Nationwide Children's News Releases

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.

Aug 12, 2009

Massage Therapy Helps Manage Pain in Children with Sickle Cell Disease

Massage offers both physical and psychological benefits and is used at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in many areas including Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and in patients who have received organ transplants, just to name a few.

Aug 06, 2009

Dr. Sudarshan Jadcherla Awarded 2009 Masters Award in Gastroenterology from American Gastroenterology Association

Sudarshan Jadcherla, MD, FRCPI, DCH was awarded the 2009 Masters Award in Gastroenterology by the American Gastroenterology Association (AGA) for Outstanding Achievement in Basic or Clinical Digestive Sciences Research.

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

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.

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.

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.