Nationwide Children's News Releases

Suicide Attempts by Self-Poisoning Have More Than Doubled in Teens, Young Adults
May 01, 2019

Suicide Attempts by Self-Poisoning Have More Than Doubled in Teens, Young Adults

A new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center found rates of suicide attempts by self-poisoning among adolescents have more than doubled in the last decade in the U.S., and more than tripled for girls and young women.

Apr 30, 2019

St. Baldrick's Foundation Awards Over $2.7 Million in Grants to Fund the Next Generation of Pediatric Oncologists

The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital was one of 32 institutions across the U.S. to be awarded a childhood cancer research grant from the St. Baldrick's Foundation. 

Apr 29, 2019

Suicide Rates Spike Nationally Among Youth After “13 Reasons Why” Release

A recent study revealed approximately 195 more youth suicide deaths than expected were associated with the television series “13 Reasons Why” in the nine months immediately following the series release.

Apr 22, 2019

Big Lots Raises $2.6 Million Dollars During Its Spring “Serve Families. Give Big” Campaign for Nationwide Children’s Hospital

The “Serve Families. Give Big” campaign raised a total of $2.6 million dollars in more than 1,400 stores with over 35,000 Big Lots associates advocating for the lifesaving research and care at Nationwide Children’s.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Legends Luncheon presented by Safelite AutoGlass shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital alliance
Apr 17, 2019

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Legends Luncheon presented by Safelite AutoGlass shines a bright light on Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital alliance

The final highlight of the Legends Luncheon presented by Safelite AutoGlass was the presentation of the Nicklaus Youth Spirit Award, which is given annually to a patient or family who in some way has demonstrated a strong, driving spirit in overcoming obstacles, an unwavering optimistic outlook, and a strong conviction for their connection to Nationwide Children’s.

Increase in Foreign Body Ingestions Among Young Children
Apr 12, 2019

Increase in Foreign Body Ingestions Among Young Children

A new study from researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for children younger than six years who were treated in a U.S. emergency department due to concern of a foreign body ingestion from 1995 through 2015.

Apr 04, 2019

Denim & Diamonds Set For April 26 at The Exchange at Bridge Park

The 14th-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, benefiting The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, April 26th at The Exchange at Bridge Park.

Apr 03, 2019

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Raising Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour

Nationwide Children’s Hospital will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour beginning in July, with full implementation by the end of 2020. The increase is the first for a central Ohio hospital and comes in acknowledgement of the discussions taking place among Columbus leaders and the community regarding the importance of a living wage for local residents.

Apr 01, 2019

Anne M. Connolly, MD, Named Division Chief of Neurology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Anne M. Connolly, MD, has joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital as division chief of Neurology and a member of the Center for Gene Therapy.

Mar 28, 2019

Big Lots Announces National Fundraising Campaign Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Now through April 21st, Big Lots customers can donate $1, $2, $5 or more at checkout. One hundred percent of the dollars raised supports lifesaving research and care at the hospital.