Nationwide Children's News Releases

Aug 01, 2017

Dr. Alex Kemper Named Division Chief in Ambulatory Pediatrics

Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, has been appointed division chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University.

Aug 01, 2017

14th Annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital

The 14th Annual Bull Run, presented by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, will take place Aug. 19 at the McFerson Commons (Arch Park) in the Arena District. Since the event’s inception in 2004, the Bull Run has raised more than $880,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Jul 31, 2017

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2017 Patient Champions

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on this year’s course.

Jul 28, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY: Concussion Health, in partnership with Nationwide Childrens Hospital, will host The Concussion Health Summit

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Concussion Health, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host The Concussion Health Summit in Columbus, Ohio, at the Hyatt Regency. WHEN: Saturday, July 29, 2017; 12:30 p.m.

Jul 24, 2017

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Research Team Awarded Innovative Development Grant from American Heart Association for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine

The American Heart Association (AHA) Institute for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine is dedicated to preserving and prolonging health by harnessing the power of big data to improve outcomes in cardiovascular care.

Jul 24, 2017

Study Finds 275,000 Calls to Poison Control Centers for Dietary Supplement Exposures from 2000 through 2012

U.S. Poison Control Centers receive a call every 24 minutes, on average, regarding dietary supplement exposures, according to a new study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center, both at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Jul 21, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY: 99.7 The Blitz is hosting its annual Christmas in July Toy Drive at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: 99.7 The Blitz is hosting its annual Christmas in July Toy Drive at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. WHEN: Friday, July 21, 2017; 9:30 a.m. Parking Instructions – Parking for media is available in the Orange Parking Garage on the corner of Mooberry St.

Jul 19, 2017

Honda to Donate Funds for Every "Like" of New Video Featuring Children and ASIMO

In June, a $1 million gift from Honda established the Honda Center for Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio Now, for every fan who 'Likes' or 'Shares' a new video about the project on Facebook or Twitter, Honda will donate an additional $1 to

Jul 18, 2017

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Named 2017 Most Wired Hospital for Use of Technology

Technology is making it easier for patients and providers to interact, thus improving communication, safety and patient-provider relationships. Nationwide Children’s Hospital applies technology in innovative ways to more effectively serve patients, families, staff and the community, earning

Jul 13, 2017

Bakaletz Lab Biofilm Work Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

The laboratory of Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, director, Center for Microbial Pathogenesis and vice president of basic sciences, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s, studied the biofilm construction capabilities of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHI), a bacterium responsible for