Nationwide Children's News Releases
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Mar 01, 2011
New National Study Finds Boxing Injuries on the Rise; Youth Head Injury Rates Also Concerning
The risk and nature of injury in the sport of boxing has generated a great deal of controversy in the medical community, especially in relation to youth boxing.
Feb 28, 2011
New Study Identifies the Medical and Financial Impact of Drug-related Poisonings Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments
Over the past decade, drug-related poisonings have been on the rise in the United States. In fact, in many states drug-related poisoning deaths have now surpassed motor vehicle crash fatalities to become the leading cause of injury death.
Feb 22, 2011
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Autism Treatment Network
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected to join the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN), connecting Columbus with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Missouri as the nation’s only ATN institutions in the Midwest region.
Feb 21, 2011
$1.9 Million NIH Grant Supports Research in the Most Common Soft Tissue Tumor in Children
A nearly $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will help investigators at Nationwide Children’s Hospital search for biomarkers that may be linked to the development and outcome of hemangiomas, the most common soft tissue tumor in children.
Feb 17, 2011
New National Study Finds 9,500 Emergency Department Visits Related to Cribs, Playpens and Bassinets Each Year in U.S.
Parents and caregivers have traditionally relied on cribs, playpens and bassinets to protect children while they sleep. The massive crib recalls followed by the announcement in December 2010 by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ban drop-side cribs have caused many
Feb 15, 2011
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Open GI Clinic at Mansfield Close to Home Center
To help meet the growing demand of gastroenterology needs in the Mansfield area, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will open a Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition clinic at the Mansfield Close To HomeSM Center.
Feb 14, 2011
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Launches Miracles At Play
Today, on Valentines Day, Nationwide Children’s Hospital joined with partners from Nationwide Insurance and the City of Columbus to introduce “Miracles At Play” – what the hospital hopes to be a community-wide movement aimed at celebrating the many miracles that take place
Feb 11, 2011
Media Advisory: Giant Children to Invade Downtown Columbus on Valentines Day
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital to launch “Miracles At Play,” with the unveiling of a dramatic new downtown wallscape donated by Nationwide.
Feb 09, 2011
SPAGIO and SPAGIO Cellars Presents Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars Slated for February 28
SPAGIO and SPAGIO Cellars announces its 14th Annual “Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars” to benefit the Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s, a program that supports the Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Program.
Feb 07, 2011
Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Break Ground in 2011 for First, Suburban Surgery Center in Westerville
To help accommodate the growth of pediatric surgical services, Nationwide Children’s Hospital plans to open its first suburban surgery center. Located in Westerville, Ohio, the center will be an extension of the current surgery services on the main campus, giving patient families another