Nationwide Children's News Releases

Sep 01, 2011

Research Program Gives High School Students the Opportunity to Work Next to Researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

For the past six years, a special group of high school students trade in their summer nights to research cancer and disease topics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Aug 31, 2011

Joliet Franciscan Sisters announce the 2011 Honorees of the Mother Alfred Moes Award and The Franciscan Heritage Award

The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate of Joliet, Illinois, are pleased to announce the 2011 honorees for the Mother Alfred Moes Award and The Franciscan Heritage Award. Among the honorees are three from the Joliet-area and a Columbus, Ohio, resident.

Aug 30, 2011

Ohio Dental Association Foundation Surpasses $544,000 in Scholarships and Grants Awarded

The Ohio Dental Association Foundation (ODAF), largely supported by Ohio Dental Association member dentists, has now awarded more than half a million dollars to support dental education to students and programs throughout Ohio.

Aug 23, 2011

MDA Collaborates with AVI BioPharma on First Phase 2 Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of Exon-51 Skipping Drug as Potential Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

More than a decade of targeted Muscular Dystrophy Association-funded research, made possible as a result of generous public support of the MDA Labor Day Telethon and thousands of grassroots special events, has culminated in MDA providing financial assistance for the start of the first phase 2

Aug 23, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents

On Tuesday, August 30 and Tuesday, September 6, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. Both sessions begin at 5 p.m.

Aug 22, 2011

Nationwide Childrens Counts Down to New Campus Opening

Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital marked a major milestone toward the opening of its expanded downtown campus by unveiling concepts for new hospital interiors, outdoor green space as well as a refreshed identity and logo.

Aug 22, 2011

New Study Examines Window Fall-Related Injuries Among Youth

Windows are a part of everyday life for children in the United States. While many parents know that windows can be a hazard for their child, they may not be aware just how often things can take a turn for the worse.

Aug 19, 2011

Media Advisory: Countdown Celebration for the Opening of the New Main Hospital at Nationwide Children's

WHAT: Countdown Celebration for the Opening of the New Main Hospital at Nationwide Children’s Hospital unveils new look and new design elements as part of less than one year to go celebration WHEN: Monday, August 22, 2011 10 a.m.

Aug 16, 2011

MEDIA ALERT: CareSource Presents "The Best Defense is a Strong Offense" Dominique Wilkins Visits Nationwide Children's Hospital to Educate Families on Diabetes Management

CareSource presents “The Best Defense is a Strong Offense” with NBA Hall of Famer and former player of the Atlanta Hawks, Dominique Wilkins. This event is free and open to the public.

Aug 10, 2011

Human-Cell-Derived Model of ALS Provides a New Way to Study the Majority of Cases

For decades, scientists have studied a laboratory mouse model that develops signs of the paralyzing disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as they age.