Nationwide Children's News Releases

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.

Mar 02, 2009

New Study Shows Long-Term Dangers of Severe Concussions

It’s well known that mild traumatic brain injuries and concussions are a common occurrence in children and adolescents, especially young athletes.

Mar 02, 2009

New National Study Emphasizes Need for Tree House Safety Standards

Although building and playing in tree houses is widely considered a rite of passage for children, it can unfortunately lead to serious injury. A recent study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an

Feb 24, 2009

Tale As Old as Time, Disneys Beauty and the Beast Show Comes to Columbus March 6-8

Its one of Disneys most beloved movies and now its coming to a stage near you. Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital will present its production of Disneys Beauty and the Beast March 6, 7, and 8 at the Palace Theatre in Columbus.

Feb 05, 2009

Bears for Childrens Program Supports the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

CHAMP, the fourth generation Golden Bear from the Memorial Tournaments Bears for Childrens program, presented by Time Warner Cable, is available for $10 per bear.

Feb 02, 2009

Transition Program Aims to Provide Life-Long Cardiac Care for Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease (CHD) – being born with a heart defect – is the most common birth defect in the United States affecting one out of every 120 babies. Because of major advances in medical and surgical care, more than 90 percent of these patients are living into adulthood.

Jan 29, 2009

SPAGIOs A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars Slated for February 23

SPAGIO and Spagio Cellars announces its 12th Annual A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars to benefit the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide Childrens Hospital through Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of the hospital.

Jan 26, 2009

Shoulder Injuries in U.S. High School Athletes Occur More Often in Boys

Although shoulder injuries accounted for just 8 percent of all injuries sustained by high school athletes, shoulder injuries were relatively common in predominately male sports such as baseball (18 percent of all injuries), wrestling (18 percent) and football (12 percent).

Jan 16, 2009

Opus Awards $45,000 Grant to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation

The Opus Foundation recently awarded a $45,000 grant to Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation to provide support for the hospitals Reach Out and Read program.