Nationwide Children's News Releases
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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
Aug 20, 2007
Local Pizza Shops Partner to Benefit Columbus Childrens Hospital; Slice of Columbus Slated for Sept. 12
‘Slice of Columbus’ returns for its 18th year as Columbus’ largest pizza event 5-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion.
Aug 17, 2007
Two Men and a Truck® Make Donation to Columbus Childrens Hospital
During the month of August, the local franchise of Two Men and a Truck® will donate a portion of their moving and storage proceeds to Columbus Childrens Hospital.
Aug 07, 2007
Dairy Queen Hosting DQ Miracle Treat Day Thursday
Feel guilt free by treating your taste buds to a Dairy Queen Blizzard® on Thursday, August 9 for DQ Miracle Treat Day, when all proceeds from Blizzard sales at participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill® stores around the country directly benefit 170 Childrens Miracle Network hospitals,
Aug 06, 2007
Resale of Recalled Childrens Products Online
On average, more than 2 children’s products are recalled each week in the United States. Recalls on children’s products represent more than 40 percent of recalls by the U.S.
Jul 26, 2007
New Study Sheds Light on Football-Related Injuries at High School, Collegiate Levels
Football, one of the most popular sports in the United States, is also the leading cause of sports-related injuries. During the 2005-06 season, high school football players sustained more than half a million injuries nationally.