Nationwide Children's News Releases

Dec 05, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Selected as a 2012 Leapfrog Top Childrens Hospital

For the second consecutive year, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named a Top Children’s Hospital on The Leapfrog Group’s annual list of Top Hospitals.

Dec 04, 2012

Roach Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Renowned Journal

E. Steve Roach, MD, Chief of Neurology and Vice-Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Pediatric Neurology journal, effective January 2013.

Nov 30, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Holiday Toy Drive

Each year around the holidays, Nationwide Children’s Hospital receives countless phone calls and emails from the community asking about donating toys to our patients. Well, you asked, so we listened.

Nov 27, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents

On Tuesday, December 11, 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.

Nov 26, 2012

Kinder Key Calls for Caroling Groups for Holiday Season

Celebrate the holiday season by organizing a group of friends, family or co-workers to sing songs of cheer and bring new hope to young hearts for the annual Kinder Key holiday caroling drive – Caroling for a Cause.

Nov 26, 2012

New Study Finds Alarming 15-fold Increase in Inflatable Bouncer-Related Injuries Among Children

A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined pediatric injuries associated with inflatable bouncers, such as bounce houses and moonwalks.

Nov 21, 2012

Dr. Loren Wold of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Life Sciences

Loren E. Wold, PhD, FAHA, principal investigator in the Center for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of Life Sciences effective January 1, 2013.

Nov 20, 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY: Survey Finds Dangerous and Toxic Toys on Store Shelves

What: News conference to release Ohio PIRG’s 27th annual Trouble in Toyland report and list of dangerous toys. The report highlights that, while product safety reforms have improved the marketplace, there are still dangerous toys on store shelves that pose a safety hazard.

Nov 19, 2012

Study: Adenotonsillectomy May Help Resolve Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Children with Prader-Willi syndrome may receive relief from sleep disorders after undergoing an adenotonsillectomy, suggests a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital published in the November print issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Nov 16, 2012

Christines Christmas Concert Presented by Macys Slated for December 8

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 9th annual Christine’s Christmas will be presented.