Nationwide Children's News Releases

Feb 18, 2026

Understanding the Rising Suicide Risk Among Black Youth

A new study, published today in JAMA Network Open and led by Cynthia Fontanella, PhD, principal investigator for the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is the first large-scale study to examine multi-level risk and protective factors for suicide among Medicaid-enrolled Black youth with a lifetime mental health diagnosis.

Feb 17, 2026

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Celebrates 1,000 Homes Impacted by Healthy Homes Program

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s initiative has marked the 1,000th home impacted through the Healthy Homes program. Founded in 2008 in partnership with Community Development for All People (CD4AP), Healthy Homes is dedicated to providing and preserving affordable housing through homeownership, rental and home repair services in Columbus’ South Side and Linden neighborhoods.

Feb 11, 2026

5K for Kids' Mental Health 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 5K for Kids’ Mental Health will return for a third year to Columbus Crew’s ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Sunday, May 31.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ranked Top Employer and Hospital in Ohio on Forbes List of “America’s Best Employers”
Feb 11, 2026

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ranked Top Employer and Hospital in Ohio on Forbes List of “America’s Best Employers”

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year.

Jan 26, 2026

Study Shows Younger Children Experience Persistent Symptoms Following Concussion

A new study from researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital finds that while a toddler’s concussion experience is often different than an older child’s, symptoms can last just as long.

Jan 22, 2026

Neil Veloso Named VP for Innovation and Technology Commercialization at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Neil Veloso has been named Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s new vice president for Innovation and Technology Commercialization, overseeing the hospital’s Office of Technology Commercialization and Innovation Center. Neil most recently served as the executive director of Brown Technology Innovations at Brown University in Rhode Island. He joins Nationwide Children’s on February 2, 2026.

Dane Snyder, MD, Named Associate Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Services
Jan 09, 2026

Dane Snyder, MD, Named Associate Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Services

Dane Snyder, MD, has assumed the role of associate chief medical officer for Ambulatory Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective January 1. Dr. Skyler Kalady has been named section chief of Primary Care Pediatrics, also effective January 1. 

Jan 05, 2026

BTC Toledo donates property to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation

Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo is excited to announce that BTC Toledo recently donated the property at 1946 North 13th Street in Toledo to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Dec 18, 2025

Tickets on Sale Now: Butterfly Guild’s Production of ‘Annie’ Coming to the Southern Theatre March 6-8

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For its 68th annual production, Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present “Annie” March 6-8, 2026, at the Southern Theatre, 21 E Main St.

Dec 16, 2025

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Awarded PCORI Funding to Advance Suicide Prevention Efforts in Schools

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been approved for $16 million in research funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to lead a study focused on reducing adolescent suicide through school-based prevention programs.