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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.
Jul 21, 2009
First National Study to Examine Rock Climbing-Related Injuries
In the past decade the popularity of rock climbing has dramatically increased. It has been estimated that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million people in the U.S. each year.
Jul 14, 2009
MDA Awards Three-year, $900,000 Grant to Jerry Mendell, MD, of Nationwide Childrens Hospital
At a time when federal and private funds for biomedical research have become scarce, the Muscular Dystrophy Association reasserts its leadership in the fight against muscle diseases by announcing grants to innovative research projects throughout America and in Canada.Federal support for the type of
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.