Nationwide Children's News Releases

Jul 29, 2008

Merrill Lynch Bull Run Slated for August 16

Hundreds of runners will take to the streets in the Arena District for the Fifth Annual Merrill Lynch Bull Run on Saturday, August 16. Registration begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. with the Kids Fun Run slated for an 8:30 a.m. start and the 5K Run/Walk beginning at 9 a.m.

Jul 23, 2008

Player-to-Player Contact Source for High School Soccer Concussions

Heading a ball appears to spectators as one of the most dangerous plays in soccer. However, only 6.6 percent of injuries are caused by this flashy move—and contact with the ball accounted for only 7 percent of concussions, while player-to-player contact resulted in more than 70 percent.

Jul 17, 2008

Guidelines Highlight Key Differences Between Child and Adult Stroke

Stroke in children is not as rare as once thought and the symptoms do not mirror stroke in adults. In its first scientific statement on the topic, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association addresses treatment, symptoms and risk for stroke in infants and children.

Jun 30, 2008

Consumer Fireworks Continue to Injure Children in U.S.

A Fourth of July tradition in many families, consumer fireworks continue to injure children in the U.S. at disproportionately high rates compared to the general population, causing injuries ranging from minor burns and corneal abrasions to severe burns, vision and hearing loss and even death.

Jun 10, 2008

First National Study to Examine Golf Cart-Related Injuries

The popularity of golf carts has skyrocketed in recent years, and unfortunately so has the number of golf cart-related injuries. In fact, a new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that

Jun 02, 2008

Bunk Bed-Related Injuries Not Exclusive to Young Children

Bunk bed-related injuries are not an issue of concern solely for parents of young children according to a study conducted by investigators at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Jun 02, 2008

Injuries to High School Baseball Players Becoming More Serious

Although the overall rate of high school baseball-related injuries has decreased within the last 10 years, the severity of injuries that occur has increased, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Research Institute at Nationwide

May 23, 2008

Children's Miracle Network Telethon

Childrens Miracle Network (CMN) Telethon celebrates its 26th anniversary on air with WBNS10-TV Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, 2008. All local segments of the Telethon will be broadcast live from Nationwide Childrens Hospital offering a behind the scenes view -- from 8 to 11 p.m.

May 22, 2008

First of its Kind Study Compares High School Knee Injuries by Sport and Gender

Knee injuries, among the most economically costly sports injuries, are the leading cause of high school sports-related surgeries according to a study conducted at the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and published in the

May 16, 2008

Wal-Mart Stores and Sams Clubs Help Nationwide Children's Hospital through Annual Children's Miracle Network Campaign

For many sick and injured children, the only place to get the specialized medical care they need is at a children's hospital. For children in the central Ohio, that place is Nationwide Children's Hospital.