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Aug 23, 2022
Behavioral Health Research, Genomics Programs Highlight $10 Million Nationwide Foundation Donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Behavioral health research and genomics are among several programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital that will continue to benefit from funding as part of a new $10 million gift that the Nationwide Foundation is making through their Pediatric Innovation Fund.
Aug 18, 2022
New Disorder of Copper Metabolism Identified, Caused by Variants in CTR1 Gene
Copper is essential for many cellular functions, including cellular respiration, antioxidant defense, neurotransmitter biosynthesis and neuropeptide amidation, among others. Until recently, only two inborn errors of copper metabolism were well established. Both are rare. Wilson's disease and Menkes disease result from mutations in the copper-transporting P-type ATPases; ATP7B and ATP7A, respectively.
Aug 09, 2022
New Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives Significant NIH Funding
Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital recently received coveted P50 Center grant funding from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to support a new center focused on suicide prevention.
Aug 08, 2022
On Our Sleeves® Survey Reveals Most Parents Believe Their Children Will Have Mental Health-Related Challenges Going Back to School
Every new school year comes with its own set of emotions – from worry to excitement – for kids. After years of a global pandemic, safety concerns and other stresses of today, we have to prioritize checking in with children to understand what they are thinking and feeling.
Jul 27, 2022
St. Baldrick's Foundation Funds $8.9 Million in Grants to Support the Most Promising Childhood Cancer Research
No hospital has a monopoly on good ideas. This is why the St. Baldrick's Foundation funds the most promising research — no matter where it takes place – from your backyard institution to other cutting edge research facilities treating childhood cancers around the globe. Since 2005, this philosophy has translated to more than 1,674 grants in 31 countries, totaling more than $322 million. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of volunteers, donors, partners and advocates across the country this past year, St. Baldrick's is proud to announce $8.9 million has been awarded in new grants.
Jul 26, 2022
Researchers Receive Funding Award Aimed at Improving Early Childhood Preventive Care Outcomes
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in partnership with researchers at Seattle Children’s Hospital, have been approved for a $5 million research funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for an innovative project that will test a community navigator model to improve the delivery of preventive care for young children and has a special focus on improving outcomes for Black children and their families.
Jul 13, 2022
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Announce 2022 Patient Champions
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon is pleased to announce the 2022 “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26 miles on the course. The other two miles, the Encore Mile, will honor former Marathon Patient Champions, and the Angel Mile, will celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us.
Jun 14, 2022
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Once Again Named on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. The Honor Roll is a distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationwide recognized by U.S. News as the “Best of the Best.”
Jun 06, 2022
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Earns National Pancreas Foundation Designation as Academic Center of Excellence
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital has earned the National Pancreas Foundation’s (NPF) recognition as an Academic Center of Excellence. This is in addition to the Clinical Center of Excellence designation that Nationwide Children’s received in 2020, which has now been renewed.
May 18, 2022
Fans Will Celebrate Setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for Longest Chain of Sports Fan Scarfs During On Our Sleeves® Day at Columbus Crew’s May 21 Home Match
Fans and partners from the Columbus Crew, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide and On Our Sleeves will celebrate becoming a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title holder for longest chain of sports fan scarfs during On Our Sleeves Day at the Columbus Crew home match on Saturday, May 21, drawing attention to childhood mental health. The record-setting scarf tied together a community wide commitment through the Wrap Them In Support campaign, where all proceeds benefit the mission of On Our Sleeves.