Nationwide Children's News Releases

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

Sep 16, 2010

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

WHAT: Mayor, City Council, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Community Partners Celebrate City’s First Renovated Residential Property Utilizing Federal Housing and Recovery Funds WHEN: Friday, September 17, 2010 10:30 a.m. WHERE: 829 Carpenter St.

Sep 15, 2010

Study Identifies Underlying Dysfunction of Seemingly Non-Critical Heart Condition

Repairing small, seemingly benign holes in a child’s heart may be more clinically important than previously thought, as dysfunction could be lurking out of sight.

Sep 14, 2010

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host 2010 Franklin County Candidates Forum on Children and Youth

Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host the 2010 Franklin County Candidates’ Forum on Children and Youth 8 - 10 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2010 in the Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building at Nationwide Children’s, 575 S. 18th St.

Sep 13, 2010

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Farmers Markets

Fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods are being made available for employees, community residents and visitors at four Farmer’s Markets hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The next Farmer’s Market will be held on Monday, September 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sep 13, 2010

National Study Finds 70 Percent Increase in Basketball-Related Traumatic Brain Injuries

A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined basketball-related injuries treated in emergency departments among children and adolescents between the ages of 5 and 19 from 1997 to 2007.

Sep 11, 2010

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, September 12, 2010 1 - 5 p.m. *2:30 p.m.

Sep 11, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts First Small Baby Reunion - Sunday

WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts First Small Baby Reunion Small baby graduates celebrate with their families and the NICU staff WHEN: Sunday, September 12, 2010 1 to 4 p.m. *1:30 p.m. best media opportunity WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Stecker Auditorium 575 S.

Sep 10, 2010

Dr. Maya Spaeth Joins Nationwide Childrens Hospital Plastic Surgery Team and Brings New Service to Program

Maya Spaeth, MD, joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in September as co-director of the Hand, Microsurgery and Brachial Plexus Program within the section of Plastic Surgery.

Sep 08, 2010

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research Team Receives Pepsi Refresh Funds from Sophias Cure Foundation

Brian Kaspar, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Gene Therapy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, along with a team of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) researchers and clinicians, recently received a $250,000 grant for SMA research and clinic development from