Nationwide Children's News Releases

Jan 08, 2018

Adolescents Show Decreased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Later in Life After Bariatric Surgery

Adolescents with severe obesity who had bariatric surgery showed significant improvements in cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to the most recent “Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery” (Teen-LABS) study, published online today by Pediatrics.

Jan 08, 2018

New Study Finds Large Increase in Non-Powder Gun-Related Eye Injuries

A new study conducted by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital investigated sports- and recreation-related eye injuries during a 23-year period and found a slight decrease in eye injuries overall; however, the rate

Dec 11, 2017

Injuries from Window Blinds Send Two Children to the Emergency Department Every Day

Most homes have them. They help keep our rooms warm or cold and even add a pop of color to tie the décor together. But window blinds can cause serious injuries or even death to young children.

Dec 08, 2017

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Reminds Parents to Stay Alert during the Holidays

The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year as parents race to finish their shopping, decorating and baking. As the countdown of the calendar year winds down, be sure to allow plenty of time in that hectic schedule for sharing holiday traditions as a family.

Dec 08, 2017

Huntington Bank Grants $2 Million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital “Be The Reason” Campaign

Huntington Bank announced a 10-year, $2 million grant to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in support of innovative programs to improve overall health and wellness in the community.

Dec 06, 2017

Isabella Santos Foundation Raises $30,000, Gift Supports Neuroblastoma Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

The Isabella Santos Foundation has raised and donated $30,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to honor the memory of their daughter, Isabella, and to advance pediatric cancer research.

Dec 04, 2017

Donatos & Cheryl’s® Sweetness of the Holidays Returns Benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Donatos Pizza and Cheryl’s Cookies have once again partnered this Holiday season in an effort to support life-saving research and care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Sweetness of the Holidays campaign began Nov. 14 and will run until Jan. 8, 2018.

Nov 30, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY: Novembeard Shave-Off Party

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: The Novembeard Shave-Off Party WHY: For the seventh-consecutive year, Novembeard participants raised money for the Hospice and Palliative Care Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Nov 28, 2017

Abercrombie & Fitch to Support Nationwide Children’s Hospital this Holiday Season

Starting today, Abercrombie & Fitch customers in the U.S. will have an opportunity to support The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Nov 28, 2017

NASCAR Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announce and Launch the Dale and Amy Earnhardt Fund

[CHARLOTTE] (November 28, 2017) – As he retires from his legendary NASCAR racing career, Dale Earnhardt Jr. builds on his long-term commitment to philanthropy by announcing the creation of the Dale and Amy Earnhardt Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.