Nationwide Children's News Releases

Oct 03, 2011

'Cards for Kids' Slated for October 18

TWIG III invites participants to ‘Deal A Hand’ for Nationwide Children’s Hospital by attending Cards for Kids on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scioto Country Club, 2196 Riverside Drive in Upper Arlington.

Oct 01, 2011

Media Advisory: A Special Day for Those Who Cherish Every Day Survivorship Celebration

WHAT: A Special Day for Those Who Cherish Every Day Survivorship Celebration Nationwide Children’s Hospital cancer survivors celebrate with families, friends and hospital staff Sunday in Hilliard WHEN: Sunday, October 2, 2011 1:30 p.m. – media opportunity *event lasts until 5 p.m.

Sep 30, 2011

Pumpkinpalooza Rescheduled for October 8 Due to Weather

The 3rd annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, benefiting the Rehabilitation Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala due to the weather and wet conditions.

Sep 21, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Applauds House of Representatives for Passing Reauthorization of Childrens Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program

Nationwide Children’s Hospital applauds the House of Representatives for voting in favor of H.R. 1852 which reauthorizes the Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program.

Sep 19, 2011

TWIG N Treasures Tag Sale September 23-25 to benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WIG 2 and 3 will host TWIG N’ Treasures Tag Sale benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital Friday-Sunday, September 23-25, 2011 in the Bexley Square Shopping Center located at 2216 E. Main St. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon – 4 p.m.

Sep 19, 2011

Team Benjamin Sets Its Sights on Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon

Seven-year-old Benjamin Cox is almost certain to cross the finish line of the Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon one small step ahead of his father, Matt Cox (the Cox family is from Cleveland, OH 44114).

Sep 15, 2011

Kohls Donates More Than $300,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Kohl’s Department Store, through the Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, will announce a $306,153 donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital during a check presentation ceremony Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium’s Fall Festival.

Sep 14, 2011

Inaugural Live Comedy Event to Help Terminally Ill Kids

Pleasure Guild, an auxiliary women’s volunteer group of Nationwide Children’s Hospital that fundraises specifically on behalf of the hospital’s Hospice and Palliative Care Program, will host “Laughing, Living, Giving” on October 5, 2011 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sep 13, 2011

Autism Speaks Launches "Blood Draw" Tool Kit; Practical Guidance for Parents and Providers

For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), routine medical procedures such as having their blood drawn can be very difficult. Communication and social interaction deficits and reliance on fixed routines experienced by many children with ASD are the significant factors to be considered when

Sep 12, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Award for Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers in the Workplace

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the first businesses in the state to be awarded the Healthy Ohio Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Award by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).