Nationwide Children's News Releases

Jul 21, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Information Sessions on Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery

Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host a series of Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. The sessions will be offered from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Nationwide Children’s Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Center, 575 S.

Jul 18, 2014

New Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction Announced at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

With the recruitment of internationally-known colorectal surgeon Marc Levitt, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has established a Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction. The first of its kind, the center has combined Dr.

Jul 16, 2014

Preeclampsia May Share Cause With Disorders Such as Alzheimers

New research has identified a potential cause of and a better diagnostic method for preeclampsia, one of the most deadly and poorly understood pregnancy-related conditions in the world.

Jul 16, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Announce 2014 Patient Champions at RunFest

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

Jul 09, 2014

Immune Function Predicts Infection Risk Among Child Trauma Patients

Researchers studying critically ill children with traumatic injuries have identified an immune marker that predicts which patients are likely to develop a hospital-acquired infection.

Jul 02, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital to Host Farmers Markets

Fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods are being made available for employees, community residents and visitors at four Farmers’ Markets hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The first Farmers’ Market will be held on Tuesday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jul 01, 2014

Jonathan L. Finlay, MB, ChB, FRCP Appointed Director of Neuro-Oncology at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Jonathan L. Finlay, MB, ChB, FRCP, will begin his appointment as director of Neuro-Oncology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital today. In addition to his appointment at Nationwide Children’s, Dr.

Jun 23, 2014

Clintonville Close To Home Center Now Open for Nationwide Childrens Hospitals Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Patients

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Clintonville Close To Home? Center is now open in Clintonville, located at 510 E. North Broadway, Columbus, 43214. Developmental occupational therapy and developmental physical therapy are offered at this location, both by appointment only.

Jun 20, 2014

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon Updates Course for 2014 Races

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon will pass by the event’s namesake charitable partner for its 35th running in October. The Oct.

Jun 19, 2014

Central Ohio Child, Family Travel to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Childrens Health Care

One family is taking their story from Union County to Capitol Hill to thank members of Congress for supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital and ask them to take action on important child health legislation this year.