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Jan 05, 2016
New Nationwide Childrens Hospital Program to Help Students Learn the Real World of Science, Explore Research Careers
Looking toward the future of medical research, a team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently received a five-year $540,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support a program to help students experience science in action and encourage them to consider careers in maternal and
Dec 29, 2015
Ohio Department of Health Honors Employers For Healthy Practices
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Healthy Ohio Business Council (HOBC) will recognize 68 Ohio employers for healthy worksite practices during the 12th annual Healthy Ohio Healthy Worksite Awards ceremony.
Dec 21, 2015
International Survey of Hospital Emergency Department Staff Evaluates Psychosocial Care for Injured Children
Every year, tens of millions of children around the world sustain injuries that require hospital care. The consequences are not only physical, but also emotional, and can be long-lasting.
Dec 16, 2015
Antibiotics Alone Can Be a Safe, Effective Treatment for Children with Appendicitis
Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis is a reasonable alternative to surgery when chosen by the family. A study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that three out of four children with uncomplicated appendicitis have been
Dec 11, 2015
Down Syndrome Research Gets a Boost With New Biobank Initiative
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and research advocacy group DownSyndrome Achieves have joined forces to create the first biobank in the country dedicated to collecting and managing blood samples from people with Down syndrome.
Dec 08, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert During the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish their shopping, decorating and baking. As the countdown of the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for sharing holiday traditions as a family.
Dec 01, 2015
Nationwide Children's Hospital Researcher, Mark Peeples, PhD, Elected as AAAS Fellow
Mark Peeples, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Vaccines and Immunity at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been elected a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr.
Nov 30, 2015
Donatos Pizza and Cheryls® Cookies Partner to Support Nationwide Childrens Hospital
For the second-consecutive year, patrons of Donatos Pizza will have an opportunity to support life-saving research and care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. From Nov. 30 to Jan.
Nov 25, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Annual Toy Drive to benefit patients at Nationwide Children’s will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nov 24, 2015
Christines Christmas Concert Presented by Macys Slated for December 12, 2015
CONTACT: Donna Glanzman Chair, Christine’s Christmas 614-595-4105 dhglanz@aol.com www.christineschristmas.org During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts.
Nov 23, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Mazda Drive for Good® Partner to Do Good
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) have partnered during this holiday season to raise awareness and support life-saving research and care at Nationwide Children’s.
Nov 19, 2015
Moderate Amounts of Caffeine During Pregnancy Do Not Harm Babys IQ and Do Not Cause Behavioral Problems, Obesity
Women drinking and eating moderate amounts of caffeine during pregnancy should be reassured that they are not harming their child’s intelligence, according to a study from The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital that was published in the American Journal of
Nov 18, 2015
Media Advisory: Big Lots customers make seven-figure gift from Give Big campaign to Nationwide Children's Hospital
What: Big Lots and its customers make extraordinary seven-figure gift from “Give Big” campaign to Nationwide Children's Hospital! When: Thursday, November 19 at 10 a.m.
Nov 17, 2015
The Memorial Tournament Presented By Nationwide Raises $2 Million for Charity During 40th Edition
Dublin, Ohio – Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide announced today that the 40th playing of the prestigious invitational, held June 1 – 7, 2015, raised $2 million for charitable organizations in central Ohio, including a record-setting $1,607,118.53 for
Nov 13, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Championship announces record-setting charitable donation
Tournament officials announced today that the ninth annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, held September 21-27, 2015 at The Ohio State University Golf Club - Scarlet Course, raised a total of $1,400,212 for charitable organizations, including $1,253,322 for pediatric cancer
Nov 11, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Genomics Team Honored for Innovation in Unraveling Medical Mysteries
A team from Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been honored as the winner of the 2015 international CLARITY Undiagnosed Challenge. The announcement was made on November 10, 2015 at the Global Pediatric Innovation Summit in Boston, Massachusetts.
Nov 06, 2015
Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Reverses Type 2 Diabetes in 95 Percent of Teens, Achieves Major Weight Loss and Improves Quality of Life
The results of a new study to be published November 6, 2015 in The New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with presentation at The Obesity Society Annual meeting in Los Angeles, California show that three years after undergoing bariatric surgery, adolescents experienced major improvements in
Oct 29, 2015
Study Update: Breast Milk Purchased Online Contains Caffeine And Tobacco, But No Illicit Drugs
In the latest update on the testing of breast milk samples purchased online, researchers found that no samples appeared to be contaminated with illicit drugs. Dr.
Oct 27, 2015
More Than 200 Physicians from Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named to the 2015-2016 Best Doctors in America® List
More than 200 physicians on the medical staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently appeared on the Best Doctors in America® List for 2015-2016. Only five percent of doctors in America earn this prestigious honor, decided by impartial peer review.
Oct 21, 2015
Nationwide Children's Hospital Honors Legacy of Giving from Nationwide and the Nationwide Foundation
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital honored its relationship with Nationwide and the Nationwide Foundation through a special recognition ceremony and a permanent “animal friend” statue in the hospital. The relationship between these organizations dates back decades.
Oct 14, 2015
Pediatric Trauma Researchers at Ohio State University and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receive Grant to Develop New Treatment Effects Evaluation Method
Researchers in The Ohio State University College of Public Health and the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital were recently awarded a grant for nearly $1 million from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in the U.S.
Oct 13, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2015 Patient Champions Mile Themes
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce the mile themes for its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.
Oct 13, 2015
Media Advisory: Bringing Halloween to Kids at Nationwide Children's Hospital
WHO: Volunteers from local Spirit Halloween stores, patients and families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Spirit of Children Program has raised more than $124,555 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital to date.
Oct 12, 2015
93rd Annual TWIG Bazaar Scheduled for November 8 at Ohio Expo Center
Celebrating its 93rd year, the TWIG Bazaar will offer attendees unique, handcrafted gifts created by TWIG members and outside artisans from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 in the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center.
Oct 12, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announces New Center for Suicide Prevention and Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the creation of the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research, a collaborative effort between Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health and The Research Institute at the hospital.
Oct 09, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Columbus City Schools Announce Partnership
Columbus City Schools and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have announced an expanded partnership this week to provide school-based wellness programs as well as select health care services for students who do not have a medical home and those who do not routinely seek access to care via a
Oct 09, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Columbus City Schools Announce Partnership
Columbus City Schools and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have announced an expanded partnership this week to provide school-based wellness programs as well as select health care services for students who do not have a medical home and those who do not routinely seek access to care via a
Oct 08, 2015
Study Shows Babies Born Extremely Premature May Benefit from Proactive, Coordinated Care among Families, Obstetricians, Neonatologists
Denise Foyle had been pregnant for just 23 weeks when she gave birth to her daughter, Bryn. She weighed one pound and three ounces, and measured only 12 inches long.
Oct 05, 2015
New Study Finds Zipline-Related Injuries Are Rapidly Increasing
The popularity of ziplining has skyrocketed rapidly in recent years. The number of commercial ziplines in the U.S. rose from 10 in 2001 to more than 200 in 2012, in addition to more than 13,000 amateur ziplines which can be found in outdoor education programs, camps, and backyards.
Sep 24, 2015
Spirit Halloweens 10 For 10 Coupon to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Spirit Halloween stores are supporting central Ohio’s sick and injured children with the return of their annual ‘10 for 10’ coupon to raise funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Sep 24, 2015
Vidu Garg, MD, Named Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Vidu Garg, MD, a pediatric cardiologist and faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named director of the Center for Cardiovascular Research in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s.
Sep 24, 2015
Studies Find that Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping May Benefit Some High-Risk Newborns
Clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord happens within 10 seconds after birth in most cases, in part so members of a medical team can more quickly begin caring for a newborn.
Sep 21, 2015
Childhood Kidney Stones Associated With Atherosclerosis, Study Shows
A recent study published in The Journal of Pediatrics is the first to examine and identify a link between kidney stones in children and thickened or hardened arteries — precursors to a wide variety of cardiovascular diseases.
Sep 18, 2015
Stress Dose Hydrocortisone Effects on Neurodevelopment for Extremely Low Birthweight Infants
Hydrocortisone is one of the 15 most frequently prescribed medications in extremely low birth weight (≤1000 g) infants in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU).
Sep 17, 2015
Amy Donegan, CPNP-PC, Elected President of the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
Amy M. Donegan, certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, has been elected the next president of the Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses (APGNN).
Sep 15, 2015
Darryl Robbins, DO, FAAP Receives Community Pediatrician Award
The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), representing more than 2,900 members in the state of Ohio, is proud to announce the recipient of the Arnold Friedman, MD, FAAP Community Pediatrician Award to Darryl Robbins, DO, FAAP.
Sep 15, 2015
Sarah Denny, MD, FAAP Receives Pediatrician Advocate Award
The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP), representing more than 2,900 members in the state of Ohio, is proud to announce the recipient of the William H. Cotton Pediatrician Advocate Award to Sarah Denny, MD, FAAP.
Sep 15, 2015
Audition Registration Now Open for Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins March 11-13 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
Sep 09, 2015
Seventh Annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza to Take Place at Lynd Fruit Farm September 19
The seventh annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lynd Fruit Farm, located at 9851 Morse Road SW in Pataskala.
Sep 08, 2015
Genetic Testing for Pediatric Epilepsy can be Complicated, but Beneficial
The use of genetic testing in pediatric epilepsy is complicated and the list of known epilepsy genes changes almost daily. The steps from a doctor initially evaluating a patient when they first demonstrate the symptoms of epilepsy to genetic diagnosis remain complex.
Sep 08, 2015
Conjoined Twins Successfully Separated at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Twin girls born joined at the pelvic and hip region are recovering after separation surgery Thursday, Sept. 3, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Sep 02, 2015
Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD, and Nicholas Yeager, MD, Publish Book for Physicians on Treatment and Management of Malignant Pediatric Bone Tumors
Timothy P. Cripe, MD, PhD, division chief of Hematology/Oncology & BMT, and Nicholas D. Yeager, MD, oncologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, have recently published a book titled, “Malignant Pediatric Bone Tumors – Treatment & Management.” In addition to
Sep 01, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Researchers Receive $6.75 Million Grant to Develop RSV Vaccine
Mark Peeples, PhD, and Octavio Ramilo, MD, both principal investigators in the Center for Vaccines and Immunity at Nationwide Children’s Hospital were recently awarded a $6.75 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Sep 01, 2015
Tee Jaye's Country Place Hosting Month Long Campaign
When you hear a friendly, “Howdy Folks”, this September know that you’re walking into a Tee Jaye’s Country Place that supports our kids! For the entire month, Tee Jaye’s restaurant locations will host various fundraisers for Nationwide Children's Hospital that will
Aug 31, 2015
Diamond Cellar Joins the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer with Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Throughout the month of September, Diamond Cellar will help the fight against pediatric cancer when the jeweler contributes five percent of every jewelry repair to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. From Sept.
Aug 28, 2015
Children in Ohios Appalachian Counties Face Similar Health Care Challenges to Metropolitan Areas, Study Finds
Despite the fact that previous research shows the Appalachian region of the United States as limited in access to health care services, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that children with special health care needs in Appalachian areas face similar levels of health
Aug 26, 2015
Ace Hardware Miracle Bucket Day to Support Nationwide Childrens on September 5
Ace Hardware customers will have an opportunity to make a donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital during Miracle Bucket Day at participating stores Saturday, Sept. 5.
Aug 21, 2015
Study Finds Tests Used to Measure Internal Bleeding For Patients Taking Two Popular Drugs May Not Be Reliable
A recently-published study found that while internal bleeding may be uncommon as a result of taking blood thinners such as Xarelto® (rivaroxaban) and Eliquis® (apixaban), the normal coagulation tests physicians use to check for the side effect of bleeding may not be reliable.
Aug 21, 2015
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Presents Nationwide Childrens with $50,000 Hyundai Impact Award for Psychosocial Program
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Columbus-area Hyundai dealers will today award Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus, Ohio with a $50,000 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award to Dr.
Aug 17, 2015
More Evidence Supports that Kids Headaches Increase at Back-to-School Time
Findings from Nationwide Children’s Hospital physicians demonstrate that headaches increase in fall in children, a trend that may be due to back-to-school changes in stress, routines and sleep.
Aug 14, 2015
$2.4 Million Grant Awarded to Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Emergency Medicine Research
The Emergency Medicine Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital received a $2.4 million grant to lead one of six US Research Node Centers for the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN).
Aug 10, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition Achieves National Accreditation from American College of Surgeons Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition recently achieved Adolescent Center accreditation by the joint American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Jul 28, 2015
Nationwide Children's Hospital Honored For Commitment To Quality
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of four U.S. hospitals recognized for leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety. The American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize is presented annually to raise awareness of the need for a hospital-wide commitment to
Jul 17, 2015
Satya Gedela, MD, Named Medical Director of Epilepsy Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Satya Gedela, MD, MRCP(UK), pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has recently been named medical director of the Epilepsy Surgery Program. As medical director of Epilepsy Surgery, Dr.
Jul 16, 2015
Blizzard Sales as Part of Miracle Treat Day Benefit 170 Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals Around the Country, Including Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Celebrate Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day on July 30 when $1 or more from Dairy Queen Blizzard® sales at participating central Ohio Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants directly benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Jul 11, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2015 Patient Champions at RunFest
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on this year’s course.
Jul 08, 2015
Dr. John Barnard Expands Leadership Role At Nationwide Children's Hospital And The Ohio State University
John A. Barnard, MD, President of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed both Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Chief of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Jul 01, 2015
Stephen L. Lessnick, MD, PhD, Named Director of the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Stephen L. Lessnick, MD, PhD, has joined the faculty at the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as the director of the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases. As the director, Dr.
Jun 29, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appoints Charles Elmaraghy, MD, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Charles Elmaraghy, MD, has recently been appointed chief of the Department of Otolaryngology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Elmaraghy has served as interim chief since 2011, and is a faculty member in the Department of Otolaryngology and was recently promoted to Associate Professor of
Jun 23, 2015
Desale Yacob, MD, Named Medical Director for the Motility Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Desale Yacob, MD, attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has recently been named medical director for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition’s Motility Center at Nationwide Children’s.
Jun 22, 2015
Vitamin K Deficiency Increasingly Common as Result of Vaccine Refusal
Vitamin K, which has been administered to newborns as an injection since it was first recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 1961, is vital for blood to clot normally.
Jun 15, 2015
93rd Annual TWIG Bazaar Call for Artisans
Celebrating its 93rd year, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is excited to invite crafters to be a part of its annual fundraising event, the TWIG Bazaar, on Sunday, November 8th.
Jun 11, 2015
Columbus Area Child and Family Travel to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness
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, Jack Baker, 2 and his family will join nearly 50 other pediatric patients and their families to meet with members of Congress and share
Jun 10, 2015
Justice Stores National Fundraising Give Hope Campaign Raises More Than $535,000 to Help Kids Everywhere
After the launch of tween retailer Justice (an ascena retail group company) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s spring “Give Hope” national store campaign in early April, the fundraising effort raised $535,369 during a four-week period with The Research Institute at
Jun 09, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Once Again Makes Honor Roll List of U.S. News & World Reports 2015-16 Best Childrens Hospitals
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again made U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 12 children’s centers nationwide, by posting high scores in at least three of the 10 specialty rankings.
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
Jun 05, 2015
Nationwide Foundation Announces Gift to Transform the Lives of Children Through Genomics Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help make significant progress toward important research in genomics.
May 28, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospitals John P. Cheatham, MD, Receives Top Designation from Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
John P. Cheatham, MD, Director of Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Therapy and Co-director of The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been named to the new class of Master Fellows of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (MSCAI), the professional
May 28, 2015
New Front Door for Youth in Crisis
Effective June 1, 2015, child and adolescent psychiatric/behavioral health crisis assessment and stabilization services will be provided exclusively at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
May 26, 2015
Miguel Saps, MD, Named Director of Research for the Motility Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Miguel Saps, MD, has joined the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition as an attending gastroenterologist and director of research for the Motility Center. He is also professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr.
May 18, 2015
Kroger Customers Can Now Support Children at the Checkout
Kroger customers will now have the opportunity to donate to Nationwide Children’s Hospital while they are paying for their groceries at all Central Ohio and Ohio Valley stores. The 2015 Kroger “Kids Come First” campaign begins May 31 and runs through June 13.
May 18, 2015
Suicide Trends in School-Aged Children Reveal Racial Disparity
While overall suicide rates in children younger than 12 years have remained steady, a new study shows increasing rates in black children and decreasing rates in white children. Suicide is a leading cause of death among children younger than 12 years.
May 15, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosted 2015 Spring Middle School Career Day, Presented by Time Warner Cable
More than 100 students participated in the 2015 Spring Middle School Career Day, Presented by Time Warner Cable, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital May 15.
May 07, 2015
Cure SMA Provides Additional Funding for Promising Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Cure SMA, the leading organization dedicated to the treatment and cure of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), recently provided an additional $445,000 grant toward a gene therapy for SMA at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
May 06, 2015
Dr. Jonathan L. Finlay Recipient of The Elizabeth and Richard Germain Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cancer
During the Wyss Family Symposium, hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital May 11-12, Jonathan L. Finlay, MB, ChB, FRCP, Director of Neuro-Oncology at Nationwide Children’s, will be announced as the first recipient of The Elizabeth and Richard Germain Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cancer.
May 05, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives $5 Million Gift from Worthington Industries and McConnell Family Foundations Establishing the NEXT Consortium
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today it has received a combined $5 million gift from Worthington Industries and the McConnell Family Foundation to help establish the National Experimental Therapeutics (NEXT) Consortium.
May 04, 2015
Walmart and Sams Club Locations Raise Vital Funds For Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Beginning May 4 through June 14, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates are asking customers and members to support kids in Columbus by making a donation of $1 or more at the retailers’ 42 locations to raise funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the local Children’s Miracle
Apr 29, 2015
Youths evaluated for sexual abuse at risk for revictimization online
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Many suspected victims of child sexual abuse are sharing sexually explicit photos and videos via their cell phones and social media, and are receiving online sexual solicitations, according to a study to be presented Tuesday, April 28 at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS)
Apr 27, 2015
Musculoskeletal Outcomes From Study on Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Safety
Outcomes regarding musculoskeletal disease among severely obese adolescents participating in the “Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery” (Teen-LABS) study were published this week in JAMA Pediatrics.
Apr 24, 2015
Applebees Grill & Bar Partners with Nationwide Childrens Hospital To Help Kids Everywhere
Applebee’s Grill & Bar has teamed with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for a three-week fundraising campaign that will benefit patients and families who travel to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for its expert research and care.
Apr 22, 2015
Nationwide Children's Hospital Named to Becker's Hospital Review 100 Great Hospitals in America List
CHICAGO — Becker's Hospital Review has published the 2015 edition of "100 Great Hospitals in America," a compilation of some of the most prominent, forward-thinking and focused healthcare facilities in the nation.
Apr 22, 2015
Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide shines a bright light on Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital alliance
The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide hosted the fifth annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide today, a unique, award-winning fundraiser that brings to life the alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Apr 16, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Applauds Congress for Protecting Child Health
Nationwide Children’s Hospital applauds Congress for passing legislation to protect children’s health care by extending funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (H.R.
Apr 13, 2015
Registration Open for Junior Golf Classic Slated for July 6 at The Ohio State University Golf Club
Registration is now open for the 23rd Annual Junior Golf Classic, slated for Monday, July 6 at The Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet and Gray Courses. The event is organized by the Women’s Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital with all proceeds benefitting the hospital.
Apr 07, 2015
E. Steve Roach, MD, Honored with 2015 Hower Award from the Child Neurology Society
E. Steve Roach, MD, Chief of Neurology and Vice-Chair of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been named the recipient of the 2015 Hower Award by the Child Neurology Society.
Apr 06, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Welcomes Power 107.5 and Magic 106.3 for the Radio One Childrens Miracle Network Radiothon April 17
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will welcome Radio One’s local radio stations Power 107.5 and Magic 106. 3 Friday, April 17, for the annual Radio One Radiothon that helps sick and injured kids receiving care and treatment at Nationwide Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network
Apr 06, 2015
Study Finds Cow Milk Is Added to Breast Milk and Sold to Parents Online
A study published today on the safety of human breast milk bought over the Internet found that 10 percent of samples contained added cow’s milk.
Apr 03, 2015
Cure Duchenne to Host a Webinar on Duplication Research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with Dr. Kevin Flanigan from Nationwide Childrens Hospital on April 6
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will host an “Update on Duplication Mutation Research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy” webinar with Dr.
Apr 02, 2015
10th-Annual Denim & Diamonds Gala Slated April 25 at The Venue at Corazon
The 10th-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, benefiting The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, April 25 at The Venue at Corazon located at 7155 Corazon Dr., Dublin, Ohio 43016.
Mar 23, 2015
Morgans Fund Launches Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Podcast Series: Premiere Features Dr. Gail Besner
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) has announced the launch of its free, audio podcast series about Necrotizing Enterocolitis called Speaking of NEC: Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
Mar 17, 2015
GenomeNext, Powered by Amazon Web Services and Intel, Achieves Unprecedented Throughput of 1,000 Genomes Analyzed per Day, Enabling Population-Scale Genomics
GenomeNext, LLC, a leader in genomic data management and integrated analysis, announced today that, through the “Intel Heads In The Clouds Challenge on Amazon Web Services (AWS)” with support from JHC Technology, and in conjunction with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has
Mar 12, 2015
Nationwide Children's Hospital Earns National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term, participative relationships the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Mar 11, 2015
Rite Aid and Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals Kick Off Annual Miracle Balloon Campaign
Rite Aid’s 2015 Miracle Balloon campaign is now underway for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Mar 11, 2015
New Company Lattice Biotech and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Join Forces to Attack Chronic Bacterial Infections
A new Columbus-based company has been formed based on research from Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Lattice Biotech is leveraging a discovery that disrupts bacterial biofilms, creating a more effective environment for antibiotics to eradicate chronic infections.
Mar 09, 2015
Nationwide Children's Hospital Joins Nationwide to Make Safe Happen Easier for Parents and Caregivers
Watch this video to learn more about the Make Safe Happen app. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is joining Nationwide – one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. – in their effort to prevent childhood injury.
Mar 06, 2015
Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Welcomes Team EAS Athlete Larry Fitzgerald for a Meet and Greet with Patients and Families
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital to host a meet and greet with Team EAS athlete and professional football player, Larry Fitzgerald, with patients and their families in the new hospital main lobby at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Mar 06, 2015
Justice Stores Partner with Nationwide Childrens Hospital Give Hope National Fundraising Campaign to Help Kids Everywhere
Tween retailer Justice has teamed with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for a spring “Give Hope” national store campaign that will benefit patients and families everywhere who seek out Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s expert research and care.
Mar 04, 2015
Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives Grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for New Pressure Mapping System for Rehabilitation Patients
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that it has received a $5,495 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Mar 03, 2015
Study Offers Clues to Early Detection of Bipolar Disorders in High-Risk Children
New research published today in the American Journal of Psychiatry indicates a strong link between subthreshold manic episodes and likelihood of developing bipolar disorder in children of parents with bipolar disorder.
Mar 02, 2015
Standardization and Simplification is Key to Helping NICU Babies Feed and Grow
A new standardized approach for feeding infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) helps babies attain full oral feeds sooner, improves their growth and sends them home sooner.
Mar 02, 2015
Published Outcomes Announced From Study on Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Safety
Cardiovascular risks of severe pediatric obesity, assessed among adolescents participating in the “Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery” (Teen-LABS) study, were published this week in JAMA Pediatrics.
Feb 27, 2015
Crohns Disease Not Exempt From Racial Disparities
A study published recently in the IBD Journal found significant differences in hospital readmissions, medication usage, and both medical and surgical complications of children with Crohn’s disease related to race.
Feb 26, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appoints Steven C. Matson, MD, Chief of Adolescent Medicine
Steven C. Matson, MD, has recently been appointed section chief of Adolescent Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and division chief at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, effective December 2014. Dr.
Feb 25, 2015
Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory Comes to Life at the Palace Theater
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Feb.ruary 27 – to March 1st at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, located at 34 W.est Broad
Feb 24, 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: Special Performances of Willy Wonka the Musical at the Palace Theatre to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is making way for scrumdidilyumptious fun. This Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m., Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s will give Columbus City School students an exclusive sneak peek of Willy Wonka the Musical before the curtain goes up opening night.
Feb 24, 2015
GenomeNext Inks Agreement with Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Genomic Sequencing Analysis
GenomeNext, LLC, a leader in genomic data management and integrated analysis, announced today an agreement with Nationwide Children’s Hospital under which Nationwide Children’s will integrate GenomeNext’s genomic sequencing analysis platform for both clinical laboratory services
Feb 17, 2015
Partners for Kids, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Demonstrate Cost Savings and Quality as Pediatric ACO
A new study published in Pediatrics demonstrates the cost-saving and health care quality outcomes of the pediatric Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Partners for Kids.
Feb 13, 2015
Marijuana Use is Associated with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Adolescents
A study published recently by researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, found 10 percent of adolescents sent to a Sleep Center for evaluation of excessive daytime sleepiness with testing results consistent with narcolepsy had urine drug screens positive for marijuana, confounding the
Feb 13, 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: Willy Wonka Special Show for Patients, Staff of Nationwide Children's Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is making way for scrumdidilyumptious fun. This Sunday, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will give Nationwide Children’s patients and staff an exclusive sneak peek before the production hits the Palace Theatre later this month.
Feb 11, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital and IHOP Partner to Help Kids Everywhere During National Pancake Day
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and all seven central Ohio IHOP franchises are pleased to announce their partnership that will benefit children locally, as well as everywhere.
Feb 04, 2015
The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party Slated for February 28
TWIG III, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to its 14th annual Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party presented by The Rockbridge Group and the Crane Group on Saturday, February 28.
Jan 30, 2015
New Software Analyzes Human Genomes Faster than Other Available Technologies, Empowering Population Scale Genomic Analysis
Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed an analysis “pipeline” that slashes the time it takes to search a person’s genome for disease-causing variations from weeks to hours.
Jan 22, 2015
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Unveils Dramatic Downtown Wallscape Donated By Nationwide
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital joined with Nationwide to unveil a dramatic new downtown wallscape featuring seven-year-old Angela Irizarry from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Jan 22, 2015
The Immune System May Play a Key Role in Viral Therapys Effectiveness Against Tumors
Viral therapy for childhood cancer could possibly improve if treatments such as chemotherapy do not first suppress patients’ immune systems, according to findings published today in the journal Molecular Therapy—Oncolytics.
Jan 13, 2015
Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Cautions Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Resemble the Flu
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital cautions that the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can resemble the flu.
Jan 13, 2015
Researcher at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Secures Grant to Develop a Standard Statistical Evidence Measure to Reduce Errors in Biomedical Research
Veronica Vieland, PhD, director of the Battelle Center for Mathematical Medicine in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from the W.M.
Jan 12, 2015
Video Game Technology Helps Measure Upper Extremity Movement in Patients with Muscular Dystrophy
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have developed a way to measure upper extremity movement in patients with muscular dystrophy using interactive video game technology.
Dec 22, 2014
Nationwide Children's Hospital Announces Downtown Facilities Expansion to Accommodate Growing Patient Need
Nationwide Children’s Hospital released architectural renderings today for two new facilities near its downtown campus to accommodate growth in patient services.
Dec 08, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Re-Designated with American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition® for a Third Time
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for excellence in nursing services has granted Nationwide Children’s Hospital ANCC Magnet Recognition® for a third time.
Dec 08, 2014
Fifth Annual Bariatric Surgery Celebration
WHAT: Fifth Annual Bariatric Surgery Celebration Bariatric surgery patients and families are welcomed back to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to celebrate their successes WHEN: Monday, December 8, 2014 5 p.m.
Dec 05, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert during the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish their shopping, decorating and baking. As the number of days left in the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for sharing holiday traditions as a family.
Dec 01, 2014
New Study Finds a Child Treated in a U.S. Emergency Department Every 3 minutes for a Toy-Related Injury
‘Tis the season for toys. Children are writing lists full of them, and parents are standing in lines (or tapping on computers) trying to find them. Playing with toys this season or any other is an important way for children to develop, learn, and explore.
Nov 28, 2014
"Wheel of Fortune" Viewers Can Turn Spins into Miracles for Nationwide Children's Hospital
America’s Game®, Wheel of Fortune is once again presenting viewers with its popular “Secret Santa Sweepstakes” brought to you by Walmart, and this year the at-home viewers aren’t the only winners.
Nov 26, 2014
Christine's Christmas Concert Presented by Macy's Slated for December 13
During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts. In 2003, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic arson near the campus of The Ohio State University. To honor her precious life, the 11th Annual Christine’s Christmas will be presented.
Nov 24, 2014
Donatos Campaign Good Cheer Launches, Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Donatos Pizza are pleased to announce the Donatos “Good Cheer” Campaign, which will run from Nov. 25 to Dec. 29, 2014.
Nov 18, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Holiday Toy Drive
The third annual Every Gift Matters Great Toy Drop-Off to benefit patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested persons should follow the signage to the Outpatient Care loop located at 555 S.
Nov 17, 2014
Caffeine to Viagra: The Medications Saving Preemies May Surprise You
This month is Prematurity Awareness Month and today is World Prematurity Day. What many people may not know is part of the comprehensive care for the tiniest babies includes medications such as Sildenafil and caffeine.
Nov 10, 2014
New Study Finds Laundry Detergent Pods a Serious Poisoning Risk for Children Younger than 6 Years of Age in the United States
Laundry detergent pods began appearing on U.S. store shelves in early 2012, and people have used them in growing numbers ever since. The small packets can be tossed into a washing machine without ever having to measure out a liquid or powder.
Nov 05, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Session on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery on November 18
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity.
Oct 27, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Kenyon Institute Announce Medical Writing Initiative
Researchers and clinicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital now have new opportunities for training in writing as a result of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s new partnership with the Kenyon Institute in Biomedical and Scientific Writing.
Oct 24, 2014
Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Hilliard Close To Home Center Family Day
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital hosts free Hilliard Close To Home Center Family Day that will include fun activities, refreshments and a tour of the new facility WHEN: 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2014 WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hilliard Close To Home Center
Oct 22, 2014
Study Shows Medication is Frequently, Unintentionally Given Incorrectly to Young Children
According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital researchers, 63,000 children under the age of six experienced out-of-hospital medication errors annually between 2002 and 2012.
Oct 21, 2014
Grow a Beard. Make a Difference.
Join the hundreds of central Ohio men who have pledged to make a difference and grow a beard in the month of November. Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is delighted to be kicking off the 4th Annual Novembeard in support of the Hospice and Palliative Care Program in partnership
Oct 20, 2014
Study Shows Medication is Frequently, Unintentionally Given Incorrectly to Young Children
According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital researchers, 63,000 children under the age of six experienced out-of-hospital medication errors annually between 2002 and 2012.
Oct 20, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Hilliard Close To Home Center to Move Location
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hilliard Close To Home Center is moving and will begin seeing patients at the new location Oct. 20. The move will enhance the patient experience by providing expanded services. The center will move to 4363 All Seasons Drive.
Oct 16, 2014
La Mega Radio Listeners Pledge More Than $128,000 Toward Nationwide Childrens Hospital
A record $128,463 was pledged toward Nationwide Children’s Hospital during the third-annual La Mega 103.1 FM Radiothon, Nationwide Children’s and La Mega 103.1 FM Radio announced.
Oct 16, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks No. 1 on Facebook Among U.S.News and Health Report Honor Roll Hospitals
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Facebook page, facebook.com/NationwideChildrensHospital, was ranked No. 1 among the Top 10 children’s hospitals in the U.S.News and Health Report Honor Roll. Nationwide Children’s, which is No.
Oct 14, 2014
Media Advisory: Bringing Halloween to Kids at Nationwide Children's Hospital
WHO: Volunteers from local Spirit Halloween stores, patients and families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Spirit of Children Program has raised more than $78,035.00 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital to date WHAT: Spirit of Children will host a Halloween party for pediatric patients
Oct 09, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Session on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery on October 21
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity.
Oct 07, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2014 Patient Champions Miles and Mile Themes
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce the mile assignments and themes for its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.
Oct 03, 2014
Media Advisory: 2014 Candidates Forum on Children & Youth
WHAT: 2014 Candidates Forum on Children & Youth WHEN: Friday, October 17 Breakfast at 7 a.m., program begins at 8 a.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building, Stecker Auditorium 575 S.
Sep 23, 2014
Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Call for Willy Wonka Auditions, Now through November 10
To support central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Feb. 27-28 and March 1, 2015 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, located at 34 W. Broad St.
Sep 22, 2014
New Study Finds 34% of Severely Injured Patients Undertriaged in the United States
According to the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma, patients with severe injuries should be treated at level I or level II trauma centers. Those centers have the resources to provide the best care for those patients.
Sep 20, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Small Baby Reunion
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital hosts Small Baby Reunion to celebrate Small Baby graduates with families and NICU staff. WHEN: Sunday, September 21, 2014 1 to 4 p.m. *1:30 p.m. best media opportunity WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Stecker Auditorium 575 S. 18th St.
Sep 12, 2014
Spirit Halloween's 10 For 10 Coupon To Benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital
Spirit Halloween stores are supporting Central Ohio’s sick and injured kids with the return of their annual ‘10 for 10’ coupon to raise funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Sep 11, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus Public Health to Host Twitter Chat on Enteroviruses
WHAT: Virtually join Nationwide Children’s Hospital (@NationwideKids) and Columbus Public Health (@ColumbusHealth) for a Twitter chat about Enteroviruses and Enterovirus D68. Use the hashtag #NCHVirusChat to join in the conversation on Twitter and follow @NationwideKids and @ColumbusHealth.
Sep 09, 2014
Fifteen Local Pizza Shops Raise Funds for Pediatric Research at Slice of Columbus
Slice of Columbus is back for its 25th anniversary year as Columbus’ largest pizza event slated 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept.17, 2014 at the Columbus Commons in Downtown Columbus.
Sep 08, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out In Record Time
(COLUMBUS, OH) – For the eighth consecutive year, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is sold out.
Sep 06, 2014
Media Advisory: Kohls Department Stores, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Program Gift
WHAT: Kohl’s Department Stores check presentation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital at the Home & Garden Show and Holiday Fest WHO: The gift supports the Kohl’s Cares® Safety for All Seasons program www.NationwideChildrens.org/Safety at Nationwide Children’s
Sep 05, 2014
TWIG of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Holiday Cards Artwork Contest
Now through September 15, 2014, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites kids 16 years and younger to submit holiday artwork for the 2014 Holiday Cards Contest.
Sep 04, 2014
Sixth Annual Pumpkinpalooza to Take Place September 27 at Lynd Fruit Farm
The sixth annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, benefiting the Nationwide Children’s Hospital inpatient rehabilitation unit, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lynd Fruit Farm, located at 9590 Morse Road SW in Pataskala.
Aug 29, 2014
Media Advisory: Bikes for All People Labor Day Open House and Ride
The Bikes for All People Labor Day Ride is an inaugural event, with Church and Community Development for All People and Nationwide Children’s Hospital serving as two of five supporters.
Aug 28, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2014 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth October 17
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2014 Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Friday, October 17 in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Children’s in Stecker Auditorium, located at 575 S. 18th St., Columbus 43205.
Aug 27, 2014
Love's Travel Stops' Miracle Balloon Campaign to Benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital
Love’s Travel Stops employees and customers are showing a lot of heart for central Ohio’s sick and injured kids with the return of their annual in-store fundraiser for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Aug 21, 2014
Ohio State, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Partner with ENTvantage Diagnostics to Bring Rapid Sinusitis Diagnostic Test to Physicians
The Ohio State University, through the Ohio State Innovation Foundation, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced the signing of an exclusive, world-wide agreement with ENTvantage Diagnostics Inc. licensing a technology for rapid diagnosing of bacterial sinusitis.
Aug 15, 2014
92nd Annual TWIG Bazaar Call for Vendors
Celebrating their 92nd year, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is excited to invite crafters to be a part of their annual fundraising event, the TWIG Bazaar, on Sunday, November 9th.
Aug 13, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Sessions on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity.
Aug 12, 2014
Dairy Queen Hosting DQ Miracle Treat Day Thursday
Raise your spoons and gather your friends to celebrate DQ Miracle Treat Day on August 14, when all proceeds from Dairy Queen Blizzard sales at participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill stores around the country directly benefit 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, including
Aug 12, 2014
Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Knee Surgery Reduces Pain, Speeds Recovery
A recent study of an ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique, called femoral nerve block, shows that it leads to less opioid use and allows the majority of patients to go home within hours of surgery.
Aug 11, 2014
Discovery of New Form of Dystrophin Protein Could Lead to Therapy for Some DMD Patients
Scientists have discovered a new form of dystrophin, a protein critical to normal muscle function, and identified the genetic mechanism responsible for its production. Studies of the new protein isoform, published online Aug.
Jul 24, 2014
Continuous Antibiotics Not Necessary for Many Children with Common Prenatal Abnormality, Study Shows
Up to 5 percent of all prenatal ultrasounds uncover antenatal hydronephrosis, or enlarged kidneys, the most commonly detected prenatal abnormality in the United States.
Jul 24, 2014
Teen Alcohol Use Affected by Expected Enjoyment and Understanding of Health Messages, Study Finds
Teens with the best understanding of health messaging may also be the most susceptible to messages that make alcohol use look appealing and fun — like television ads for beer or liquor — according to a study published this week in the journal Patient Education and Counseling.
Jul 22, 2014
New Study Finds High School Lacrosse Players at Risk for Concussions, Other Injuries
Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing high school sports in the United States, with more than 170,000 students now playing the sometimes hard-hitting game. The growing participation numbers, however, mean that more young people than ever are at risk of injury in lacrosse practice and competition.
Jul 21, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Sessions on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. The sessions will be offered from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Nationwide Children’s Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Center, 575 S.
Jul 18, 2014
New Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Announced at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
With the recruitment of internationally-known colorectal surgeon Marc Levitt, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has established a Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. The first of its kind, the center has combined Dr.
Jul 16, 2014
Preeclampsia May Share Cause With Disorders Such as Alzheimers
New research has identified a potential cause of and a better diagnostic method for preeclampsia, one of the most deadly and poorly understood pregnancy-related conditions in the world.
Jul 16, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2014 Patient Champions at RunFest
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.
Jul 09, 2014
Immune Function Predicts Infection Risk Among Child Trauma Patients
Researchers studying critically ill children with traumatic injuries have identified an immune marker that predicts which patients are likely to develop a hospital-acquired infection.
Jul 02, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Farmers Markets
Fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods are being made available for employees, community residents and visitors at four Farmers’ Markets hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The first Farmers’ Market will be held on Tuesday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jul 01, 2014
Jonathan L. Finlay, MB, ChB, FRCP Appointed Director of Neuro-Oncology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Jonathan L. Finlay, MB, ChB, FRCP, will begin his appointment as director of Neuro-Oncology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital today. In addition to his appointment at Nationwide Children’s, Dr.
Jun 23, 2014
Clintonville Close To Home Center Now Open for Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Patients
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Clintonville Close To Home? Center is now open in Clintonville, located at 510 E. North Broadway, Columbus, 43214. Developmental occupational therapy and developmental physical therapy are offered at this location, both by appointment only.
Jun 20, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Updates Course for 2014 Races
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon will pass by the event’s namesake charitable partner for its 35th running in October. The Oct.
Jun 19, 2014
Central Ohio Child, Family Travel to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Childrens Health Care
One family is taking their story from Union County to Capitol Hill to thank members of Congress for supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital and ask them to take action on important child health legislation this year.
Jun 16, 2014
Sacral Nerve Stimulation Gives Pediatric Patients Hope
Heather Rayser, 16, has a colon that does not function properly and as a result, she has never been to high school, and has been on home hospital care for nine years.
Jun 10, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Makes Honor Roll List of U.S. News & World Reports 2014-15 Best Childrens Hospitals
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again made U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 10 children’s centers nationwide, by posting high scores in at least three of the 10 specialty rankings.
May 28, 2014
Time For 10! Physical Activity Program Impacts Young Students in Ohios Schools
As May is recognized as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Ohio First Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich and Nationwide Children’s Hospital recognize their continued partnership on the Time For 10! program – a statewide physical activity program aimed to make guided exercise easy and
May 28, 2014
Nationwide Children's Hospital Announces Facilities Expansion To Accommodate Growing Patient Need
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has announced plans for two new facilities near its downtown campus to accommodate growth in patient services. Both new buildings will help to decompress parking and current outpatient clinics which have outgrown their available space on the hospital’s
May 27, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital receives $10 million gift from the Nationwide Insurance Foundation establishing the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund
Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced that it has received a $10 million gift from the Nationwide Insurance Foundation. The gift will establish the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, supporting pediatric research and innovative projects
May 21, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Marysville Close to Home Center with Urgent Care Open May 21
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marysville Close To Home Center with Urgent Care is now open at 100 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. in the City Gate Development, Marysville.
May 20, 2014
Breastfeeding Initiation and Success is Impacted by Diabetes Status of Mother
Women diagnosed with diabetes before or during pregnancy are less likely to initiate and continue breastfeeding their newborns than women without diabetes, a new study suggests.
May 20, 2014
Boosting Immune Process with IFN-y Helps Clear Lethal Bacteria in Cystic Fibrosis
Boosting a key immune process called autophagy with interferon gamma (IFN-γ) could help clear a lethal bacterial infection in cystic fibrosis, a new study suggests.
May 20, 2014
MIBG Treatment for Neuroblastoma Now Available at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Meta-iodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) therapy is now offered by Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Patients with neuroblastoma who qualify for treatment with MIBG therapy can be treated in this new facility, with round-the-clock supervision by
May 09, 2014
Timothy P. Cripe, MD, PhD, Appointed To Bacterial Robotics Science Directorate
Bacterial Robotics is a life science biotechnology firm. The Company uses synthetic biology tools in an evolutionary engineering approach to develop bacterial robots, or BactoBots™. Today, the Company announced the appointment of Tim Cripe, MD, to its Scientific Directorate.
May 05, 2014
Childrens Oncology Drug Alliance (CODA) Formed to Facilitate Development of Treatments for Childhood Cancers
Researchers and children’s cancer advocates in Australia and the U.S. have formed a unique research and development alliance to facilitate development of treatments for children fighting neuroblastoma, the most common and fatal form of solid cancer affecting infants.
May 05, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Marysville Family Day to Celebrate Close to Home Center with Urgent Care Opening
The public is invited to “Marysville Family Day” in celebration of the opening of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close To Home Center with Urgent Care Saturday, May 17, from 10 am to 1 pm at 100 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. in the City Gate Development.
May 05, 2014
New Study Finds Number of Children Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for Baby Gate-Related Injuries Nearly Quadrupled Since 1990
If you are a parent, chances are you have used or will use a baby gate at some point. Baby gates are designed to help protect young children from stairs and other dangers around the home. If you use these in your home, take note.
May 01, 2014
Mary Rutan Hospital and Nationwide Childrens Collaborate for Expanded Pediatric Care
Mary Rutan Hospital is proud to be partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to bring additional resources and care to pediatric and neonatal patients.
May 01, 2014
Walmart, Sams Club Locations Raise Vital Funds for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Beginning today through June 11, Walmart customers and Sam’s Club members can help “Every child live better” by making a donation of $1 or more at the retailers’ 42 locations raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a local Children’s Miracle Network
Apr 25, 2014
Wolfe Associates, Inc. Pledge $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Wolfe Associates, Inc. has generously pledged $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to establish The Wolfe Associates, Inc. Fellowship in Endocrinology honoring Juan Sotos, MD, for his dedication and vast contributions to the field of pediatric endocrinology.
Apr 24, 2014
Registration Open for Junior Golf Classic Slated for July 7 at The Ohio State University Golf Club
Registration is now open for the 22nd Annual Junior Golf Classic, slated for Monday, July 7at The Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet and Gray Courses. The event is organized by the Women’s Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital with all proceeds benefitting the hospital.
Apr 23, 2014
New Study Finds 2.5 Million Basketball Injuries to High School Athletes in Six Seasons
Basketball is a popular high school sport in the United States with 1 million participants annually. A recently published study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the first to compare and describe the occurrence and distribution
Apr 14, 2014
Denim & Diamonds Gala Slated April 26 at Brookside Golf and Country Club
The ninth-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, benefiting The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at Brookside Golf and Country Club located at 2770 W. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235.
Apr 14, 2014
Antibiotics Alone are a Successful Treatment for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Children
Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis is a reasonable alternative to surgery that leads to less pain and fewer missed school days, according to a pilot study.
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.
Apr 02, 2014
Wolfe Associates, Inc. Pledges $2 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Establishing Two Newly-Named Fellowships
Recently, Wolfe Associates, Inc. donated $2 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital establishing two fellowships – The Wolfe Associates, Inc. Fellowship in Pediatric Oncology and The Wolfe Associates, Inc. Fellowship in Advanced Cardiac Noninvasive Imaging (Echocardiography).
Mar 28, 2014
Esophageal Function Implicated in Life-Threatening Experiences in Infants, Study Suggests
About 1 percent of all emergency room visits are prompted by near-death experiences in infants, such as extended periods without breathing or sudden changes in skin pallor or muscle tone.
Mar 26, 2014
Study Identifies Key Player in Motor Neuron Death in Lou Gehrigs Disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is marked by a cascade of cellular and inflammatory events that weakens and kills vital motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The process is complex, involving cells that ordinarily protect the neurons from harm.
Mar 21, 2014
Ohio Pediatric Care Alliance Opens March 24, 2014
Officials at Dayton Children’s Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are pleased to announce their joint outpatient specialty care center will open March 24, 2014.
Mar 20, 2014
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Awards Nationwide Childrens Hospital; Names Hospital Certified Duchenne Care Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named the first Certified Duchenne Care Center by Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), the leading advocacy organization working to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne).
Mar 14, 2014
Tween Brands and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Team Up for Give Hope National Fundraising Campaign
Tween Brands and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have teamed up for “Give Hope,” a national fundraising campaign to benefit research at the hospital and to help patients and families who come from all over the world for expert care at Nationwide Children’s.
Mar 05, 2014
Dr. Kelly Kelleher of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appointed to Institute of Medicine Committee
Kelly Kelleher, MD, MPH, director of the Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recently appointed to be part of an Institute of Medicine committee.
Mar 03, 2014
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opens New Primary Care Center in North Columbus
Nationwide Children’s Hospital opened a new Primary Care Center today in the North area of Columbus, the Sharon Woods Primary Care Center. The facility will house complete health care visits for check-ups, sick care and immunizations.
Feb 28, 2014
Panera Bread Donates $9,000 to Nationwide Children's Hospital at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday
Ohio-based Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, donated $9,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Friday, February 28 as part of the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their newest Panera Bread bakery-café in German Village.
Feb 22, 2014
Media Advisory: Shrek the Musical to Perform Special Show for Nationwide Children's Hospital Patients and Staff
MEDIA ADVISORY Shrek the Musical to Perform Special Show for Nationwide Children’s Hospital Patients and Staff Nationwide Children’s Hospital is making way for some ogre-sized fun! Who: Shrek the Musical cast What: Shrek cast will give Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients an
Feb 13, 2014
Sports Medicine Experts Say Female Athlete Triad Syndrome is a Growing Concern
When an adolescent female patient comes to Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Sports Medicine clinic, not only are these young women treated for their sports-related injury, but their sports medicine physician will also ask if they’ve missed any periods, because of a growing concern
Feb 12, 2014
Home of Distinction Open for Tours March 6-23; Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Cua Builders, alongside WBNS-10TV, is proud to showcase this year’s “Home of Distinction” to benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The luxury home, which showcases the latest in building products and design trends, will be open to the public to tour.
Feb 06, 2014
Nationwide Children's Hospital Custom License Plate Now Available
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Everything Matters license plates are now available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, with $25 from each purchase going to support Nationwide Children’s. “We are grateful to Ohio Rep.
Feb 03, 2014
The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party Slated for March 8
TWIG III, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, invites the public to its 13th annual Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party event on Saturday, March 8, 2014. All proceeds from the event benefit the pediatric cancer program at Nationwide Children’s.
Jan 27, 2014
New Study Finds 66 Children a Day Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for Shopping Cart-Related Injuries
Although a voluntary shopping cart safety standard was implemented in the United States in 2004, the overall number and rate of injuries to children associated with shopping carts have not decreased.
Jan 24, 2014
Highly Reliable Brain Imaging Protocol Identifies Delays in Premature Infants
Infants born prematurely are at elevated risk for cognitive, motor, and behavioral deficits — the severity of which was, until recently, almost impossible to accurately predict in the neonatal period with conventional brain imaging technology.
Jan 22, 2014
Hodges Appointed 2014 Chair-Elect of Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership
Nichole Hodges, MPH, MCHES, education and outreach coordinator in the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed 2014 Chair-Elect for the Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership (OIPP).
Jan 21, 2014
New Study Finds 66 Children a Day Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for Shopping Cart-Related Injuries
Although a voluntary shopping cart safety standard was implemented in the United States in 2004, the overall number and rate of injuries to children associated with shopping carts have not decreased.
Jan 09, 2014
Dr. Kavitha Kotha Appointed Physician in Pulmonary Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kavitha Kotha, MD, recently was appointed as a physician in Pulmonary Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kotha comes to Nationwide Children’s from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. In addition to her appointment at Nationwide Children’s, Dr.
Jan 03, 2014
More Than 200 Physicians from Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named to the 2014 Best Doctors in America® List
More than 200 physicians on the medical staff at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently appeared on the Best Doctors in America® List for 2014. Only five percent of doctors in America earn this prestigious honor, decided by impartial peer review.
Dec 23, 2013
PDL-1 Antibody Could Help Immune System Fight Off Influenza Viral Infection, Study Suggests
An antibody that blocks a component of a key signaling pathway in the respiratory airways could help the immune system rid the body of the influenza virus, a new study suggests.
Dec 20, 2013
Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo Recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology
During a ceremony held yesterday, Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was announced as the first recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Dec 19, 2013
Leonard Appointed Chief of Neurosurgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Jeffrey R. Leonard, MD, has been appointed Chief of Neurosurgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and is slated to arrive late spring. “I am extremely pleased to announce Dr. Leonard as our new Neurosurgery Chief,” said R.
Dec 19, 2013
New Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Announced at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
With the recruitment of internationally-known colorectal surgeon, Marc Levitt, MD,Nationwide Children’s Hospital will establish a one-of-a-kind Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction.
Dec 17, 2013
American Electric Power Foundation Donates $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Supporting Telemedicine Services
The AEP Foundation recently donated $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to support the expansion of its telemedicine services into rural areas of southeast Ohio.
Dec 16, 2013
Legislation to Provide Allergy Medication in Schools is Crucial to Save Lives
An act recently signed by President Obama will make it easier to provide epinephrine to children with severe food allergies in schools, even without a prescription.
Dec 16, 2013
Dr. Richard E. Kirschner Recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
During a ceremony held Friday, Richard E. Kirschner, MD, chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was announced as the first recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T.
Dec 13, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert during the Holidays
The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish the shopping, decorating and baking. As the number of days left in the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for sharing holiday traditions as a family.
Dec 11, 2013
Media Advisory: The Great Toy Drop-Off Saturday at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: “The Great Toy Drop-Off” Saturday at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toy donations accepted for patients of Nationwide Children’s WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2013 9 a.m.
Dec 09, 2013
New Study Finds 24 Children a Day are Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for High Chair-Related Injuries
High chairs and booster seats are commonly used to help make feeding young children easier. Although most parents assume these products are safe, millions have been recalled in recent years, and injuries associated with their use continue to occur.
Dec 05, 2013
URAC and The Leapfrog Group Announce Winners of the 2013 Hospital Website Transparency Awards Program
URAC and The Leapfrog Group announced today the winners of the 2013 Hospital Website Transparency Awards Program. The two organizations have partnered for a second year to identify outstanding hospital websites that promote transparency of safety and quality measures in a manner that is useful and
Dec 05, 2013
Olentangy Youth Athletic Association, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Partner to Benefit Community Health, Wellness
Olentangy Youth Athletic Association (OYAA) has entered into a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine to provide sports medicine services and health and wellness education to student athletes.
Dec 04, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Selected as a 2013 Leapfrog Top Childrens Hospital
For the third consecutive year, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named a Top Children’s Hospital on The Leapfrog Group’s annual list of Top Hospitals. The Top Hospitals list was announced today in Baltimore, Maryland during Leapfrog’s Annual Meeting.
Dec 04, 2013
Dr. E. Steve Roach Recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Pediatric Neurology
During a ceremony held yesterday, E. Steve Roach, MD, Chief of Neurology and Vice-Chair of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was announced as the first recipient of The Robert F. and Edgar T. Wolfe Foundation Chair in Pediatric Neurology.
Dec 03, 2013
Dr. Edwin Horwitz Appointed Director of Blood and Marrow Transplant at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Edwin M. Horwitz, MD, PhD, recently was appointed director of Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Horwitz, board-certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, comes to Nationwide Children’s from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Dec 03, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Asks: Whats Your Favorite Thing about the Holidays?
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, also known nationally as “Giving Tuesday,” Nationwide Children’s Hospital launches a two-week social media campaign aimed to raise donations for the hospital during this Holiday season.
Dec 02, 2013
Ticket Sales Kick Off for "Shrek" the Musical
Make way for Ogre-sized family fun! Ticket sales kick off today, Monday, Dec. 2 for “Shrek” presented by Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, with performances scheduled for March 7-9, 2014 at the historic Palace Theatre in Columbus.
Nov 25, 2013
Two Faculty in The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named AAAS Fellows
Brian K. Kaspar, PhD, and Veronica J. Vieland, PhD, principal investigators in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Nov 22, 2013
New Study Helps Explain Why Some Ear and Respiratory Infections Become Chronic
Scientists have figured out how a bacterium that causes ear and respiratory illnesses is able to elude immune detection in the middle ear, likely contributing to chronic or recurrent infections in adults and children.
Nov 20, 2013
Columbus Resident Joan Wallick Donates $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Supporting the Joan Fellowship in Pediatric Hemostasis-Thrombosis
Joan Wallick, a Columbus resident (43209), recently donated $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital establishing the Joan Fellowship in Pediatric Hemostasis-Thrombosis which will train the next generation of physicians in the discipline.
Nov 15, 2013
Pediatric Biomedical Research Bill Passes Congress
A bill eight years in the making to strengthen pediatric biomedical research is headed to President Obama’s desk to be signed into law. The legislation, known as the National Pediatric Research Network Act and strongly supported by The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s
Nov 14, 2013
Genetic Signature Identified for RSV, the Leading Cause of Infant Hospitalizations Worldwide
Scientists have identified the genetic signature of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of infant hospitalizations around the world. The work is a key step toward a better understanding of the immune response to RSV, which will aid the development of a vaccine and a tool that could
Nov 11, 2013
Public Service Announcements
Public Service Announcements Start: November 2013 End: December 31, 2013 Contact: Media Relations Nationwide Children’s Hospital (614) 355-0495 mediarelations@nationwidechildrens.org 60 seconds Are you worried about HIV status or that you may have contracted Syphilis? The Nationwide
Nov 07, 2013
Local Bruegger's Bagels Hosts Free Coffee Day Today; Benefits Nationwide Children's Hospital
Bruegger’s Bagels hosts its annual Free Coffee Day today, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, and kicks off its annual fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals with a coffee campaign that benefits children’s hospitals across the U.S.
Nov 06, 2013
Findings Announced from Landmark Study on Safety of Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
Initial results of a first and largest of its kind study focusing on the safety of adolescent bariatric surgery were published this week in JAMA Pediatrics.
Nov 04, 2013
Abusive Head Trauma Injuries Linked to Socioeconomic Status, Age and Gender
A new study estimates that more than seven children under the age of five with abusive head trauma were treated each day in U.S. emergency departments between 2006 and 2009.
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
Oct 30, 2013
Study: Researchers Identify Way to Increase Gene Therapy Success
Scientists in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found a way to overcome one of the biggest obstacles to using viruses to deliver therapeutic genes: how to keep the immune system from neutralizing the virus before it can deliver its genetic payload.
Oct 30, 2013
Scientists Identify Genetic Link Between Language Impairment and Autism
In the first molecular genetic study of families with a history of both language impairment and autism, scientists may have uncovered a shared origin for the two conditions, an important step toward explaining why some cases of autism are accompanied by language difficulties and others are not.
Oct 29, 2013
Columbus Blue Jackets Players Recognize Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month with Visit to Nationwide Children's Hospital Wednesday
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: In recognition of the National Hockey League’s Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness month, the Columbus Blue Jackets players and mascot Stinger will visit patients and their families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Oct 28, 2013
Pregnant Women with Hepatitis C May Pass Swifter Viral Strain to Newborns, Study Suggests
Infants who get hepatitis C from their mothers during childbirth may inherit a viral strain that replicates more quickly than strains found in non-pregnant hosts, according to a new study published Oct. 27 in Nature Medicine.
Oct 21, 2013
2013 Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Breaks Multiple Records
Athletes in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon lucked out with weather conditions, but it wasn’t luck that broke the following Columbus Marathon records this year: The event raised a record-breaking $1.25 million and counting for Nationwide
Oct 21, 2013
Study Shows Buying Breast Milk Online is Likely to Cause Illness in Infants
Results from a study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found more than three-fourths of breast milk samples purchased over the Internet contained bacteria that can cause illness, and frequently exhibited signs of poor collection, storage or shipping practices.
Oct 18, 2013
AveXis- BioLife Licenses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Patent Portfolio from Nationwide Childrens Hospital and The Ohio State University
BioLife, a synthetic biology platform company soon to be renamed AveXis, has been granted exclusive rights to the spinal muscular atrophy gene therapy program developed at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Oct 17, 2013
AveXis and BioLife Announce The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Received Fast Track Status for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment
AveXis and BioLife, synthetic biology platform companies, today announced that The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital received Fast Track designation from the U.S.
Oct 15, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Wexner Medical Center Partner to Teach Patient-Centered Care
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have been selected to pilot a national initiative to enhance primary care training in the departments of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Oct 15, 2013
91st Annual TWIG Bazaar Scheduled for November 10 at Ohio Expo Center
Celebrating its 91st year, the TWIG Bazaar will offer attendees unique, handcrafted gifts created by TWIG members and outside artisans 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 2013 in the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center.
Oct 14, 2013
Whats Big, Green and Coming to the Palace Theatre? Shrek!
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Shrek the Musical March 7-9, 2014 at Columbus' historic Palace Theatre, 34 West Broad Street.
Oct 11, 2013
More pediatric expertise coming to Springfield through a new pediatric care alliance
Officials at Dayton Children’s Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are pleased to announce a formal collaboration focused on improving access to highly specialized pediatric services for all Springfield area families.
Oct 09, 2013
Loves Travel Stops in Jeffersonville and Baltimore, Ohio, raise combined $22,173 for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Love’s Travel Stop 352 in Jeffersonville, Ohio and 221 in Baltimore, Ohio, raised more than $20,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Love’s set a new fundraising record during this year’s five-week campaign by raising more than $2 million for Children’s Miracle
Oct 08, 2013
$25.4 Million Awarded to Center for Clinical and Translational Science to Continue Critical Bench to Bedside Translational Research
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $25.4 million grant to the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS), a collaboration between The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital created to accelerate basic science discoveries into life-saving medical
Sep 30, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out In Record Time
The 34th Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon has sold every last spot in the race for the seventh consecutive year. A field of 18,000 athletes will compete Sunday, October 20, 2013. This is the fastest the marathon has ever sold all its space.
Sep 28, 2013
Media Advisory: The Don Johnson Family Picnic for Nationwide Childrens Hospital patients living with diabetes and their families
The Don Johnson Family Picnic for Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients living with diabetes and their families is an afternoon ‘country hoedown’ picnic with food, games, magicians and face painting.
Sep 25, 2013
Nationwide Children's Hospital Awarded $250,000 Childhood Cancer Research Grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels
Hyundai Hope On Wheels® and Central Ohio Hyundai dealers will today award Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a $250,000 Hyundai Hope Grant for pediatric cancer research.
Sep 20, 2013
Cardinal Health Donates $1 Million to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Supporting the Work of its Tissue Engineering Program
Cardinal Health recently donated $1 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help advance the work and research of its Tissue Engineering Program.
Sep 18, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers Resources for National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been a national leader in fighting childhood obesity through The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition, which offers patients and families a comprehensive approach to weight management in children, including programs for both prevention and treatment.
Sep 13, 2013
Diets Low in Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids May Be a Problem for Youngsters
In the first study to closely examine the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake among U.S. children under the age of 5, Sarah Keim, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has found what might be a
Sep 12, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Names Orthopedic Center Lobby for Aladdin Shriners Hospital Association for Children
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been the proud beneficiary of Aladdin Shriners Hospital Association for Children (ASHAC) for decades with gifts totaling more than $1.3 million.
Sep 09, 2013
Therapy Slows Onset and Progression of Lou Gehrigs Disease, Study Finds
Studies of a therapy designed to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suggest that the treatment dramatically slows onset and progression of the deadly disease, one of the most common neuromuscular disorders in the world.
Sep 09, 2013
Doctors Look at Treating Specific Types of Pediatric Cancer with Viral Therapy
Parents do everything they can to protect their children against all of the nasty germs floating around classrooms across the country this time of year.
Sep 06, 2013
Media Alert: Kohls Department Stores, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Program Gift
WHAT: Kohl’s Department Stores check presentation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital at the Home & Garden Show and Holiday Fest WHO: The gift supports the K.I.S.S. program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which supports injury prevention and safety education programs.
Sep 04, 2013
Predicting Kidney Damage Risk
A new study of the megabladder mouse model suggests that tracking changes in the expression of key genes involved in kidney disease could help physicians predict the severity of urinary tract obstruction in pediatric patients, which could help identify children at the greatest risk of chronic
Sep 04, 2013
Study Examines Ways to Restore Immunity to Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
The hepatitis C virus hijacks the body’s immune system, leaving T cells unable to function. A new study in animal models suggests that blocking a protein that helps the virus thrive could restore immune function, allowing the body to fight infection.
Sep 03, 2013
Nationwide Children's Radiologists Train Military Physicians in Foreign Body Removal Techniques
William E. Shiels II, DO, chief of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Department of Radiology and president of Children’s Radiological Institute, Inc., is leading a team of radiologists for the training of military physicians to remove shrapnel foreign bodies from warfighters with
Sep 03, 2013
James P. Digan Named President of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation
James P. Digan has been appointed president of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, effective today. He brings a wealth of diverse fundraising experience to this role including previous foundation leadership roles at other health systems, foundations and higher education
Aug 27, 2013
TWIG of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Pumpkinpalooza September 28 at Lynd Fruit Farm
The 5th Annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, benefiting the Rehabilitation Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala.
Aug 27, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 22q Conference Sept. 21
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host “A Healthy You and 22q Conference” 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the hospital. The conference is designed for and intended to educate parents, caregivers and patients with 22q.
Aug 26, 2013
Grand Challenge Grant Awarded to Team Led by Nationwide Childrens Researcher
The Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development recently shortlisted 53 finalists from around the world from more than 400 entries. Only 22 teams were awarded grants for their bold, new ideas to save the lives of mothers and newborns in developing countries.
Aug 26, 2013
Dr. Kevin Klingele Appointed Chief of Orthopedics at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kevin E. Klingele, MD, recently was appointed chief of Orthopedics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In his previous role, Dr. Klingele was the interim chief of Orthopedics. He will continue to serve as the surgical director of Sports Medicine at Nationwide Children’s. Dr.
Aug 21, 2013
HB-EGF Protects Intestines from a Variety of Injuries, Pair of Studies Suggests
It’s not often that one treatment offers therapeutic potential for multiple conditions. However, after more than two decades of research, Gail Besner, MD, principal investigator for the Center for Perinatal Research and pediatric surgeon for the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide
Aug 20, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns Ohio Department of Healths Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award
Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently was honored with Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award. Nationwide Children’s is one of 22 employers in the state to be honored by ODH, and just one of 11 to receive the award.
Aug 19, 2013
Country Jam for Kids Country Music Celebration Slated for September 6
Country Jam for Kids, a music celebration hosted by 92.3 WCOL radio, will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Outdoor Amphitheater located at 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, 43215.
Aug 16, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Pediatric Podcast, PediaCast, Now Playing on iHeartRadio
PediaCast is now available to listeners on iHeartRadio Talk, Clear Channel’s free, all-in-one digital radio service featuring the best in Talk Radio. iHeartRadio Talk enables listeners to stay connected with their favorite talk personalities, such as Dr.
Aug 16, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, September 17, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Information Session to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. This session will begin at 5 p.m.
Aug 14, 2013
New Albany Breaks Ground on The Core
The City of New Albany broke ground today on a 52,000 square foot center for healthy living in partnership with some of central Ohio’s most well-known health and wellness organizations.
Aug 13, 2013
Gluten Free Gang Walk to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital Celiac Disease Center
An upcoming walk and silent auction for celiac disease awareness and research will benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Aug 09, 2013
Combined Therapy Could Repair and Prevent Damage in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
New research on two promising gene therapies suggests that combining them into one treatment not only repairs muscle damage caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but also prevents future injury from the muscle-wasting disease.
Aug 08, 2013
New Drug Improves Walking Performance for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients
Results from a clinical trial of eteplirsen, a drug designed to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, suggest that the therapy allows participants to walk farther than people treated with placebo and dramatically increases production of a protein vital to muscle growth and health.
Aug 08, 2013
Central Ohio Dairy Queens® celebrate Miracle Treat Day Thursday to benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Dairy Queen® and DQ Grill & Chill® restaurants of central Ohio will celebrate the 8th Annual DQ® Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, August 8 when $1 or more from every Blizzard® Treat sold will be donated to Nationwide Children's Hospital, one of the 170 hospitals supported
Aug 07, 2013
TWIG of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Holiday Cards Artwork Contest
Now through August 31, 2013, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites kids 16 years and younger to submit holiday artwork for the 2013 Holiday Cards Contest.
Aug 06, 2013
Delaware Hayes High School, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Partner to Benefit Students Health, Wellness
Delaware Hayes High School will begin a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine this month to provide sports medicine services and health and wellness education to student athletes.
Aug 06, 2013
Amanda Clearcreek High School, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Partner to Benefit Students Health, Wellness
Amanda Clearcreek High School will begin a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine this month to provide sports medicine services and health and wellness education to student athletes.
Aug 05, 2013
Chronic Illness Puts Pediatric Trauma Patients at Higher Risk
In a recent study published in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that pediatric trauma patients with preexisting chronic conditions have longer hospital
Aug 05, 2013
New Initiative Could Help Improve Surgical Outcomes in Children, Study Suggests
A group of pediatric surgeons at hospitals around the country have designed a system to collect and analyze data on surgical outcomes in children – the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) is the first national database able to reliably compare outcomes among different
Jul 29, 2013
Parents Don't Fully Understand Biobank Research, Study Finds
Researchers who collect genetic samples from children for medical research need to explain the process more clearly to parents, according to a new study that suggests many parents don’t fully understand the finer details about how these samples will be used and stored.
Jul 29, 2013
New Study Finds Increase in Nonfatal Food-Related Choking Among Children in the U.S.
Choking is a leading cause of injury among children, especially for children 4 years of age and younger. A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and colleagues at the Centers for Disease Control and
Jul 26, 2013
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation Linked to Congenital Heart Disease
A mutation in a gene crucial to normal heart development could play a role in some types of congenital heart disease—the most common birth defect in the U.S.
Jul 19, 2013
Study Finds Missing Piece of Pediatric Cancer Puzzle
Most of the time, it takes decades of accumulating genetic errors for a tumor to develop. While this explains the general occurrence of cancer in adults, it leaves a gap in understanding of the cause of pediatric tumors.
Jul 17, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appoints Dr. David Axelson as Chief of Psychiatry
Dr. David A. Axelson, MD, has been appointed chief of Psychiatry and medical director of Behavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He will also serve as chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Ohio State’s Wexner Medical
Jul 15, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Among Hospitals and Health Networks Most Wired
Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named one of the most wired hospitals in the country in Hospitals and Health Network’s 2013 Most Wired list. This prestigious list includes more than 250 hospitals around the country who have proven to be leaders in healthcare information technology.
Jul 05, 2013
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius Appoints Dr. Gail Besner to National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council
Gail E. Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the H. William Clatworthy, Jr. Professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, has been appointed to the National Advisory General Medical Sciences Council by Health and Human Services
Jul 02, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2013 Patient Champions, Addition of Encore Mile
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.
Jul 01, 2013
Nanofiber Solutions Receives Award from Ohio Third Frontier to Further Develop Tissue Engineered Intestine Technology
Nanofiber Solutions, LLC, in collaboration with Gail E. Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery, program director of the Residency in Pediatric Surgery and co-director of the Burn Program all at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, recently was honored with the Ohio Third Frontier Technology
Jul 01, 2013
Tips to Safely Eat Gluten-Free at a Summer Cookout from Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Celiac Nutrition Expert
Grilling out, particularly pot-luck style, can make gluten-free summer barbeques challenging for families with children who are living with celiac disease.
Jun 26, 2013
$6.3 Million Grant To Further Childhood Sarcoma Therapeutic Research
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will use a $6.3 million grant to further their study of pediatric sarcomas, a rare form of the disease that affects bone or soft tissue and accounts for 11 percent of all childhood cancers.
Jun 20, 2013
Call for Volunteers for Upcoming Races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course;Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is currently seeking volunteers for two races taking place at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio – the Buckeye Super Bike Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire slated for July 12-14, 2013 and The Honda Indy 200 scheduled for August 2-4, 2013.
Jun 18, 2013
Multidisciplinary Initiative Reduces Airway Infection in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients
An initiative that combines a multidisciplinary health care approach with a range of preventive measures could cut the rate of a common airway infection among children in intensive care by more than half, a new study suggests.
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
Jun 14, 2013
Global Collaborative Effort Will Study Abuse-Related Pediatric Traumatic Injury in China
Child abuse and neglect are considered a serious public health problem in modern China. A number of factors, including social and cultural traditions and a lack of public awareness regarding appropriate child discipline, have caused child abuse to remain an understudied issue.
Jun 13, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospitals South High Primary Care Center to Move Location
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s South High Primary Care Center is moving and will begin seeing patients at the new location on June 25. The move will enhance the patient experience by providing newly renovated facilities with more free parking. The clinic will move to 1405 S.
Jun 13, 2013
Liberty Union High School, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sports Medicine Partner to Benefit Students Health, Wellness
Liberty Union High School will begin a partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine this month to provide sports medicine services and health and wellness education to student athletes.
Jun 12, 2013
Nationwide Children's Hospital 200 Pinewood Derby June 19
WHAT: Pinewood Derby event with Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients and NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers; media availability to follow the racing action WHO: Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing.
Jun 12, 2013
TWIG Bazaar Invites Outside Vendors to Participate In Event for First Time
Celebrating the 91st anniversary of the Bazaar this year, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is excited to announce they have opened up the event to include and feature the work of outside vendors.
Jun 11, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Develops First Pediatric-Focused Diabetes Calculator
Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently developed an online resource to help parents manage their child’s diabetes more effectively and care for their health at home.
Jun 11, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Again Ranks in All Specialties in U.S. News & World Reports 2013-14 Best Childrens Hospitals Rankings
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has again been ranked in all 10 specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013-14 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Nationwide Children’s ranked in all 10 specialties, including four specialties ranked in the top 10.
Jun 10, 2013
Northwestern Mutual Kemelgor Financial Group and Cheeriodicals Use Team Building Activity to Spread Cheer to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Northwestern Mutual – The Kemelgor Financial Group and Cheeriodicals brought cheer in the form of 240 big green boxes to children fighting childhood cancer and other diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital during its “Cheeriodicals Day” event held on June 7, 2013.
Jun 06, 2013
Farm Safety Day Camp for Ross County Kids July 2
The Safe Play Areas for Ross County Kids (SPARK) Project in the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has teamed up with the Ohio State University Extension Office and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation to host a Farm Safety Day Camp 9 a.m.
Jun 06, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Open Close to Home Center with Urgent Care in Marysville
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present conceptual renderings of a Close To Home Center with Urgent Care to the Marysville City Design Review Board at its June 12 meeting.
Jun 06, 2013
Dr. Ivor Hill Named Director of Celiac Disease Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Ivor Hill, MD, MB, ChB, DCH, FCP(SA), FAAP, pediatric gastroenterologist, has been named medical director of the Celiac Disease Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr.
Jun 05, 2013
Northwestern Mutual Kemelgor Financial Group and Cheeriodicals Spread Cheer to Patients at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: Northwestern Mutual – Kemelgor Financial Group and Cheeriodicals Spread Cheer to Patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital 240 big green boxes made up of age-appropriate magazines, toys and crafts will be delivered to patients Friday WHEN: Friday, June
May 30, 2013
Technique Could Identify Patients at High Risk of Stroke or Brain Hemorrhage
Measuring blood flow in the brain may be an easy, noninvasive way to predict stroke or hemorrhage in children receiving cardiac or respiratory support through a machine called ECMO, according to a new study by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
May 30, 2013
Technique Could Identify Patients at High Risk of Stroke or Brain Hemorrhage
Measuring blood flow in the brain may be an easy, noninvasive way to predict stroke or hemorrhage in children receiving cardiac or respiratory support through a machine called ECMO, according to a new study by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
May 28, 2013
$1.6 Million Study of Appendicitis Treatment Could Help Children Avoid Surgery
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In the first study of its kind in the United States, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will examine the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy alone to treat appendicitis in children, research that could allow patients to avoid a surgery many may not need.
May 28, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Statewide Health Information Exchange
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is the first hospital in Central Ohio to join the new statewide health information exchange (HIE) that will allow sharing of patient health information among medical professionals across the state.
May 21, 2013
Kroger Campaign Kids Come First Launches, Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Kroger “Kids Come First” campaign runs now through June 22, 2013. Customers at all central Ohio and Ohio Valley Kroger grocery check-outs will have the opportunity to purchase a paper bear for $1 (or donate more) with every dollar raised benefitting Nationwide Children’s
May 21, 2013
Nationwide Children's Part of Multi-Million Dollar Research Center to Solve the Mystery of Premature Birth
Three major Ohio universities and four hospitals have joined with the March of Dimes Foundation to establish a new collaborative research program aimed exclusively at finding the unknown causes of premature birth. The March of Dimes intends to invest $10 million in the program over five years.
May 20, 2013
American Academy of Pediatrics Appoints Dr. Ihuoma Eneli to Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Steering Committee
Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, medical director for the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recently named as a member of the Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight Steering Committee by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
May 17, 2013
Circle of Friends 10th Annual Run for the Rainbow June 14
Circle of Friends, a volunteer organization supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host its 10th Annual Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Friday, June 14, 2013 at New Albany Market Square, 180 Market St., New Albany, Ohio.
May 16, 2013
Dr. Prashant Solanki Malhotra Appointed in Otolaryngology, Director of the Hearing Program at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Prashant Solanki Malhotra, MD, FAAP, recently was appointed a physician in Otolaryngology and director of the Hearing Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr.
May 15, 2013
Study Shows Preschoolers Affected by Medication-Related Poisonings at Alarming Rate
Poisonings in young children have increased over the past decade, mainly due to medications in the home. A new study led by the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, found that medication-related poisonings in children younger than 6 increased by 33 percent during the
May 09, 2013
IGS Energy Evening with Don Felder and Toad the Wet Sprocket presented by City of Dublin
WHEN: Friday, May 10, 2013 6 p.m. (EDT) VIP Doors Open 7:45 p.m. performance by Toad the Wet Sprocket 9:15 p.m. performance by Don Felder WHERE: The LC – Lifestyle Communities Pavilion 405 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 WHO: Don Felder is renowned as the former lead guitarist of The
May 08, 2013
Central Ohio Walmart Locations Launch Fundraising Campaign
Now through June 21, 2013, Walmart stores throughout central Ohio are raising needed charitable funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals.
May 07, 2013
Family Foundations Fund Critical Study Necessary For Clinical Trials And Enter Into Agreement With Nationwide Childrens Hospital To Ensure Data Access For Lysosomal Storage Disease MPS III
Nearly 50 years to the day since Dr. Sylvester Sanfilippo first characterized the disease Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) III in a presentation to the American Pediatric Society, three parent-run foundations have awarded investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH with a
May 07, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Plans to Extend Healthcare to More Children in Central Ohio Area through a Pilot with HealthSpot
HealthSpot™, a pioneer in telehealth technology, has teamed up with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of the largest and most respected children’s hospitals in the nation, to expand access to affordable healthcare to more children via four HealthSpot Station units in and around
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.
May 01, 2013
New Study Finds 20 Children a Day During the Summer are Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for Amusement Ride-Related Injuries
A new study by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined injuries to children related to amusement rides, which included rides at amusement parks (fixed-site rides), rides at fairs and festivals (mobile rides)
Apr 25, 2013
Media Advisory: Auntie Annes Raises Dough for Nationwide Children's Hospital
EVENT DETAILS Auntie Anne's Eastland Mall location is celebrating National Pretzel Day by donating 100 percent of its pretzel and drink sales for the second year in a row to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Apr 24, 2013
Legends Luncheon Presented by Nationwide Insurance Continues to Highlight Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Alliance
The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance hosted today the third annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance, a unique, award-winning fundraiser to central Ohio that brings to life the alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide
Apr 23, 2013
Women's Auxiliary Council Hosts Event for Prospective Members on May 7
The Women’s Auxiliary Council of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting an informational dessert and coffee event for prospective members at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Brookside Golf and Country Club, 2770 West Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235.
Apr 18, 2013
Media Advisory: Third Annual Legends Luncheon Presented by Nationwide Insurance
WHAT The third annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance A unique, award-winning philanthropic event in central Ohio WHO Jack and Barbara Nicklaus Nationwide CEO, Steve Rasmussen and his wife Cindy Nationwide Children’s Hospital CEO, Steve Allen, MD, and his wife Jamie Special
Apr 18, 2013
Dr. Brian Kaspar First Recipient of Grant Morrow, III, MD, Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
During a recent ceremony, Brian Kaspar, PhD, was named the first recipient of the Grant Morrow, III, MD, Endowed Chair in Pediatric Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This endowed chair is supported by Arthur E. Shepard and Dorothy D.
Apr 11, 2013
Tee Jayes Country Place Restaurants Supports the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
In light of Autism Awareness Month and throughout the entire month of April, central Ohio Tee Jaye’s Country Place Restaurants will be asking customers to round up their bill to support the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Apr 08, 2013
10th Annual a dvine affair Slated for April 19
The 10th annual “a d’vine affair” will be held 6:30 – 11 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013 at The Boat House at Confluence Park. Proceeds from this wine tasting event benefit Lavender Ribbons Inc., a non-profit organization raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Apr 05, 2013
Denim & Diamonds Gala Slated for April 20
The eighth-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, benefiting The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held 7 – 11 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Brookside Golf and Country Club located at 2770 West Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43235.
Mar 29, 2013
TWIG Hosts Meet & Greet for Prospective Members April 16
TWIG, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host an informational “Meet & Greet” for prospective members 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at The Wine Bistro in Upper Arlington (1750 W. Lane Ave. Suite 100).
Mar 28, 2013
Media Alert: Nationwide Childrens to Receive Stuffed Bunny Donations from Local H&R Block Thursday
PHOTO OPP: For Further Information Contact: Lisa Patterson, 816-305-4421, lisa.patterson@hrblock.com WHAT: Associates and clients will celebrate Easter a few days early when they make a donation of nearly 500 stuffed bunnies to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. WHEN: 3 p.m.
Mar 25, 2013
Blanchard Valley Health System Partners with Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have joined hands in a collaborative partnership. This partnership allows pediatric and neonatal patients at Blanchard Valley Hospital to receive the expertise and resources offered by Nationwide Children's in
Mar 25, 2013
The 10th Annual Evening of Hope Benefitting The Center for Family Safety and Healing Slated for April 20
The 10th Annual “Evening of Hope,” which benefits The Center for Family Safety and Healing, will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 8 p.m. at Bon Vie Bistro located at Easton Town Center.
Mar 22, 2013
Study: Research Reveals Protective Properties of Influenza Vaccines
Collaborating scientists from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Baylor Institute for Immunology Research, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine have identified an important mechanism for stimulating protective immune responses following seasonal influenza vaccinations.
Mar 18, 2013
Round-Up for Nationwide Childrens Friday, March 22 at Central Ohio Speedway Locations
Score big for Nationwide Children’s Hospital on Friday, March 22, 2013! On Friday, all central Ohio Speedway locations will be asking customer’s to “Round-Up” their purchases and donate to Nationwide Children’s.
Mar 15, 2013
Public Service Announcements: National Poison Prevention Week March 17-23, 2013
15-second Every day, four people die in Ohio due to misuse and abuse of prescription medications. Take a pledge during Poison Prevention Week to keep your family safe! For more information visit the Central Ohio Poison Center’s Facebook Page or call the toll free Poison Help line at
Mar 15, 2013
Registration Open for Junior Golf Classic Slated for July 8 at The Ohio State University Golf Club
Registration is open for the 21st Annual Junior Golf Classic slated for Monday, July 8, 2013 at The Ohio State University Golf Club – Gray Course. The event is organized by the Women’s Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital with proceeds benefitting the hospital.
Mar 14, 2013
OSU Alum, ESPN Analyst Joey Galloway Named Honorary Chair of Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic
Legendary Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes taught those he coached to “pay forward.” Joey Galloway, former wide receiver on the 1991-94 Ohio State football team, is doing just that by accepting the honorary chairmanship of the 37th Annual Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic slated for
Mar 13, 2013
Families of SMA and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announce Multi-Million Dollar Award from NINDS to Advance CNS-Directed Gene Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Elk Grove Village, IL) announce the award of a multi-million dollar cooperative agreement from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) to advance a gene therapy development program for Spinal
Mar 13, 2013
Study: Evidence Supports Blocking Immune Response to Enhance Viral Therapy against Solid Tumors
Following several years of study, investigators have found more evidence that viral therapy to treat solid tumors can be enhanced by blocking the body’s natural immune response.
Mar 06, 2013
Five Marketing and Public Relations Internships Offered Summer 2013 at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
TO APPLY To apply for a summer internship in Marketing and Public Relations at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, go to www.nationwidechildrens.org/healthcare-career-opportunities.
Mar 05, 2013
Nationwide Children's Hospital to Collaborate in Healthy New Albany Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be providing services in the Healthy New Albany Center when the building opens in 2014. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has already committed to bringing services to the Healthy New Albany program.
Mar 04, 2013
MacDonald Appointed Associate Editor of The Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine
James MacDonald, MD, has been appointed an associate editor of the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, effective immediately. MacDonald is a physician with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Family Medicine at The Ohio
Feb 25, 2013
Dr. Kan Hor Appointed Pediatric Cardiologist, Director of Cardiac MRI in The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kan N. Hor, MD, recently was appointed as a pediatric cardiologist in The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and as The Heart Center’s Director of Cardiac MRI. Dr.
Feb 22, 2013
Media Advisory: Exclusive Performance of Peter Pan for Patients of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sunday
M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: Exclusive Performance of “Peter Pan” for Patients of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sunday Cast members of the play, presented by Pleasure Guild, an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s, will take patients on a journey to “Neverland”
Feb 18, 2013
2013 Technology Showcase Presented by The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Office of Technology Commercialization in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present the “2013 Technology Showcase” Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Feb 15, 2013
BuckeyeThon Raises More Than $608,000 for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
BuckeyeThon, the annual dance marathon, which took place Friday and Saturday in the Ohio Union on the campus of The Ohio State University, raised $608,623 for Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital — an increase of nearly 34 percent from
Feb 13, 2013
BuckeyeThon Raises More Than $608,000 for Nationwide Childrens Hospital
BuckeyeThon, the annual dance marathon, which took place Friday and Saturday in the Ohio Union on the campus of The Ohio State University, raised $608,623 for Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital — an increase of nearly 34 percent from
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.
Feb 11, 2013
New Study Finds Increase in Dance-Related Injuries Among Children and Adolescents in the U.S.
Dance is a beautiful form of expression, but it could be physically taxing and strenuous on the human body, particularly for children and adolescents.
Feb 05, 2013
The Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party Slated for March 9
TWIG III of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites the public to their 12th annual Westy Open Paddle Tennis Tournament and Post Party event on Saturday, March 9, 2013. All proceeds from the event will benefit the pediatric cancer program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Feb 04, 2013
New Study Finds Water Tubing-Related Injuries Up 250 Percent
Water tubing, a recreational activity in which participants ride an inner tube which is pulled behind a boat by a tow rope, has grown in popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, the number of injuries related to this activity has also increased.
Feb 04, 2013
SOMC Partnering with Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Pediatrics, Neonatal Care
Southern Ohio Medical Center has announced it will be partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to bring additional resources and care to pediatric and neonatal patients.
Feb 04, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Ranks on Parents Magazines 10 Best Childrens Hospitals List
Parents magazine announced today its exclusive list of the 10 Best Children’s Hospitals, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital ranked 9th overall on the 2013 list. The list provides a comprehensive family-focused, data-driven comparison of pediatric facilities.
Jan 31, 2013
Sophias Cure Foundation Donates $650,000 in 2012 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Brian Kaspar, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Gene Therapy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, along with a team of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) researchers and clinicians, received $650,000 in grants in 2012 from Sophia’s Cure Foundation for SMA
Jan 30, 2013
Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Dedicates New Helicopter
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Dedicates New Helicopter Helicopter dedicated to neonatal and pediatric transports receives official blessing; up-close look at new aircraft WHEN: Wednesday, January 30 *10:15 a.m.
Jan 23, 2013
Dr. Daniel B. Herz Named Director of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Daniel B. Herz, MD, a pediatric urological surgeon, has joined the Section of Urology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as director of Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery.
Jan 23, 2013
Stimulator Device Offers Treatment Option for Children with Incontinence
Incontinence is typically a condition associated with adults; however, many children also struggle with incontinence – bladder, bowel or both. In order to help these children, doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have turned to a device, typically used in adult patients, to help
Jan 22, 2013
New Appointments Strengthen Perinatal Programs at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and The Ohio State University
Catalin S. Buhimschi, MD, has been appointed Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University and Irina A.
Jan 18, 2013
Study: Bariatric Surgery in Extremely Obese Adolescents
This time of year many people make resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle, exercise more, lose weight and eat better. For the adolescents who are extremely obese in this country, diet and exercise alone often are not enough to get their weight down.
Jan 17, 2013
First-Year Partnership Yields Nearly $1 Million For Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Ohio’s largest marathon will celebrate the first year of its new charitable partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a 50-percent hike in financial support from the Columbus Marathon’s board to the hospital.
Jan 17, 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Expand Transport Services
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is expanding their critical care transport services by establishing a fully dedicated helicopter for neonatal and pediatric transports.
Jan 16, 2013
Study: Monitoring of Immune Function in Critically Ill Children with Influenza Reveals Severe Immune Suppression in Non-Survivors
Investigators from 15 children’s medical centers, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital, observed and evaluated critically ill children with influenza to evaluate the relationships between levels of systemic inflammation, immune function and likelihood to die from the illness.
Jan 15, 2013
Local Business Owners Pay It Forward to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Two local businesses have raised nearly $10,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Owner of Reverse Vanity Spa, Nicole DiTommaso, and Jacob Neal of Jacob Neal Salon, hosted a fundraiser last month – the “Diamond Society” event – in an effort to pay it forward to
Jan 08, 2013
Di Lorenzo Appointed President-elect of the North American Society for Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology has been appointed President-elect of the North American Society for Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), the largest society in the world dedicated to serving pediatric gastroenterology and
Jan 04, 2013
More than 200 Physicians from Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named to Best Doctors in America® List
More than 200 physicians from Nationwide Children’s Hospital appear on the Best Doctors in America® List for 2013, officials announced recently. Only five percent of doctors in America earn this prestigious honor, decided by impartial peer review.
Dec 20, 2012
Exercise Program Helps Pediatric Cancer Survivors Regain Physical Strength, Balance, Encourages Weight Loss
There are many health effects that a patient may need to overcome after winning a battle against cancer. Cancer treatments can affect the patient’s balance, agility, coordination, prompt weight gain and other physical ailments.
Dec 13, 2012
Dr. Jeffery Auletta Appointed Physician in Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation and Infectious Diseases at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Jeffery Auletta, MD, recently was appointed a physician in Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) and also in Infectious Diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr.