Nationwide Children's News Releases

May 13, 2010

Gastric Sleeve Surgery Now Offered at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

A new weight reduction surgical option is now available through the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The newest surgical weight loss procedure offered by the Center is the “gastric sleeve,” named as such because a large part of the stomach

May 12, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: Keller Williams® annual RED DAY Community Service Initiative

WHAT: Keller Williams® annual ‘RED DAY’ Community Service Initiative WHEN: Thursday, May 13, 2010, Noon WHERE: Media representatives are invited to Livingston Park in front of Nationwide Children’s Hospital at 12 noon when all Keller Williams associates will be gathered to

May 12, 2010

Dr. Thomas Pommering Honored as Team Physician of the Year by Ohio Athletic Trainers Association

Thomas Pommering, DO, medical director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine, was one of three physicians named Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association (OATA) Team Physician of the Year during a ceremony held recently in Columbus.

May 07, 2010

Media Advisory: Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Come Out & Walk, Garden & Play! Saturday at Franklin Park Conservatory Community Garden

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hosts “Come Out & Walk, Garden & Play!” Saturday at Franklin Park Conservatory Community Garden WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010 9:45 a.m. – best media/photo opportunity *event runs until 11 a.m.

May 06, 2010

Pediatric Radiation Oncologist Joins James Cancer Hospital

Dr. Christopher Pelloski (43221) has been recruited to The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute as the first director of pediatric radiation oncology.

May 06, 2010

The B-52s to play the Memorial Tournaments annual concert benefiting Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Officials of the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley announced today the details of its 2010 benefit concert. IGS Energy Evening with the B-52s presented by The City of Dublin will benefit the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Nationwide Children’s

May 05, 2010

The 3rd Annual Megans Miles Run/Walk to be Held May 30

The 3rd Annual Megan’s Miles Run/Walk, benefitting Muscular Dystrophy research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will be held on Sunday, May 30 at noon at Central Crossing High School.

May 03, 2010

Circle of Friends 8th Annual Run for the Rainbow June 18

Circle of Friends, a volunteer organization supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host its 8th Annual Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Friday, June 18 at New Albany Market Square, 180 Market St., New Albany, Ohio.

Apr 30, 2010

Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Book Published

Pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern and a new book focuses on evaluating what is currently known about childhood TBI and the challenges faced by researchers and clinicians in this arena.

Apr 29, 2010

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Sees Rise in Children with Pseudotumor Cerebri; Opens Clinic to Treat These Unique Patients

While most headaches in children can be treated with over-the-counter pain medications or lifestyle changes, it is important to pay attention to their symptoms in case they herald something more serious.