Nationwide Children's News Releases
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Oct 12, 2012
Media Advisory: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital
WHAT: The 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital The only non-partisan, voter education forum dedicated to issues affecting children and youth WHEN: Friday, October 19, 2012 8 a.m.
Oct 09, 2012
Seizure and Epilepsy Booklet Useful Resource for Parents of Children with Neurological Problems
In order to help educate families about childhood seizures, experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed a resource guide to help answer common questions about seizures and epilepsy in children and adolescents.
Oct 09, 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, October 16, 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.
Oct 08, 2012
Fall Under the Spell of Neverland: Peter Pan Comes to Life at Palace Theatre
To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Peter Pan March 8-10, 2012 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, 34 West Broad Street.
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.