auxiliary Conference Center marked the beginning of a new relationship for St. Rita’s Medical Center (SRMC) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

May 10, 2011

2011 BIA Parade of Homes CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is searching for volunteers for the 2011 BIA Parade of Homes slated for June 11-26 at Olentangy Falls in Delaware, Ohio. Volunteers are being sought to serve as hosts in select homes during the Parade.