Nationwide Children's News Releases

Jul 17, 2015

Satya Gedela, MD, Named Medical Director of Epilepsy Surgery at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Satya Gedela, MD, MRCP(UK), pediatric neurologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has recently been named medical director of the Epilepsy Surgery Program. As medical director of Epilepsy Surgery, Dr.

Jul 16, 2015

Blizzard Sales as Part of Miracle Treat Day Benefit 170 Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals Around the Country, Including Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Celebrate Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day on July 30 when $1 or more from Dairy Queen Blizzard® sales at participating central Ohio Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill restaurants directly benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital, one of 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Jul 11, 2015

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2015 Patient Champions at RunFest

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 08, 2015

Dr. John Barnard Expands Leadership Role At Nationwide Children's Hospital And The Ohio State University

John A. Barnard, MD, President of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been appointed both Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Chief of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Jul 01, 2015

Stephen L. Lessnick, MD, PhD, Named Director of the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Stephen L. Lessnick, MD, PhD, has joined the faculty at the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as the director of the Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases. As the director, Dr.

Jun 29, 2015

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appoints Charles Elmaraghy, MD, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology

Charles Elmaraghy, MD, has recently been appointed chief of the Department of Otolaryngology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Elmaraghy has served as interim chief since 2011, and is a faculty member in the Department of Otolaryngology and was recently promoted to Associate Professor of

Jun 23, 2015

Desale Yacob, MD, Named Medical Director for the Motility Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Desale Yacob, MD, attending pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has recently been named medical director for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition’s Motility Center at Nationwide Children’s.

Jun 22, 2015

Vitamin K Deficiency Increasingly Common as Result of Vaccine Refusal

Vitamin K, which has been administered to newborns as an injection since it was first recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 1961, is vital for blood to clot normally.

Jun 15, 2015

93rd Annual TWIG Bazaar Call for Artisans

Celebrating its 93rd year, TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is excited to invite crafters to be a part of its annual fundraising event, the TWIG Bazaar, on Sunday, November 8th.

Jun 11, 2015

Columbus Area Child and Family Travel to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness

One local family is taking their story to Capitol Hill to deliver an important message to their members of Congress. Nationwide Children’s Hospital patient, Jack Baker, 2 and his family will join nearly 50 other pediatric patients and their families to meet with members of Congress and share