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Sep 18, 2009
Pumpkinpalooza Benefits The Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
TWIG, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, is announcing its first ever Pumpkinpalooza to benefit The Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Childrens, home to one of the leading pediatric centers in neonatal medicine in the nation.
Sep 11, 2009
20th Annual Slice of Columbus a Hit Wednesday Evening
The 20th Annual Slice of Columbus was a huge hit Wednesday (Sept. 9) evening, with its biggest crowd ever -- more than 3,000 pizza lovers were in attendance -- and raising more than $100,000 for Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Sep 11, 2009
Federal Stimulus Dollars Awarded to Center For Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been awarded a $541,190 grant as part of the FY 09 Recovery Act Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program for Improving Resources and Services for Victims of Crime by the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance.These
Sep 03, 2009
Nationwide Childrens Hospital Honors 2009 Career Contribution Award Recipients
Nationwide Childrens Hospital staff and friends gathered last evening, Wednesday, September 2, to honor three recipients of the 2009 Career Contribution Awards. The special distinction is awarded by Nationwide Childrens medical staff to a select few of its most highly respected peers.
Sep 02, 2009
High School Football, Wrestling Athletes Suffer Highest Rate of Severe Injuries
High school football and wrestling athletes experienced the highest rate of severe injuries, according to the first study to examine severe injuries – injuries that caused high school athletes to miss more than 21 days of sport participation among a nationally representative sample of high
Sep 01, 2009
Researchers Say Children Find Ways to Cope with Cancer
More than 12,000 children under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer each year. Although these children and their parents undergo a tremendous amount of stress during this time, researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital found that most children are able to cope with their diagnosis without
Aug 31, 2009
Kids Headaches, Migraines Increase as New School Year Begins
As children and teens begin school again, they are more susceptible to the pain and discomfort of headaches and migraines. The change in schedule, new teachers, new friends and schoolwork can increase stress and consequently, increase headaches.
Aug 25, 2009
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donates $50,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Help Fight Childhood Cancer
Hyundai Motor America and its dealers announced today that Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Ohio has been selected to receive a donation of $50,000 from Hyundai Hope on Wheels.
Aug 24, 2009
Media Advisory: Hyundai Hope on Wheels Handprint Ceremony Tuesday Morning
MEDIA ADVISORY Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donates $50,000 to Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Fight Childhood Cancer Handprint Ceremony on August 25 will commemorate the brave battles of local childhood cancer patients Who: Childhood cancer patients and their families who have received treatment at
Aug 13, 2009
Football Injuries in U.S. High School Athletes More Severe During Kickoff, Punting
Injuries can occur during a sporting competition at any time. However, new research finds that during football, injuries sustained at the beginning or middle of a game are more severe compared to injuries sustained during the end or in overtime.