Nationwide Children's News Releases
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May 28, 2009
Potbelly Sandwich Works Supports Nationwide Childrens Hospital Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Potbelly Sandwich Works will be donating 25 percent of sales at its Columbus-area locations 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 to Nationwide Children's Hospitals Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
May 26, 2009
National Study Finds Youth Baseball-Related Injuries Down 25 Percent
Spring marks baseball season for more than 19 million children and adolescents who play each year as part of a team or in backyards throughout the United States. The good news for these players is that the number of injuries from the sport is on the decline.
May 06, 2009
PSA: Lawn Mower Safety
:30 sec. 'Tis the season for the tragedy of lawn mower injuries. Each year children are needlessly injured by walk-behind and riding gas-powered lawnmowers. These injuries often require multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation and the long-term effects are life-changing.
May 04, 2009
Elf Island Offering Gifting Option to Patients at Columbus Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Elf Island (www.elfisland.com), the virtual world that allows kids to Play Games and Do Good, has announced a special gifting option that brings annual memberships to patients at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, OH.
May 04, 2009
New National Study Finds More Than 40 Percent Increase in Number of Injuries from Furniture Tip-overs
Although most parents do not consider furniture and televisions to be dangerous, children are often injured when these items tip over. A recent study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that from 1990-2007 an
May 01, 2009
OSU Alum and Former NBA star Jim Jackson Named Honorary Chair of Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic
Legendary Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes taught those he coached to pay forward. Student-athletes at OSU have since continued that tradition off the field and in their communities.
Apr 28, 2009
Culvers Gives Back To Columbus by Hosting National
Culvers® of Columbus, Powell and Reynoldsburg are among nearly 400 Culvers Restaurants donating 10 percent of sales on Tuesday, May 12, to local organizations during the annual system-wide "Day of Giving" fundraising event.
Apr 01, 2009
Nationwide Childrens Decision Support Service Offers Assistance in Diagnosing Pediatric Mental Health Issues
It is estimated that one out of five children in the United States is suffering from a treatable mental condition. However, with only eight child and adolescent psychiatrics for every 100,000 children in the country, there is growing concern that kids suffering from mental health conditions are not
Apr 01, 2009
Denim & Diamonds Gala Slated April 25 at Martini Park
Kinder Key, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, is announcing its fourth-annual Denim & Diamonds Gala to benefit The Heart Center at Nationwide Childrens, home to one of the leading heart centers in the nation. Denim & Diamonds will be held at 7 p.m.
Mar 26, 2009
Evening of Hope to Benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Sixth Annual Evening of Hope to benefit the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at Bon Vie Bistro and Wine Bar, located at Easton Town Center.