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May 22, 2008
First of its Kind Study Compares High School Knee Injuries by Sport and Gender
Knee injuries, among the most economically costly sports injuries, are the leading cause of high school sports-related surgeries according to a study conducted at the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and published in the
May 16, 2008
Wal-Mart Stores and Sams Clubs Help Nationwide Children's Hospital through Annual Children's Miracle Network Campaign
For many sick and injured children, the only place to get the specialized medical care they need is at a children's hospital. For children in the central Ohio, that place is Nationwide Children's Hospital.
May 12, 2008
Circle of Friends Sixth Annual Run for the Rainbow June 17
Circle of Friends will host its Sixth Annual Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Tuesday, June 17 at New Albany Market Square. Proceeds from Run for the Rainbow benefit pediatric cancer research at The Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
May 08, 2008
2008 BIA Parade of Homes June 14-29
The 2008 Parade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio, will run Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, June 29 at the Village at Hannah Farms in Gahanna. Tuckerman Home Group, Inc.
May 05, 2008
OSU Alum, San Diego Chargers Linebacker Matt Wilhelm, Honorary Chair of Woody Hayes Celebrity Golf 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.
May 01, 2008
Study Finds Premature Infants Benefit from Diets Rich in Protein
More than 12 percent of babies are born prematurely, up more than 20 percent from 1990*, and as premature birth rates continue to climb, neonatologists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are focusing their attention on the nutrition provided to premature infants during their first few days of
Apr 28, 2008
New Study Shows Submersion-Related Injuries Take Heavy Toll on Nations Children
Submersion-related injuries to U.S. children result in approximately $10 million in direct hospital costs each year according to research conducted by investigators in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Apr 08, 2008
Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon Slated for April 17-18
Tune in! And turn it up! Radio One Columbus goes on the air to fight childhood cancer Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, with phone lines remaining open through Saturday, April 19.
Apr 07, 2008
Bears for Children's Program Supports the Memorial Tournament Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Mulligan the Caddy, the third generation Golden Bear from the Memorial Tournaments Bears for Children's program, is available for $12/bear. This limited edition stuffed bear, assured to brighten any child's day, can be taken home to a young family member or friend, or donated back to a patient at
Apr 07, 2008
Study Finds Pediatric Gymnastics-Related Injuries a Concern
More than 600,000 children participate in school-sponsored and club-level gymnastics competitions annually in the United States. Yet gymnastics continues to be overlooked in terms of potential for injury, while having one of the highest injury rates of all girls’ sports.