Nationwide Children's News Releases

Jan 28, 2010

Study Examines Sexual Orientation and Bullying Among Adolescents

The act and victimization of bullying continues to be a problem among today’s youth. While many children are experiencing this form of violence, it is more prevalent in children that are different from the social norm.

Jan 27, 2010

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Open New Close To Home Center in Mansfield

Nationwide Children’s Hospital will open a Close To HomeSM Center at 680 Park Avenue West Suite G05 in Mansfield, Ohio, February 1, 2010. The Mansfield Close To HomeSM Center will provide Richland and the surrounding counties with three specialty clinics in pediatric surgery, neurology and

Jan 27, 2010

SPAGIOs A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars Slated for February 22

SPAGIO and Spagio Cellars announces its 13th Annual “A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars” to benefit the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital through Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of the hospital.

Jan 20, 2010

Survival of Children with HIV in the United States Has Improved Dramatically Since 1990s; New Analysis Shows Mortality Rate Still Higher Than for Children without HIV

The death rates of children with HIV have decreased ninefold since doctors started prescribing cocktails of antiretroviral drugs in the mid-1990s, concludes a large-scale study of the long-term outcomes of children and adolescents with HIV in the United States.

Jan 20, 2010

New Chair & Two New Members Elected to TechColumbus Board

TechColumbus announced today that Steve Allen, CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been elected Chair of the TechColumbus Board of Directors. Allen succeeds Jay Jordan, CEO of OCLC, who has served as Chair since TechColumbus’ inception.

Jan 15, 2010

Rock N Bowl Slated for February 6

Dust off those bowling shoes for Rock ‘N Bowl 2010 Saturday, February 6 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd. (43231). The event, organized by the Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and presented by the Columbus Bar Foundation, supports child

Jan 15, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: K.I.S.S. Awards Event

WHAT: K.I.S.S. Awards Event WHEN: Friday, January 15, 6:15 p.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital (contact Media Relations for event escort) WHO/WHY: Nationwide Children’s designed the Kohl’s Is Sold on Safety program earlier this year with generous support from Kohl’s

Jan 13, 2010

Investigators Identify Gene Mutations that Predispose Patients with Becker Muscular Dystrophy to Early Onset Cardiomyopathy

Investigators in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have identified a link between specific modifications of the dystrophin gene and the age of cardiac disease onset in patients with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD).

Jan 13, 2010

New National Study Finds Table Saw-Related Injuries Have Remained Consistently High

New technology to prevent injuries needs to be available and affordable Woodworking is a popular hobby, with table saws being owned and used by an estimated 6 million to 10 million people in the United States.

Jan 12, 2010

MEDIA ALERT January 12, 2010 Visitor Restricition Notice

Effective immediately, visitor restrictions are being lifted to most areas of Nationwide Children's Hospital due to decreased seasonal influenza and H1N1 activity in our community.