Nationwide Children's News Releases
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Mar 31, 2026
Franklin County Domestic Violence Hotline (614) 224-4663 (HOME) Transitioned to The Center for Family Safety and Healing to Strengthen Support for Survivors
Effective March 2, 2026, The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) at Nationwide Children's Hospital assumed operations of the Franklin County Domestic Violence Hotline, a phone assistance service staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for anyone in need of domestic violence assistance. The hotline previously was operated by Lutheran Social Services’ CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence (LSS CHOICES) program.
Mar 26, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens 20th School-Based Health Center at Groveport Madison Schools
Nationwide Children’s Hospital opened its 20th school-based health center at Groveport Madison Schools in Groveport, as part of ongoing efforts to increase access to health for students and the broader community.
Mar 26, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Commits Over $100 Million Investment in New Outpatient Facilities to Expand Local Pediatric Care in Northwest Ohio
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo announced today a planned $100 to $150 million investment to expand pediatric care across the Toledo region over the next five years. The investment will support the construction of two new, state-of-the-art pediatric medical facilities designed to maximize patient safety and experience, enhance care and create capacity to recruit additional providers so children in northwest Ohio can receive more care close to home.
Mar 24, 2026
Dr. Gary Smith Named Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research
Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH, director and founder of the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been named the 2026 Steve Allen MD Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research. The award is given in honor of former Nationwide Children’s CEO, Steve Allen, MD, and his role in developing Nationwide Children’s into a preeminent pediatric research institution.
Mar 18, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation Launches New Youth Fundraising Society Caterpillar Club
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation announces the launch of the Caterpillar Club, a youth fundraising recognition society created to empower young people to make a meaningful impact in support of pediatric care, research and innovation.
Feb 18, 2026
Understanding the Rising Suicide Risk Among Black Youth
A new study, published today in JAMA Network Open and led by Cynthia Fontanella, PhD, principal investigator for the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is the first large-scale study to examine multi-level risk and protective factors for suicide among Medicaid-enrolled Black youth with a lifetime mental health diagnosis.
Feb 17, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Celebrates 1,000 Homes Impacted by Healthy Homes Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s initiative has marked the 1,000th home impacted through the Healthy Homes program. Founded in 2008 in partnership with Community Development for All People (CD4AP), Healthy Homes is dedicated to providing and preserving affordable housing through homeownership, rental and home repair services in Columbus’ South Side and Linden neighborhoods.
Feb 11, 2026
5K for Kids' Mental Health 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 5K for Kids’ Mental Health will return for a third year to Columbus Crew’s ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Sunday, May 31.
Feb 11, 2026
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ranked Top Employer and Hospital in Ohio on Forbes List of “America’s Best Employers”
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year.
Jan 26, 2026
Study Shows Younger Children Experience Persistent Symptoms Following Concussion
A new study from researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital finds that while a toddler’s concussion experience is often different than an older child’s, symptoms can last just as long.