Nationwide Children's News Releases

Feb 11, 2011

Media Advisory: Giant Children to Invade Downtown Columbus on Valentines Day

WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital to launch “Miracles At Play,” with the unveiling of a dramatic new downtown wallscape donated by Nationwide.

Feb 09, 2011

SPAGIO and SPAGIO Cellars Presents Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars Slated for February 28

SPAGIO and SPAGIO Cellars announces its 14th Annual “Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars” to benefit the Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s, a program that supports the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Program.

Feb 07, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Break Ground in 2011 for First, Suburban Surgery Center in Westerville

To help accommodate the growth of pediatric surgical services, Nationwide Children’s Hospital plans to open its first suburban surgery center. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the center will be an extension of the current surgery services on the main campus, giving patient families another

Feb 03, 2011

New National Study Finds Mountain Bike-Related Injuries Down 56 Percent

Mountain biking, also known as off-road biking, is a great way to stay physically active while enjoying nature and exploring the outdoors. The good news is that mountain biking-related injuries have decreased.

Feb 03, 2011

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: March is National Athletic Training Month

To Air: March 2011 Contact: Media Relations Nationwide Children’s Hospital (614) 355-0495 March is National Athletic Training Month and the Sports Medicine staff at Nationwide Children's Hospital reminds parents that only a physician or athletic trainer may clear an athlete to return to

Feb 03, 2011

Moss Appointed Surgeon-in-Chief at Nationwide Children's Hospital

R. Lawrence Moss, MD, has been named Surgeon-in-Chief at Nationwide Children's Hospital, effective February 1, 2011. He will also be appointed Professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine and will serve as the primary surgical liaison between Nationwide

Feb 02, 2011

Keith Yeates of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Arthur Benton Award

Keith Yeates, PhD (43085), director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and chief of Psychology at Nationwide Children’s, is the latest recipient of the Arthur Benton Award from the International Neuropsychological Society

Jan 27, 2011

New National Study Finds 34 Percent Increase in Number of Running-Related Injuries Among Children 6 to 18 Years Old Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments

Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined running-related injuries among children and adolescents 6 to 18 years old and found that an estimated 225,344 cases were treated in U.S.

Jan 26, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Break Ground in 2011 for Second Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center

In order to meet growing sports medicine and orthopedic service needs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital plans to open a second Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center.

Jan 19, 2011

Ohio Supercomputer Center, Nationwide Childrens use supercomputers to speed diagnoses

Worried about her high fever and severe abdominal pain, a young couple rushed their baby daughter to the emergency department of Nationwide Children’s Hospital.