Nationwide Children's News Releases
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Feb 02, 2009
Transition Program Aims to Provide Life-Long Cardiac Care for Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) – being born with a heart defect – is the most common birth defect in the United States affecting one out of every 120 babies. Because of major advances in medical and surgical care, more than 90 percent of these patients are living into adulthood.
Jan 29, 2009
SPAGIOs A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars Slated for February 23
SPAGIO and Spagio Cellars announces its 12th Annual A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars to benefit the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide Childrens Hospital through Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of the hospital.
Jan 26, 2009
Shoulder Injuries in U.S. High School Athletes Occur More Often in Boys
Although shoulder injuries accounted for just 8 percent of all injuries sustained by high school athletes, shoulder injuries were relatively common in predominately male sports such as baseball (18 percent of all injuries), wrestling (18 percent) and football (12 percent).
Jan 16, 2009
Opus Awards $45,000 Grant to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation
The Opus Foundation recently awarded a $45,000 grant to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation to provide support for the hospitals Reach Out and Read program.
Jan 05, 2009
Rock N Bowl Slated for January 24
Dust off those bowling shoes for Rock N Bowl 2009 Saturday, January 24 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd (43231). The event, organized by the Development Board of Nationwide Childrens Hospital and presented by the Columbus Bar Foundation, supports child abuse treatment
Dec 29, 2008
Five Tips to Help Families Eat Right on a Budget in 2009
With a new year often comes a new resolution to eat better and make healthier choices. But as the economy continues to struggle, many parents are left wondering how to provide healthy food options while shopping on a budget.
Dec 19, 2008
New Study Reports Lower Workplace Injury Rates for Foreign-born Workers
A new study funded by U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that foreign-born workers reported a lower rate of non-fatal work-related injuries than U.S.-born workers, based on data collected from the National Health Interview Survey from 1997 to 2005.
Dec 12, 2008
Dr. Gail Besner Honored with the John E. Fisher Endowed Chair in Neonatal Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Gail Besner, MD, was honored today, December 12 with the John E. Fisher Endowed Chair in Neonatal Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. For clinicians and researchers working in academic-medical institutions like Nationwide Childrens, endowed chairs represent the most prestigious and
Dec 02, 2008
First Study to Examine Rare Injuries and Conditions of U.S. High School Athletes
Rare injuries accounted for 3.5 percent of high school athletes’ injuries 2005 through 2007, according to the first study to examine rare injuries and conditions of U.S. high school athletes.
Nov 26, 2008
Art With Heart Magnets Available at Bob Evans Restaurants to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Through the end of the 2008 calendar year, Bob Evans Restaurants, located in the Columbus market and outlying areas, will sell Art With Heart magnets to support Nationwide Childrens Hospital.