Nationwide Children's News Releases

Apr 27, 2010

Volunteer Opportunities Available for the 2010 Memorial Tournament Benefitting Nationwide Childrens Hospital

The 2010 Memorial Tournament is not only a great opportunity to watch the world’s greatest golfers in action, but also a great chance to help give back to the central Ohio community. Every year, with the help of volunteers, this tournament is made possible, and this year is no different.

Apr 23, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: DNA -- The Key Molecule of Life: Hands-On Workshop for the Public

WHAT: DNA -- The Key Molecule of Life: ‘Hands-On’ Workshop for the Public WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Columbus Metropolitan Library 1st Floor Homework Help Center 96 S. Grant Ave.

Apr 23, 2010

Sisters Release New Childrens Book Exploring the Importance of Self-Esteem and the Meaning of Beauty and Friendship

For more information about this book, the authors or a press kit, please contact: Wurapa Publishing PO Box 307313 Gahanna, OH 43230 Attn: Karin Small Wurapa, MD, MPH Telephone: 614.560.9128 Email: publisher@mimithemermaid.com Mimi the Mermaid and the Pearl Necklace is a book born out of the

Apr 22, 2010

Velvet Ice Cream Launches New Flavor to benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital

The Velvet Ice Cream Company has established a fund to benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital through the sale of its newest flavor - Birthday Cake Ice Cream. A portion of all sales of the flavor will be donated to the hospital.

Apr 22, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: Patient Makennah's 3rd Birthday Party Thursday at NCH

WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Celebrates Partnership with Velvet Ice Cream Company with Staff Sampling and Patient Makennah’s 3rd Birthday Party WHEN: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11 a.m.

Apr 21, 2010

Come Out & Walk, Garden & Play! May 8 at Franklin Park Conservatory

Children ages 8-18 spend an average of more than seven hours a day, outside of school, watching television, playing video games and using the computer. In a typical week, only 6 percent of children ages 9-13 actually play outside on their own.

Apr 13, 2010

Strategy Confirmed to Help Doctors Determine When to Treat Retinopathy of Prematurity

Scientists have shown that through an eye exam, doctors can identify infants who are most likely to benefit from early treatment for a potentially blinding eye condition called retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), resulting in better vision for many children.

Apr 12, 2010

New Study Shows Adolescents Disclose Suicidal Thoughts Using Computerized Tablet

Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents ages 10 to 19 years old. Research shows that most pediatric primary care physicians do not routinely ask youths about suicidal thoughts.

Apr 09, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: CookingFun4Kids

WHAT: CookingFun4Kids Presented by the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition Happy Healthy Preschoolers Program, The Junior League of Columbus Kids in the Kitchen program and Local Matters. WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010 9 a.m.

Apr 07, 2010

Ohio Booster Seat Law Violations Now Subject to Fines

In a move to reduce the number of pediatric injuries and deaths from motor vehicle crashes, Ohio became the 44th state in the United States to enact a Booster Seat Law in October of 2009.