Nationwide Children's News Releases

Aug 30, 2016

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Childrens and Nationwide Childrens Hospital report a successful first year of The Congenital Heart Collaborative

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s (UH Rainbow) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital became Ohio’s leading heart center for kids and adults with congenital heart disease last summer by combining their talent and resources in pediatric heart care and cardiothoracic

Aug 25, 2016

New Study Finds Low Transfer Rates of Pediatric Burn Patients in the U.S.

According to a new study from researchers in the Center for Pediatric Trauma Research and the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, nearly 127,000 kids in the U.S had burn injuries in 2012.

Aug 23, 2016

Specialized test detects bacterial infections in youngest infants with fever

Physicians from Children’s Hospital of Michigan, UC Davis Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital, in collaboration with 19 other pediatric emergency departments around the country, have established a “proof of principle” for measuring patterns of ribonucleic acid

Aug 20, 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY: Fifth-Annual Great Columbus Duck Race & Run

M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: The Fifth-Annual Great Columbus Duck Race & Run. Organized by The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the yellow rubber ducks will be “racing” to the finish line.

Aug 18, 2016

Study Finds Average of Two Injuries Every Hour in the U.S. from Strollers and Carriers

Although strollers and carriers are typically used to safely transport children, injuries do occur while using these products. A study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that, over a 21-year period from 1990

Aug 17, 2016

Study Finds Average of Two Injuries Every Hour in the U.S. from Strollers and Carriers

Although strollers and carriers are typically used to safely transport children, injuries do occur while using these products. Astudy conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that, over a 21-year period from 1990

Aug 17, 2016

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announces Be The Reason Fundraising Campaign

Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced the unveiling of the “Be The Reason” campaign today. The comprehensive campaign will serve as the foundation to continue establishing Nationwide Children’s as the country’s most integrated pediatric healthcare system.

Aug 10, 2016

Researchers Report First Validated Canine Behavioral Genetics Findings of Nine Fear and Aggression Traits in Dogs

Anxiety disorders are the most common type of mental illness in the United States. And while much is understood about the biochemistry of anxiety, little is known about the genetic variation associated with it.

Aug 10, 2016

Distraction Techniques Can Soothe Shot Anxiety During This Years Flu Season

A typical visit to the pediatrician when it is time for a child to get a shot can include tears, tantrums and might not seem worth the trouble. But with the FluMist not being offered by many physicians this year due to ineffectiveness, doctors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recommend your

Jul 27, 2016

Dairy Queen Blizzard® Sales to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital on Miracle Treat Day, July 28

On Miracle Treat Day, July 28, $1 or more from every Blizzard® Treat sold at participating DQ® locations will be donated to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.