Nationwide Children's News Releases

Dec 21, 2015

International Survey of Hospital Emergency Department Staff Evaluates Psychosocial Care for Injured Children

Every year, tens of millions of children around the world sustain injuries that require hospital care. The consequences are not only physical, but also emotional, and can be long-lasting.

Dec 16, 2015

Antibiotics Alone Can Be a Safe, Effective Treatment for Children with Appendicitis

Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis is a reasonable alternative to surgery when chosen by the family. A study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that three out of four children with uncomplicated appendicitis have been

Dec 11, 2015

Down Syndrome Research Gets a Boost With New Biobank Initiative

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and research advocacy group DownSyndrome Achieves have joined forces to create the first biobank in the country dedicated to collecting and managing blood samples from people with Down syndrome.

Dec 08, 2015

Nationwide Childrens 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 01, 2015

Nationwide Children's Hospital Researcher, Mark Peeples, PhD, Elected as AAAS Fellow

Mark Peeples, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Vaccines and Immunity at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been elected a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr.

Nov 30, 2015

Donatos Pizza and Cheryls® Cookies Partner to Support Nationwide Childrens Hospital

For the second-consecutive year, patrons of Donatos Pizza will have an opportunity to support life-saving research and care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. From Nov. 30 to Jan.

Nov 25, 2015

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Annual Holiday Toy Drive

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Annual Toy Drive to benefit patients at Nationwide Children’s will be held Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nov 24, 2015

Christines Christmas Concert Presented by Macys Slated for December 12, 2015

CONTACT: Donna Glanzman Chair, Christine’s Christmas 614-595-4105 dhglanz@aol.com www.christineschristmas.org During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts.

Nov 23, 2015

Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Mazda Drive for Good® Partner to Do Good

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) have partnered during this holiday season to raise awareness and support life-saving research and care at Nationwide Children’s.

Nov 19, 2015

Moderate Amounts of Caffeine During Pregnancy Do Not Harm Babys IQ and Do Not Cause Behavioral Problems, Obesity

Women drinking and eating moderate amounts of caffeine during pregnancy should be reassured that they are not harming their child’s intelligence, according to a study from The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital that was published in the American Journal of