Nationwide Children's News Releases

Oct 08, 2012

Busting Common Myths about the Flu Vaccine

With cold and flu season upon us, many companies have geared up for what is predicted to be a busy flu season producing 150 million doses of the influenza vaccine, up 17 million from last year.

Oct 05, 2012

Exon-Skipping Shows Promise in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Results from a Phase IIb extension trial of the drug eteplirsen show an increased ability to walk in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy Eteplirsen, a drug that skips exon 51 of the dystrophin gene, may improve quality of life for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and slow disease

Oct 04, 2012

The Torch Relay for Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals Comes Through Columbus

Columbus residents will join upwards of 10,000 participants from 22 cities for an 11th annual coast-to-coast event: The Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises funds for children’s hospitals. The Columbus event will take place on Sunday, Oct.

Oct 03, 2012

Kroger Makes $460,000 Contribution to Nationwide Childrens Hospital on Behalf of Customers and Associates

Kroger customers and associates have again proven they care about central Ohio children and their families by contributing $122,710.85 during Kroger’s second annual “Kids Come First” campaign.

Oct 03, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Earns Spot on the 2012 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America

For the second year in a row, Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named to the InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation’s most innovative users of business technology.

Oct 03, 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Children's Hospital Dedicates Family Lounge in CTICU in Honor of Kroger

Nationwide Children’s Hospital sees nearly 1 million patient visits every year. With a history of support, Kroger will present a $460,959.82 check to further Nationwide Children’s efforts to provide the highest quality of care for all children regardless of their ability to pay.

Sep 27, 2012

New Intervention May Help Identify and Improve Care for Adolescents at Risk for Suicide

Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center are hoping to better identify adolescents at risk for suicide and improve how these at-risk children receive follow up mental health treatment.

Sep 21, 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY: 'A Healthy You and 22Q' Conference Comes to Columbus

WHAT: 'A Healthy You and 22Q' Conference Comes to Columbus ‘22Q Mystery Bus’ to make a stop at the conference WHEN: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 8am to 4:30pm WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Education Center 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus WHO/WHY: This

Sep 19, 2012

'Cards for Kids' October 12 at Scioto Country Club Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital

TWIG III of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites the public to their third annual Cards for Kids event Friday, October 12, 2012 at Scioto Country Club, 2196 Riverside Drive in Upper Arlington.

Sep 18, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Championship joins Web.com Tour Finals

Tournament Officials announced today a new name, date and format for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship. The Tournament, to be played the week of September 9-15, 2013, will help usher in a new era on the Web.com Tour as it will host the third of four tournaments that will