Nationwide Children's News Releases

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.

Mar 13, 2008

An Evening of Hope Celebrates Its Fifth Year

The Fifth Annual An Evening of Hope, hosted by Abigail and Leslie Wexner, is slated for Saturday, April 5 at Bon Vie Bistro and Wine Bar at Easton Town Center.

Feb 14, 2008

Annie Scheduled March 7-9 at the Palace Theatre

Produced by Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Annie will run Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9 at the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. in Columbus. Annie benefits the Hospice and Palliative Care Program at Nationwide Childrens.Show times are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m.

Feb 01, 2008

Seventh Annual BuckeyeThon to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital

The Seventh Annual BuckeyeThon dance marathon will be held Saturday, February 16 through Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) on The Ohio State University campus in Columbus.

Jan 22, 2008

Denim & Diamonds Gala Slated February 29 at BOMA

Kinder Key, a volunteer organization of Nationwide Childrens Hospital, announced today its third-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.

Jan 08, 2008

19th Annual Rock N Bowl Slated for February 16

Dust off those bowling shoes for the 19th Annual Rock N Bowl Saturday, February 16 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace, 5707 Forest Hills Blvd (43231).

Jan 02, 2008

SPAGIOs A Celebration of Wine, Food and Dining with the Stars Slated for February 25

SPAGIO European and Pacific Rim Cuisine and Spagio Cellars announces its 11th 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.