Nationwide Children's News Releases

Nov 01, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announces Successful Completion of Miracles At Play Challenge Supported by Nationwide Insurance and Wolfe Associates, Inc.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the successful completion of the Miracles At Play challenge with 100,000 people signing up to support the movement, resulting in a $100,000 gift from Wolfe Associates, Inc.

Oct 25, 2011

Time Warner Cable, Mid Ohio to Donate Teddy Bears and Backpacks to Nationwide Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Unit

WHAT: Twenty employees from Time Warner Cable, Mid Ohio will donate custom made teddy bears and Connect A Million Minds backpacks to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Unit staff for distribution to patients living with cancer.

Oct 24, 2011

Gail Besner, MD, Receives R01 Grant from National Institutes of Health to Continue Research on Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Gail Besner, MD, principal investigator in the Center for Perinatal Research in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been awarded a 4-year R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue her work on heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF) and

Oct 24, 2011

TWIG Bazaar Slated for November 13 at Ohio Expo Center

In its 89th year, the TWIG Bazaar is back and offers attendees the opportunity to purchase unique, handcrafted gifts created by TWIG members with all proceeds benefitting the Rehabilitation Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Bazaar will be held 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Oct 20, 2011

Columbus Hospitals Awarded Grant for Neuroscience Trials

As part of a select group of 25 national clinical sites, The Ohio State University Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital received a seven year grant which supports clinical trials for neurologic diseases.

Oct 20, 2011

'Design Magic' to Benefit Safe Kids Central Ohio

The public is invited to hear “Design Magic” with renowned interior designer, Sally Morse on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Worthington Hills Country Club, 920 Clubview Blvd. in Columbus. Tickets are $15 per person or two for $25 and proceeds benefit Safe Kids Central Ohio.

Oct 19, 2011

Media Advisory: A special day for a Nationwide Childrens Hospital family as they prepare to move into newly built home

WHAT: A special day for a Nationwide Children’s Hospital family as they prepare to move into newly built home Nationwide Children’s Hospital partners with City of Columbus, United Way to build home near hospital to accommodate family’s needs WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10

Oct 14, 2011

Media Advisory: Macys to Present Donation to Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WHAT: Macy’s to Present Donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Gift part of the Memorial Tournament Bears for Children’s Program WHEN: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:30 a.m. *11:15 a.m.

Oct 14, 2011

Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders Textbook Published

Two decades after the first edition, a third edition of the definitive textbook on stroke in children -- Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders -- has been published by Demos Medical Publishing of New York City. Lead author E.

Oct 11, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Clinical Trial to Use Drug to Boost Immune System Function in Critically Injured Children, May Prevent Infection

Thanks to funding from the National Institutes of Health, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will test the ability of a drug commonly used to improve immune function in pediatric cancer patients to help prevent hospital-acquired infection after severe trauma.