Nationwide Children's News Releases

Oct 09, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Session on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery on October 21

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is hosting a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity.

Oct 07, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2014 Patient Champions Miles and Mile Themes

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce the mile assignments and themes for its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course.

Oct 03, 2014

Media Advisory: 2014 Candidates Forum on Children & Youth

WHAT: 2014 Candidates Forum on Children & Youth WHEN: Friday, October 17 Breakfast at 7 a.m., program begins at 8 a.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Building, Stecker Auditorium 575 S.

Sep 23, 2014

Pleasure Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Call for Willy Wonka Auditions, Now through November 10

To support 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. 27-28 and March 1, 2015 at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre, located at 34 W. Broad St.

Sep 22, 2014

New Study Finds 34% of Severely Injured Patients Undertriaged in the United States

According to the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma, patients with severe injuries should be treated at level I or level II trauma centers. Those centers have the resources to provide the best care for those patients.

Sep 20, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Small Baby Reunion

WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital hosts Small Baby Reunion to celebrate Small Baby graduates with families and NICU staff. WHEN: Sunday, September 21, 2014 1 to 4 p.m. *1:30 p.m. best media opportunity WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Stecker Auditorium 575 S. 18th St.

Sep 12, 2014

Spirit Halloween's 10 For 10 Coupon To Benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital

Spirit Halloween stores are supporting Central Ohio’s sick and injured kids with the return of their annual ‘10 for 10’ coupon to raise funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Sep 11, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Columbus Public Health to Host Twitter Chat on Enteroviruses

WHAT: Virtually join Nationwide Children’s Hospital (@NationwideKids) and Columbus Public Health (@ColumbusHealth) for a Twitter chat about Enteroviruses and Enterovirus D68. Use the hashtag #NCHVirusChat to join in the conversation on Twitter and follow @NationwideKids and @ColumbusHealth.

Sep 09, 2014

Fifteen Local Pizza Shops Raise Funds for Pediatric Research at Slice of Columbus

Slice of Columbus is back for its 25th anniversary year as Columbus’ largest pizza event slated 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept.17, 2014 at the Columbus Commons in Downtown Columbus.

Sep 08, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out In Record Time

(COLUMBUS, OH) – For the eighth consecutive year, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is sold out.