Nationwide Children's News Releases

Aug 31, 2010

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Establishes Pediatric Surgical Oncology Clinic

Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently opened a pediatric Surgical Oncology Clinic that, as the first of its kind in Ohio, will allow pediatric cancer patients access to all of the hospital’s resources in one visit.

Aug 31, 2010

International Symposium Hosted by Nationwide Childrens Hospital Explores Hybrid Approach to Congenital Heart Disease

Interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons throughout the United States and the world, who treat patients with congenital heart disease, will gather at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center August 31-September 2, 2010 for the International Symposium on the Hybrid Approach to

Aug 30, 2010

New Blood-Based Genomic Marker for Tuberculosis May Help Identify Patients Who Will Develop the Disease

It may soon be possible to identify patients who will develop tuberculosis, as scientists have identified changes in the blood specific to the disease.

Aug 27, 2010

Pleasure Guild Donates to Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Elects New Board of Directors for 2010-11

Pleasure Guild, a 102-year-old organization of 45 women committed to raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care program, recently presented a check totaling $248,766.67 to the hospital.

Aug 27, 2010

Twenty Local Pizza Shops Help Raise Funds at Slice of Columbus

Slice of Columbus is back for its 21st year as Columbus’ largest pizza event slated 5 - 10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.

Aug 26, 2010

$7 Million NIH Grant Designates Nationwide Childrens as a Wellstone Center to Advance Muscular Dystrophy Research

A $7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will help researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital translate new scientific findings and technological developments into novel treatments for the muscular dystrophies.

Aug 24, 2010

Media Advisory: Macys to Present Donation to Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WHAT: Macy’s to Present Donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Gift part of the Memorial Tournament Bears for Children’s Program WHEN: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 12:30 p.m. *12:15 p.m.

Aug 23, 2010

New Study: More Than 20,000 Sledding Injuries Each Year

Although sledding is a popular winter pastime, it can unfortunately lead to serious injury. A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that from 1997-2007, an estimated 229,023 children and adolescents

Aug 16, 2010

Mount Carmel and Nationwide Childrens Hospital Collaborate To Operate Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Mount Carmel St. Anns

Mount Carmel Health System and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have formed a relationship that will utilize the strengths of both organizations to provide outstanding care to seriously ill and premature infants.

Aug 13, 2010

Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Administering Immunizations at Lifting the Family 9th Annual Back-To-School Giveaway Event

WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Administering Immunizations at Lifting the Family 9th Annual Back-To-School Giveaway Event WHEN: Saturday, August 14, 2010 12 to 6 p.m. Noon to 1 p.m. – media opportunity – doors open WHERE: The King Arts Complex 867 Mt.