Nationwide Children's News Releases

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

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

CulversĀ® 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