Nationwide Children's News Releases

Aug 05, 2009

Peter J. Houghton, PhD, Appointed Director of the Center for Childhood Cancer at The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Peter J. Houghton, PhD (43215), will lead the next wave of cancer research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital as director of the Center for Childhood Cancer at The Research Institute.

Aug 03, 2009

Twenty Pizza Shops Help Celebrate 20 Years of Slice of Columbus

Slice of Columbus is back for its 20th year as Columbus largest pizza event slated from 5 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9 at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.

Aug 03, 2009

New National Study Finds Increase in P.E. Class-Related Injuries

Physical education (PE) in schools is one of the main tools used to increase physical activity and to prevent childhood obesity, and PE-related injuries are on the rise. Although increasing physical activity may reduce obesity, it may also increase the risk of injury.

Aug 03, 2009

Pacemakers Used to Help Children with Stomach Problems

Physicians at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio are turning to a device typically used in adults with heart problems to help children with severe stomach conditions.

Jul 31, 2009

Merrill Lynch Bull Run 5K Slated for August 8 in Arena District

For runners looking to fill their Saturday morning with fun for the whole family, the Merrill Lynch Bull Run is the perfect event. Held in the Arena District Saturday, August 8, it includes a 5K run/walk, Kids Fun Run and educational programming from COSI and the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.

Jul 31, 2009

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opens New Dublin and Westerville Close To Home Centers

Families in Westerville and Dublin who utilize Nationwide Childrens Hospital Close To HomeSM Centers should note some of their services are moving to new locations in August. Behavioral Health at the current Westerville Close To HomeSM Center on 433 N. Cleveland Ave.

Jul 21, 2009

First National Study to Examine Rock Climbing-Related Injuries

In the past decade the popularity of rock climbing has dramatically increased. It has been estimated that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million people in the U.S. each year.

Jul 14, 2009

MDA Awards Three-year, $900,000 Grant to Jerry Mendell, MD, of Nationwide Childrens Hospital

At a time when federal and private funds for biomedical research have become scarce, the Muscular Dystrophy Association reasserts its leadership in the fight against muscle diseases by announcing grants to innovative research projects throughout America and in Canada.Federal support for the type of

Jul 13, 2009

Bathtubs and Showers Continue to be Associated with Injury, Especially Among Young Children

Bathtubs and showers are frequently associated with injuries to children. Although interventions have been initiated to prevent injuries due to submersions and hot water scalds, little attention has been paid to slips, trips and falls, which account for more than 80 percent of bathtub- and

Jul 09, 2009

Annual Costs of Stroke in U.S. Children at Least $42 million

Stroke in children costs at least $42 million annually in the United States, researchers report in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.In the first cost analysis of pediatric stroke in the United States, researchers reviewed data from U.S.