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Nov 13, 2007
Burn Injuries Take Devastating Toll on Nations Children
The approach of winter season brings with it an increase in burn-related injuries to our nation’s children. Annually in the United States, fires and burns result in almost 4,000 deaths and more than 745,000 non-hospitalized injuries among all age groups.
Nov 12, 2007
Nationwide Children's Hospital Change Their Tomorrow Campaign Surpasses $200 Million Mark
The Nationwide Childrens Hospital Change Their Tomorrow campaign has raised a total of $207 million toward the announced goal of $250 million. The five-year comprehensive campaign launched in 2006 serves as the foundation for Nationwide Childrens Hospitals vision to provide world class
Nov 01, 2007
Christines Christmas Slated for December 9 at Dublin Jerome High School
Christines Christmas, a unique concert in tribute to Christine Wilson who, along with four of her friends, died in a tragic fire near The Ohio State University campus on April 13, 2003, will be held Sunday, December 9 at Dublin Jerome High School.
Oct 30, 2007
TWIG to Host 85th Annual Bazaar November 18
In its 85th year, the TWIG Bazaar will again offer shoppers unique and traditional merchandise during a one-day event 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, November 18 at the Ohio Expo Center.
Oct 25, 2007
5th Annual Trot for Tots 3K and 10K Slated for November 11
The 5th Annual Trot for Tots is slated for Sunday, November 11 at Dublin Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio. Proceeds from this 3K run/walk and 10K run will benefit Hospice at Nationwide Childrens Hospital.Registration opens at 7 a.m. with a shot gun start for both races beginning at 9 a.m.
Oct 22, 2007
National Study First to Describe Sport-Related Concussion Among High School, Collegiate Athletes
An estimated 300,000 sport-related traumatic brain injuries, predominately concussions, occur annually in the United States. In fact, for young people 15- to 24-years-old, sports are second only to motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of traumatic brain injury.
Oct 16, 2007
New National Study Finds Pediatric Bicycle-Related Injuries Result in Nearly $200 Million in Hospital Charges Annually
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital concludes that bicycle-related injuries among children and adolescents in the U.S. may be a more significant public health concern than previously estimated.
Oct 03, 2007
Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives $50,000 from Hyundai Hope On Wheels Program to Fund Pediatric Cancer Research
Hyundai Motor America and its dealerships will present Nationwide Childrens Hospital with a check for $50,000 to aid the hospitals pediatric cancer research efforts today in an event at 10 a.m.
Sep 24, 2007
Columbus Children's Hospital Becomes Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus Childrens Hospital officially became Nationwide Childrens Hospital today in honor of a transformational gift from Nationwide Foundation and the landmark impact it will have on the delivery of world-class pediatric health care in central Ohio and beyond.In June 2006, the hospital announced
Sep 03, 2007
New Study Shows Motor Vehicle Crash-Related Injuries Take Heavy Toll on National Pediatric Population
Motor vehicle crashes (MVC) are the leading cause of death due to unintentional injury from ages 1 to 64 years. According to a new study published in the September edition of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at