Nationwide Children's News Releases

Sep 30, 2010

Sturge-Weber Syndrome Textbook Published

Eleven years after the first edition, a new edition of the Sturge-Weber Syndrome textbook has been published by the Sturge-Weber Foundation in New Jersey. Co-author E. Steve Roach, MD, is chief of Neurology and vice-chair of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Sep 30, 2010

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Investigators Receive Grant to Distinguish Bacterial Infections from Viral Infections in Infants

Octavio Ramilo, MD, chief of Infectious Diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is one of three principal investigators who will share in a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Dr.

Sep 27, 2010

Pumpkinpalooza Slated for October 2 at Lynd Fruit Farm

The 2nd annual TWIG Pumpkinpalooza, benefiting The Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unity (NICU), will be held on Saturday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala.

Sep 27, 2010

Unique Gastroenterology Procedure Developed in Adults Shows Promise in Pediatrics

The use of device-assisted enteroscopy, a technique that allows complete examination of the small bowel, may be just as successful pediatrics as it has been in adult medicine, according to a study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Sep 25, 2010

Media Advisory: Race for the Kids 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Nationwide Childrens Hospital - Sunday

WHAT: Race for the Kids 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sponsored by Children’s Miracle Network, Race for the Kids raises funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Sunday, September 26, 2010 8 a.m. *Race begins at 9 a.m.

Sep 21, 2010

Media Advisory: Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donates $100,000 to Nationwide Children's Hospital to Fight Childhood Cancer

WHAT: Local Hyundai dealers and representatives from Hyundai Motor America will present a Hope Grant in the amount of $100,000 to Nationwide Children's Hospital to support childhood cancer research and support programs dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer.

Sep 20, 2010

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Expands Ounce of Prevention Program to Combat Against Childhood Obesity

The rise in childhood obesity has led to many national initiatives including the first lady’s Let’s Move! campaign and most recently, the launch of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month during the month of September.

Sep 20, 2010

Dr. Mark Klebanoff Appointed Director of Ohio Perinatal Research Network at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Mark A. Klebanoff, MD, MPH, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in September as director of the Ohio Perinatal Research Network (OPRN) and principal investigator in the Center for Perinatal Research in The Research Institute.

Sep 17, 2010

Slice of Columbus Hosts Record Breaking Crowd; Raises more than $130,000

The 21st Annual Slice of Columbus event was huge success hosting its biggest crowd at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion on Wednesday, September 15. More than 4,500 pizza lovers joined the 19 local pizza shops and helped raise more than $130,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Sep 17, 2010

Mayor, City Council, Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Community Partners Celebrate Citys First Renovated Residential Property Utilizing Federal Housing and Recovery Funds

Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman today joined with City Councilmember Charleta B. Tavares, Nationwide Children’s Hospital CEO Steve Allen, MD, and community leaders, to celebrate the city’s first renovated residential property utilizing federal housing and recovery funds through the