Nationwide Children's News Releases
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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 Nationwide Children's Hospital
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.
Apr 07, 2010
Columbus Hospital Systems Form Unique 'Columbus Fetal Medicine Collaborative'
The Columbus Fetal Medicine Collaborative has been formed by Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth, The Ohio State University Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital joining together to provide optimal outcomes for high-risk expectant mothers and their babies with suspected fetal
Apr 07, 2010
Study: Better Understanding of Abnormalities that Lead to Chronic Kidney Disease in Children
Kidney damage associated with chronic reflux is the fourth leading cause of chronic kidney disease and is the most common cause of severe hypertension in children.
Apr 06, 2010
RESCHEDULED - MEDIA ADVISORY: Crane Lifts Donated Car into the New Main Hospital at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Wednesday
WHAT: A donated Honda Civic will be lifted, by crane, into the new main hospital at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Wednesday. WHEN: 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2010 *Rain or shine, no wind above 40 mph. *Early arrival at 7:30 a.m. is suggested.