Nationwide Children's News Releases
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Apr 29, 2011
Merger Creates New Family Violence Coalition
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Board of Directors Chair Abigail Wexner announced today the merger of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy (CCFA) with the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence (CCAFV).
Apr 28, 2011
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Study Identifies Second Gene Associated with Specific Congenital Heart Defects
A gene known to be important in cardiac development has been newly associated with congenital heart malformations that result in obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract.
Apr 26, 2011
Dr. William E. Shiels, II, Awarded the Dr. Floyd J. Trenery Memorial Medal at the American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR) Convention
William E. Shiels, II, DO, FAOCR, was awarded the 2011 Dr. Floyd J. Trenery Memorial Medal at the American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR) Annual Convention held in Palm Beach, Florida in early April. The Dr. Floyd J.
Apr 18, 2011
New charity event brings to life Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Childrens Hospital alliance
The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance introduced today the inaugural Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance, a new tradition that brings to life the recently established alliance between the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide
Apr 18, 2011
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Session on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, April 26, 2011, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a Bariatric Surgery Information Session to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. The session begins at 5 p.m.
Apr 14, 2011
Media Advisory: The inaugural Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance
WHAT The inaugural Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide Insurance. A new and unique philanthropic event in the central Ohio. Speakers will include Jack Nicklaus, LPGA Hall of Fame member and 2011 Memorial Tournament Honoree, Nancy Lopez and CBS golf commentator, David Feherty WHO Jack and
Apr 14, 2011
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Accepted to Neonatal Research Network
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been accepted to join an elite group of research centers dedicated to studying neonatal medicine. The Neonatal Research Network, developed by the National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD), is comprised of 18 research centers focused around
Apr 12, 2011
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Expands Plastic Surgery Services; Focuses on Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach
When it comes to plastic surgery, the changing of one’s physical appearance is normally just the first step of a long process. Expert surgery is only the beginning, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital recognizes the importance of caring for the whole child.
Apr 12, 2011
New National Study Finds Increase in Football-Related Injuries Among Youth
A new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an estimated 5.25 million football-related injuries among children and adolescents between 6 and 17 years of age were treated in U.S.
Apr 11, 2011
New Study Conducted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital Finds Compounds Show Promise in Blocking STAT3 Signaling As Treatment for Osteosarcoma
A study appearing in the journal Investigational New Drugs and conducted by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, discovered that two new small molecule inhibitors are showing promise in blocking STAT3, a protein linked to the most common malignant bone tumor, osteosarcoma.