Nationwide Children's News Releases

May 21, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Marysville Close to Home Center with Urgent Care Open May 21

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marysville Close To Home Center with Urgent Care is now open at 100 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. in the City Gate Development, Marysville.

May 20, 2014

Breastfeeding Initiation and Success is Impacted by Diabetes Status of Mother

Women diagnosed with diabetes before or during pregnancy are less likely to initiate and continue breastfeeding their newborns than women without diabetes, a new study suggests.

May 20, 2014

Boosting Immune Process with IFN-y Helps Clear Lethal Bacteria in Cystic Fibrosis

Boosting a key immune process called autophagy with interferon gamma (IFN-γ) could help clear a lethal bacterial infection in cystic fibrosis, a new study suggests.

May 20, 2014

MIBG Treatment for Neuroblastoma Now Available at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Meta-iodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) therapy is now offered by Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Patients with neuroblastoma who qualify for treatment with MIBG therapy can be treated in this new facility, with round-the-clock supervision by

May 09, 2014

Timothy P. Cripe, MD, PhD, Appointed To Bacterial Robotics Science Directorate

Bacterial Robotics is a life science biotechnology firm. The Company uses synthetic biology tools in an evolutionary engineering approach to develop bacterial robots, or BactoBots™. Today, the Company announced the appointment of Tim Cripe, MD, to its Scientific Directorate.

May 05, 2014

Childrens Oncology Drug Alliance (CODA) Formed to Facilitate Development of Treatments for Childhood Cancers

Researchers and children’s cancer advocates in Australia and the U.S. have formed a unique research and development alliance to facilitate development of treatments for children fighting neuroblastoma, the most common and fatal form of solid cancer affecting infants.

May 05, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Marysville Family Day to Celebrate Close to Home Center with Urgent Care Opening

The public is invited to “Marysville Family Day” in celebration of the opening of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close To Home Center with Urgent Care Saturday, May 17, from 10 am to 1 pm at 100 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. in the City Gate Development.

May 05, 2014

New Study Finds Number of Children Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments for Baby Gate-Related Injuries Nearly Quadrupled Since 1990

If you are a parent, chances are you have used or will use a baby gate at some point. Baby gates are designed to help protect young children from stairs and other dangers around the home. If you use these in your home, take note.

May 01, 2014

Mary Rutan Hospital and Nationwide Childrens Collaborate for Expanded Pediatric Care

Mary Rutan Hospital is proud to be partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to bring additional resources and care to pediatric and neonatal patients.

May 01, 2014

Walmart, Sams Club Locations Raise Vital Funds for Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Beginning today through June 11, Walmart customers and Sam’s Club members can help “Every child live better” by making a donation of $1 or more at the retailers’ 42 locations raising funds for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a local Children’s Miracle Network