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May 02, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: On Our Sleeves 5K at Columbus Crew’s Lower.com Field to Support Children’s Mental Health
WHAT: The On Our Sleeves 5K for Children’s Mental Health will take place at the home of the Columbus Crew, Lower.com Field, for the first time this weekend.
May 01, 2024
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Ahna Pai, PhD, Director of Center for Biobehavioral Health
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Ahna Pai, PhD, as the hospital’s director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health.
Apr 29, 2024
New Chief Scientific Officer Joining Nationwide Children's Hospital
Joanne Turner, PhD, BSc, is returning to Columbus, Ohio, to serve as the chief scientific officer at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Apr 29, 2024
Partnership announcement for Woody Hayes/Play Yellow Golf Classic
The 48th Annual Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic, a new featured event of Play Yellow, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, and will honor Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. Over the last 47 years, this event has raised more than $2.9 million to support children in central Ohio and beyond.
Apr 29, 2024
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands Free Summer Events for Families
PlayStreets events are expanding to reach more children and families this summer with the announcement of two new locations in the Linden and South Side communities. Maize Manor United Methodist Church and The Reeb Avenue Center will be the new locations, inviting children and families to get outdoors with free games, food trucks, music, activities and more.
Apr 25, 2024
Inaugural Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium Grant Recipients Announced
The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC), led by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, Cincinnati Children’s, and Cleveland Clinic Children’s is the result of an initiative from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that focuses on increasing pediatric device development and providing resource funding for inventors and their projects. The consortium has announced its first grant recipients working to advance pediatric medical devices into clinical use.
Apr 23, 2024
Nationwide Children’s Expands Children’s Mental Health Movement as The Kids Mental Health Foundation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health is expanding its mission, moving forward as The Kids Mental Health Foundation. The new foundation aims to create a world where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing.
Apr 17, 2024
Study: Youth Prescription Opioid Overdoses Increased During Early Stages of COVID-19 Pandemic
New research from experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shows a spike in emergency department visits among youth for prescription opioid overdoses during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for increased prevention efforts for children and teens.
Mar 22, 2024
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Expanded Facility and Therapy Dog Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today Butterfly PAWS, an expanded facility and therapy dog program to support healing, and emotional and mental well-being and contribute to best outcomes for patients, families and staff. To celebrate Butterfly PAWS, the hospital unveiled “Canine Corner,” a special area on the first floor of the hospital featuring seating for families during their visit, animal friends Gus and Junebug and a digital display dedicated to highlighting pups and patients alike.
Mar 13, 2024
Gail Besner, MD, Named 2024 Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research
Gail Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery and principal investigator in the Center for Perinatal Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was named the 2024 Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research. The award is given in honor of former Nationwide Children’s CEO, Steve Allen, MD, and his role in growing the AWRI into a preeminent research institution.