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May 14, 2012
New Study Finds that the Number of Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits by Children More Than Doubles
In today’s technology-driven world, batteries, especially button batteries, are everywhere. They power countless gadgets and electronic items that we use every day. While they may seem harmless, button batteries can be dangerous if swallowed by children.
May 09, 2012
Kroger Delivering Joy to Central Ohio Area Hospitals, Care Centers for Mother's Day
Patients in various hospitals around Ohio will get a surprise delivery this Friday. Kroger associates will hand deliver 18,000 five-stem carnation bouquets on behalf of Kroger customers as part of the “Your Day in May” campaign on Friday, May 11.
May 08, 2012
Dr. Timothy Cripe of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appointed to a Committee of the Food and Drug Administration
Timothy Cripe, MD, PhD, chief of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recently appointed a member of the Cellular, Tissue and Gene Therapy Advisory Committee which reports to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
May 03, 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Introduces Feeding Your Kids Program
The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, alongside partner, University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, recently launched a new program for parents, “Feeding Your Kids.” Feeding Your Kids, a partner of the Clinton Global
May 01, 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Invites Community to Celebration Event June 10
You made it possible. Now it’s time to celebrate! Nationwide Children’s Hospital extends an invite to the central Ohio community to check out THEIR new children’s hospital.
Apr 30, 2012
The Antibiotic, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, Before a Meal May Improve Small Bowel Motility
The common antibiotic, amoxicillin-clavulanate, may improve small bowel function in children experiencing motility disturbances, according to a study appearing in the June print edition of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Apr 26, 2012
"Rockin on the Run" 5K Run/Walk Slated for May 19
The third annual “Rockin’ on the Run” 5K run/walk and family day will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London. All proceeds benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Apr 24, 2012
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opens First, Suburban Surgery Center in Westerville
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has opened its first suburban ambulatory surgery center. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the center is an extension of the current surgical services on the main campus, one that gives families an option for convenient access to a full spectrum of pediatric
Apr 04, 2012
Jayanthi Appointed Chief of Urology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Venkata R. Jayanthi, MD, has been appointed chief of the Section of Pediatric Urology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Jayanthi has served as a urologist at Nationwide Children’s since 1994 while also holding a faculty position in the Department of Urology at The Ohio State
Mar 21, 2012
Potential Biomarkers Linked to Urinary Tract Infection-Related Pregnancy Complications Identified
Investigators in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have developed a mouse model in which a mother’s urinary tract infection negatively affects the offspring, an occurrence anecdotally observed in humans.