Nationwide Children's News Releases

Apr 25, 2024

Inaugural Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium Grant Recipients Announced

The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC), led by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, Cincinnati Children’s, and Cleveland Clinic Children’s is the result of an initiative from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that focuses on increasing pediatric device development and providing resource funding for inventors and their projects. The consortium has announced its first grant recipients working to advance pediatric medical devices into clinical use.

Nationwide Children’s Expands Children’s Mental Health Movement  as The Kids Mental Health Foundation
Apr 23, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Expands Children’s Mental Health Movement as The Kids Mental Health Foundation

Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health is expanding its mission, moving forward as The Kids Mental Health Foundation. The new foundation aims to create a world where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing.

Apr 17, 2024

Study: Youth Prescription Opioid Overdoses Increased During Early Stages of COVID-19 Pandemic

New research from experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital shows a spike in emergency department visits among youth for prescription opioid overdoses during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for increased prevention efforts for children and teens.

Mar 22, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Expanded Facility and Therapy Dog Program

Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today Butterfly PAWS, an expanded facility and therapy dog program to support healing, and emotional and mental well-being and contribute to best outcomes for patients, families and staff. To celebrate Butterfly PAWS, the hospital unveiled “Canine Corner,” a special area on the first floor of the hospital featuring seating for families during their visit, animal friends Gus and Junebug and a digital display dedicated to highlighting pups and patients alike.

Gail Besner, MD, Named 2024 Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research
Mar 13, 2024

Gail Besner, MD, Named 2024 Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research

Gail Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery and principal investigator in the Center for Perinatal Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was named the 2024 Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research. The award is given in honor of former Nationwide Children’s CEO, Steve Allen, MD, and his role in growing the AWRI into a preeminent research institution.

Feb 27, 2024

Registration now open for the On Our Sleeves 5K for Children’s Mental Health on May 4 at Lower.com Field

The On Our Sleeves 5K for Children’s Mental Health will be held for the first time at the 2023 MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew’s Lower.com Field on Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. The race, hosted by the Columbus Crew with lead support by founding partners Big Lots and Nationwide, is a community run and walk to grow awareness, break stigmas, and raise funds for The On Our Sleeves® Movement For Children’s Mental Health.

Feb 22, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and United Way of Central Ohio Partner to Provide Free Tax Preparation to Help Ohioans Maximize Tax Credits

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In 2023, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its volunteers helped return $1.2 million in refunds to Ohio families and helped many of those families access tax credits they didn’t know they could receive.

Feb 16, 2024

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recognized on Forbes List of ‘America’s Best Employers’

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital once again has been named one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes.

Feb 15, 2024

Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium Launches to Accelerate Innovation in Pediatrics

Columbus, OH—February 15, 2024 —Today, the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC), a new consortium led by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, Cincinnati Children’s, and Cleveland Clinic Children’s launched to utilize the resources of the

Feb 12, 2024

Study Finds Adolescents with Concussion May Benefit from More Activity Earlier

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up recovery.