Nationwide Children's News Releases

Jan 16, 2018

Tickets on Sale for Beauty and the Beast The Broadway Musical

For its 60th-annual production, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast February 23 to February 25 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, located at 34 W. Broad St.

Jan 09, 2018

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invites Public to Attend Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Career Fair

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is inviting members of the general public to attend their Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Career Fair. Who: Experienced registered nurses and respiratory therapists and new graduates who are interested in a career in pediatrics are invited to attend.

Jan 08, 2018

Stephen P. Testa, Jr. Named President of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation

Stephen P. Testa, Jr. has been appointed president of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, bringing his extensive philanthropic experience to one of America’s leading pediatric institutions.

Jan 08, 2018

Adolescents Show Decreased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Later in Life After Bariatric Surgery

Adolescents with severe obesity who had bariatric surgery showed significant improvements in cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to the most recent “Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery” (Teen-LABS) study, published online today by Pediatrics.

Jan 08, 2018

New Study Finds Large Increase in Non-Powder Gun-Related Eye Injuries

A new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigated sports- and recreation-related eye injuries during a 23-year period and found a slight decrease in eye injuries overall; however, the rate

Dec 11, 2017

Injuries from Window Blinds Send Two Children to the Emergency Department Every Day

Most homes have them. They help keep our rooms warm or cold and even add a pop of color to tie the décor together. But window blinds can cause serious injuries or even death to young children.

Dec 08, 2017

Nationwide Children’s 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 08, 2017

Huntington Bank Grants $2 Million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital “Be The Reason” Campaign

Huntington Bank announced a 10-year, $2 million grant to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in support of innovative programs to improve overall health and wellness in the community.

Dec 06, 2017

Isabella Santos Foundation Raises $30,000, Gift Supports Neuroblastoma Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

The Isabella Santos Foundation has raised and donated $30,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to honor the memory of their daughter, Isabella, and to advance pediatric cancer research.

Dec 04, 2017

Donatos & Cheryl’s® Sweetness of the Holidays Returns Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Donatos Pizza and Cheryl’s Cookies have once again partnered this Holiday season in an effort to support life-saving research and care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Sweetness of the Holidays campaign began Nov. 14 and will run until Jan. 8, 2018.