Nationwide Children's News Releases

Mar 02, 2015

Published Outcomes Announced From Study on Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Safety

Cardiovascular risks of severe pediatric obesity, assessed among adolescents participating in the “Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery” (Teen-LABS) study, were published this week in JAMA Pediatrics.

Feb 27, 2015

Crohns Disease Not Exempt From Racial Disparities

A study published recently in the IBD Journal found significant differences in hospital readmissions, medication usage, and both medical and surgical complications of children with Crohn’s disease related to race.

Feb 26, 2015

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Appoints Steven C. Matson, MD, Chief of Adolescent Medicine

Steven C. Matson, MD, has recently been appointed section chief of Adolescent Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and division chief at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, effective December 2014. Dr.

Feb 25, 2015

Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory Comes to Life at the Palace Theater

To raise funds for central Ohio’s only pediatric hospice and palliative care program, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Feb.ruary 27 – to March 1st at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, located at 34 W.est Broad

Feb 24, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY: Special Performances of Willy Wonka the Musical at the Palace Theatre to Benefit Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is making way for scrumdidilyumptious fun. This Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m., Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s will give Columbus City School students an exclusive sneak peek of Willy Wonka the Musical before the curtain goes up opening night.

Feb 24, 2015

GenomeNext Inks Agreement with Nationwide Childrens Hospital for Genomic Sequencing Analysis

GenomeNext, LLC, a leader in genomic data management and integrated analysis, announced today an agreement with Nationwide Children’s Hospital under which Nationwide Children’s will integrate GenomeNext’s genomic sequencing analysis platform for both clinical laboratory services

Feb 17, 2015

Partners for Kids, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Demonstrate Cost Savings and Quality as Pediatric ACO

A new study published in Pediatrics demonstrates the cost-saving and health care quality outcomes of the pediatric Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Partners for Kids.

Feb 13, 2015

Marijuana Use is Associated with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Adolescents

A study published recently by researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, found 10 percent of adolescents sent to a Sleep Center for evaluation of excessive daytime sleepiness with testing results consistent with narcolepsy had urine drug screens positive for marijuana, confounding the

Feb 13, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY: Willy Wonka Special Show for Patients, Staff of Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is making way for scrumdidilyumptious fun. This Sunday, Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will give Nationwide Children’s patients and staff an exclusive sneak peek before the production hits the Palace Theatre later this month.

Feb 11, 2015

Nationwide Childrens Hospital and IHOP Partner to Help Kids Everywhere During National Pancake Day

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and all seven central Ohio IHOP franchises are pleased to announce their partnership that will benefit children locally, as well as everywhere.