Nationwide Children's News Releases

Sep 06, 2012

CDC Traumatic Brain Injury Study to Test Treatments, Examine Outcomes

Keith Yeates, PhD, director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been designated lead neuropsychologist for a five-year, multisite study of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among United States children, funded by the Centers for

Sep 04, 2012

SONGS FOR SOUND: Behind The Music

Join us for Songs for Sound: Behind The Music on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Bluestone (583 East Broad St.). This intimate evening with the Nashville singer/songwriters directly benefits the ENT program at Nationwide Children’s.

Aug 27, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth October 19

Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2012 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth Friday, October 19, 2012 in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Children’s, 575 S. 18th St., Columbus 43205.

Aug 24, 2012

Wexner Completes Seven Transformative Years as Nationwide Childrens Board Chair; Fischer Succeeds

After seven years as board chair of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Inc. and Nationwide Children’s Hospital – leading a period of unprecedented growth and success– Abigail Wexner stepped down as chair effective August 24.

Aug 21, 2012

Low Oxygen Levels May Decrease Life-Saving Protein in Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital may have discovered a biological explanation for why low levels of oxygen advance spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) symptoms and why breathing treatments help SMA patients live longer.

Aug 21, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Specialists Collaborate on Manual of Pediatric Neurology

More than two dozen pediatric specialists from Nationwide Children’s Hospital contributed to the recently released “Manual of Pediatric Neurology,” published by World Scientific Publishing Co.

Aug 16, 2012

Women's Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital to host Healthy Eating Habits Luncheon at Franklin Park Conservatory

Women’s Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s is hosting an informational luncheon called “Information Please!: Teaching Children Healthy Eating Habits” on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Aug 15, 2012

Pleasure Guild donates more than $468,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital, elects new Board of Directors

Pleasure Guild, a 104-year-old organization committed to raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Care program, recently presented a check totaling $468,249.00 to Dr. Steve Allen, CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Aug 15, 2012

Laughs Raise Money for Nationwide Childrens

Children receiving hospice care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital will benefit from ticket sales to “Laughing, Living, Giving” — an event featuring live sketch comedy, a rock entertainment show, silent auction and raffle, as well as a cocktail buffet with complimentary beer

Aug 14, 2012

Treating the Whole Person with Autism Conference Sets New Direction for Parent-Clinician Collaboration

Over 400 attendees from across the U.S. and around the world participated in the first national conference for families and professionals, “Treating the Whole Person with Autism: Comprehensive Care for Children and Adolescents with ASD.” Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism