Nationwide Children's News Releases

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.

Jul 06, 2009

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Open New Close To Home SM Center in Ironton

Nationwide Childrens Hospital will open a Close To HomeSM Center in Ironton, Ohio, mid-July. Close To HomeSM Centers offer community-based testing, treatment and care for children and families depending on the needs of the community at convenient locations.

Jul 02, 2009

Be the First to Preview the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes

The Building Industry Associations (BIA) premier live home show, the Parade of Homes, showcases the latest in architecture, interior design, technology, outdoor living spaces and landscaping. Tour the 11 homes in this years Parade of Homes before anyone else 6-10 p.m.

Jul 01, 2009

Research Shows Possibility of Vaccine for Ear Infections

Otitis media, more commonly known as an ear infection, is the most frequently diagnosed illness in children less than 15 years of age in the United States and is the primary cause for emergency room visits.

Jun 30, 2009

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 22, 2009

2009 BIA Parade of Homes July 11-26

The 2009 Parade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio, will run Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, July 26 at Tartan Ridge in Dublin, Ohio Compass Homes is this years BIA Foundation House, with a portion of its proceeds designated to Nationwide Childrens

Jun 15, 2009

Hoffman Family of Lewis Center To Meet with Members of Congress on Health Reform Legislation

As Congress decides what provisions will be included in legislation that could impact the health care of all Americans, the Hoffmans, from Lewis Center, Ohio, are traveling to the nation’s capital, June 17-18 along with dozens of other child patients, to meet with lawmakers to ensure health

Jun 09, 2009

New National Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Number of Acute Computer-Related Injuries

The number of acute injuries associated with computers is on the rise. Over the past two decades, the number of U.S. households with at least one computer has increased.

Jun 01, 2009

New Study Shows Importance of Moms Nutrition in Preventing Obesity in Kids

It is estimated that nearly 40 percent of kids in the United States are considered overweight or obese. Much research has been dedicated to finding new ways to lower that number and doctors at Nationwide Childrens Hospital may have evidence of a new and effective approach.A team of doctors from the