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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Two New Vice Presidents to Advance Population Health Efforts
As Nationwide Children’s Hospital continues to accelerate our commitment to population health locally and regionally, two successful internal leaders have been tapped for expanded leadership roles.
Improving Communities and Community Wellness
Vice President of Community Wellness Nick Jones sits down to discuss his philosophy on community improvement, Healthy Homes Healthy Families initiatives and priorities for 2023.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Ray Bignall, MD, Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN, has been named the hospital’s chief diversity and health equity officer.
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Complex Behavior Program
Our Complex Behavior Program provides caregivers and providers with effective strategies to help children reduce their dangerous or problematic behavior patterns and build coping skills.
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Integrated Care for Kids
The Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) project is a child-centered service delivery and payment innovation model that aims to improve the quality of care and reduce expenditures with a focus on children under 21 years of age covered by Medicaid through prevention, early intervention, and treatment of behavioral and physical health needs.
2025 Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research's Communities Aiming to Reach Equity Summit: Leveraging Technology to Advance Health Equity
Join us for the 3rd Annual Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research’s Communities Aiming to Reach Equity Summit. This year’s theme is Leveraging Technology to Advance Health Equity. Attendees will hear from clinicians, researchers and community partners engaged in health equity advancements using technology.
Prescribing Books During a Doctor’s Appointment
Reach Out and Read at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provided 48,000 books to families during check-up visits in 2023 alone – part of the hospital’s broader effort to improve literacy levels and kindergarten readiness.
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How to Support Children’s Mental Health
In recognition of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9, here are a few tips for parents and caregivers – and other adults who can help support the children around them.
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How to Get Youth Engaged in the Community
When supporting communities with a vibrant and sustainable future in mind, youth participation is essential. When young people are active in their communities, they benefit both themselves and the society around them.
Family Violence Prevention as Population Health
The new president of The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital says that “upstream” strategies for improving heath – high-quality housing, financial stability, educational support – are also family violence prevention strategies.
Pediatricians as Child Advocates: A Conversation With Dr. Sara Bode
Pediatricians have long been more than just medical doctors; they have felt a responsibility to advocate for policies and practices that help children. Dr. Sara Bode, medical director of School-Based Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a prominent national voice for child health, says that the medical profession should do more recognize advocacy as a core role of a pediatrician.
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Exposure to Community Violence and Its Impact on Our Youth
Exposure to violent events can be traumatic and can negatively impact multiple factors such as development, academic functioning, coping skills and relationships. Kids are not only being exposed to violence within their communities at a much higher rate, but also through technology.
The Delicate Work of Hospital Community Relations
Tifini Ray, the hospital’s new director of Community Relations, talks about how she approaches strengthening neighborhood relationships.
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Burn Center
Verified by the American Burn Association and American College of Surgeons, our program ensures children with burn injuries and their families receive the expertise and support of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team.
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Social Work Careers
The Social Work Department works on inpatient units, in outpatient care areas throughout Columbus, in the Emergency Department and Urgent Cares, and in the Primary Care network throughout Franklin County.
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Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio Welcomes Lynn Rosenthal to its Ohio Advisory Board
COLUMBUS – The Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio (CDF-Ohio) is proud to announce that Lynn Rosenthal, the President of The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will join its Ohio Advisory Board. Ms. Rosenthal brings to the board her voice as a nationally known champion for the prevention of family violence.
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From Care to Compassion: Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent or Supporting Foster Families
In every community, there are children who need love, support, and stability. For those considering fostering a child, the journey from care to compassion is both profound and rewarding. Whether you're exploring becoming a foster parent or seeking ways to support the foster care community, there are resources and support to help navigate this path of empathy and action.
Largest School-based Health Grant in State History to Improve Access for SE Ohio Children
A $64 million grant to the Appalachian Children Coalition will help create school- and community-based health centers, impacting 61,000 students across 20 counties.
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Prevention
CSPR helps schools and community organizations in Ohio implement evidence-based prevention strategies. John P. Ackerman, PhD, and his team have provided training to many schools throughout central and southeastern Ohio, using an enhanced SOS Signs of Suicide prevention programming model.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Joins Effort to Combat Childhood Obesity Through the Alliance for a Healthier Generations Healthcare Initiative
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has renewed its commitment to the health and well being of children by collaborating with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative between the American Heart Association and the William J.
How School-based Health Helps Children and Families
With the expansion of school-based health clinics in some parts of Ohio, there’s confusion about the role the clinics play in improving children’s health outcomes. The Ohio School-Based Health Alliance is working to show that “healthy kids learn better.”
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Partners For Kids: Pediatric Accountable Care
Partners For Kids, a partnership between Nationwide Children's and more than 2,100 providers, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest pediatric accountable care organizations.
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Franklin County Domestic Violence Hotline (614) 224-4663 (HOME) Transitioned to The Center for Family Safety and Healing to Strengthen Support for Survivors
Effective March 2, 2026, The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) at Nationwide Children's Hospital assumed operations of the Franklin County Domestic Violence Hotline, a phone assistance service staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for anyone in need of domestic violence assistance. The hotline previously was operated by Lutheran Social Services’ CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence (LSS CHOICES) program.
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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.
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How Social Workers Help Families Navigate the Healing Process After Abuse
When a child discloses abuse or family violence, it can be hard to know what to do next. Learn how social workers and trauma-trained therapists help children and caregivers navigate resources, understand trauma responses, and begin the healing process together through safe, evidence-based support.
The Power of The Partnership
Health systems that want to invest in their neighborhoods — to go upstream of medical care to make whole populations healthier — can’t do it alone. They need funding partners, the buy-in of local government, the support of residents and the expertise of people with experience in community development.
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Outpatient Services
Outpatient Services offers assessment and treatment of mental and behavioral health concerns through standard outpatient individual, group and family interventions.
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Community-Based Services
From intensive home-based treatments and group therapies to school-based programs, our team provides a broad range of services to support at-risk youth in school, at home and in the community. Learn about available programs and services.
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Burn Center Care Team
Our dedicated team of health care professionals will care for your child. Learn more about the professionals who may be part of your child's care team.
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Exploring Pediatric Clinical Research
Clinical research involves the study of people, data or tissue samples to understand children’s health and diseases. It’s the foundation for medical advancement and plays a large role in improving health outcomes for children, teenagers and families.
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6 Ways to Support a Child During Their Hospital Stay
Whether you're a family member, friend, or caregiver, here are six impactful ways you can support a child in the hospital.
Creating a Youth Pipeline to Health Care Employment
Dozens of young people participated in a paid work experience at Nationwide Children’s during the summer, exposing them to future career paths in health care.
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Khalsa Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Amrik Singh Khalsa, MD, and his dynamic team in the Khalsa Lab.
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On Our Sleeves’ Million Classroom Project Achieves Child Mental Health Milestone
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In May 2021, to mark the launch of Mental Health Awareness Month, On Our Sleeves, the national movement for children’s mental health, set an ambitious goal to provide free mental health resources for more than 1 million teachers and classrooms across America.
The Surgeon General’s 3 Crucial Youth Mental Health Stats
On Oct. 18, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy visited Nationwide Children’s Hospital to discuss the pediatric mental health crisis and learn about the On Our Sleeves movement.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Plans to Dedicate the Abigail Wexner Research Institute
Ms. Wexner’s partnership with her fellow board members, Chief Executive Officer Steve Allen, MD, and the Nationwide Children’s executive team made this evolution possible. In recognition of Dr. Allen’s role, Nationwide Children’s will also establish the Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research.
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Big Lots Champions Children’s Mental Health with Summer Fundraiser in Support of On Our Sleeves®
Big Lots is a founding member of the On Our Sleeves Alliance, a diverse coalition of national corporations, youth and parent-serving organizations, health care organizations, education partners and individuals committed to breaking the silence surrounding children’s mental health and taking action.
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Reynoldsburg Family to Meet Members of Congress and Share Story of Bone Marrow Transplant to Cure Sickle Cell
The afternoon of June 18, 12-year-old Kimmi Desir of Reynoldsburg begins the field trip of a lifetime. Kimmi, a patient at Columbus Children’s Hospital where she received a bone marrow transplant for sickle cell disease, will participate in the June 19-20 National Association of
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Strategic Plan: $3.3 Billion Commitment to Address Health of the Whole Child in Unique Care Model
COLUMBUS – Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the most ambitious strategic plan in its 129-year history. A five-year, $3.3 billion commitment aimed at transforming health outcomes for children locally and around the world, will invest in hallmark programs, talent, and
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Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry is competition or conflict between children being raised in the same family. It is a natural part of growing up that will impact how they learn to resolve problems.
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7 Ways to Improve Resiliency and Reduce Suicide Risk
There are ways for you to support your child and help them learn to navigate an emotional crisis.
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Multidisciplinary Services
Our Cystic Fibrosis Center is made up of several groups involved in cystic fibrosis care including physicians, nurses, nutrition, social work, respiratory therapy and genetics.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives $2.5 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Expand Teen Health Programs in Columbus City Schools
The Office of Population Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital a $2.5 million grant to support and expand its school-based adolescent healthcare services within Columbus City Schools (CCS).
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Lab Staff
William Black, PhD, HSP Principal Investigator william.black@nationwidechildrens.org William Black, PhD, HSP, is a principal investigator in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at the Abigail Wexner Medical Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital and an assistant professor of
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Resident Experience
At Nationwide Children's Hospital, we care for, support and mentor our residents. One aspect of that support is a series of monthly and annual development and social events to help you balance your responsibilities, provide mechanisms for your feedback, and just have fun!
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Meet Our Team
Samantha Boch, PhD, MS, RN Principal Investigator and Nurse Scientist Samantha.Boch@NationwideChildrens.org Samantha Boch, PhD, MS, RN, is a nurse scientist and principal investigator in the Center of Nursing Excellence and Center of Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research in the Abigail Wexner
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Chisolm Lab Staff
Learn more about Deena Chisolm, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Chisolm Lab.
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Current Studies
Below is a list of the ongoing studies currently active in the PCRN. Click on each study to learn more.
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The Great Collide: The Impact of Children’s Mental Health On the Workforce
The pediatric and adolescent mental health crisis –brought to new attention and made more urgent by the stresses of the pandemic – is now showing to have direct and dramatic implications in the workplace. On Our Sleeves, the movement for children’s mental health, recently conducted a first-of-its-kind national study in spring 2021, funded by the Nationwide Foundation, to specifically evaluate the impact of children’s mental health on parents' work performance and, in turn, on companies’ success.
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Community Provider Corner
- Patient Financial Assistance Program
- CAP4Kids: Free and Low-Cost Resources for the School Year
- Asthma Inhaler Patient Assistance
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Proud Linden Parent Program
The Proud Linden Parent Program is a free program for parents or caregivers of children ages 2 to 8 living in the Linden neighborhood.
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Before You Arrive
When it comes to preparing for a visit, our caring starts before you leave home. Questions or concerns? We're here for you at every step.
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Survey: Half of Parents Believe Their Children’s Mental Health Suffered Due to Social Media during the Past Year
According to a new national survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health, half (50%) of parents of children younger than 18 feel their child(ren)’s mental health has suffered during the past 12 months because of social media use.
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Community Provider Corner
- In-office Ear Tube Placement
- Measles: Provider Resources
- Wellstone Center Muscular Dystrophy Conference
- Diabetes Management Education
- Heart Center Family Conference
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Announces New Center for Suicide Prevention and Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the creation of the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research, a collaborative effort between Nationwide Children’s Behavioral Health and The Research Institute at the hospital.
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“The Ripple Effect” New Study Illustrates Vast Influence Children’s Mental Health Concerns have on Workforce Challenges in America
“The Ripple Effect” study from On Our Sleeves found that the mental health of their children remains a concern for the large majority of working parents, with almost half of all parents reporting that in the past year their child's mental health has been somewhat or extremely disruptive to their ability to work on most days.
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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.
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Building Resiliency: How to Support Children Exposed to Violence at Home
Intimate partner violence can be physical, emotional, verbal, sexual or financial abuse toward a partner in an effort to gain power and control. When this happens at home, it affects more than just the immediate victim.
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Skeens Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Micah Skeens, PhD, APRN, FAAN, and her dynamic team in the Skeens Lab.
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Family Advisory Council Committees
Our Family Advisory Council has five committees. Learn more about the responsibilities of each committee.
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GoNoodle Announces Strategic Partnership with On Our Sleeves®, the Movement for Children's Mental Health
One in five children in America is living with a mental health condition and the COVID-19 pandemic has presented all children with new stresses and challenges. In response, GoNoodle has teamed up with On Our Sleeves®, the movement for children's mental health, to create and share social-emotional content for kids and tools and resources for teachers and parents across the country.
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Hughes Lab
Under the direction of Dr. Hughes, the Hughes Lab designs and evaluates evidence-based interventions to address youth suicide, depression, and sleep problems, partnering with schools and communities to expand access to mental health care.
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Bullying Information for Parents
Bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior by a person or group that targets another person or group. It involves an imbalance of power and is usually repeated over time. Bullying is not teasing.
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The Center for Clinical Excellence
Be a Zero Hero! Quality, safety and best outcomes are our top priorities. We have many goals and tools that help us quantify the healthcare process Learn how we do it.
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Accelerating Lifesaving Progress at Newly-Formed Institute For Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help accelerate the most promising research and clinical discoveries at Nationwide Children’s.
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Suicidal Behaviors
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can affect children and teenagers. Most children and adolescents who attempt suicide show warning signs. It is vital that families are aware of these signs and discuss concerns, ideally prior to a life-threatening mental health crisis.
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Preventing Teen Opioid Abuse and Misuse
In the US, the annual number of opioid prescriptions written per year declined from 2012 to 2020, but the average remains above 142 million prescriptions written per year. There are ongoing efforts to look at how this problem is affecting both adults and children in our country.
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Why Choose Our Rehabilitation Program
We are a leading pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. Learn why families choose us.
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How to Choose an Urgent Care
Middle-of-the-night earache? Weekend sports injury? Not every illness or accident needs the ER—but not every urgent care is right for kids, either. Learn how to tell what’s an emergency, what can wait, and how to choose an urgent care center with true pediatric expertise, including options from Nationwide Children’s in Central Ohio.
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Nationwide Childrens Counts Down to New Campus Opening
Today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital marked a major milestone toward the opening of its expanded downtown campus by unveiling concepts for new hospital interiors, outdoor green space as well as a refreshed identity and logo.
Careers
Join our team and discover your passion for what’s possible in providing best outcomes for children.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Improving Patient Care Through Teamwork
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness, eventual loss of the ability to walk, and failure of the heart and lung. Boys with DMD typically do not survive past their twenties, but standardization of care and cutting edge research is changing this outlook.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Vice Presidents for Integrated Marketing and Public Affairs
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has named two new leaders within the organization’s Marketing and Communication function.
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Psychology Pathways Initiative Summer Externship Program
The goal of our PPI summer externship program is to provide opportunities for current psychology doctoral students with diverse backgrounds to learn about specialty fields within psychology early in their training to increase readiness and competitiveness for pediatric specialty internship and fellowship training programs in healthcare settings.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Project ECHO: Obesity, Rumination and Family ECHO
- MOC Part 4 Credit
- Lounge and Learn
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Nichole Michaels Lab
Nichole Michaels, PhD Principal Investigator Nichole.Michaels@NationwideChildrens.org Nichole L. Michaels, PhD, is a Principal Investigator in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the
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Physician Careers
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is always looking for excellent board certified and board eligible pediatric physicians to join our Medical Staff.
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Our Healing Environment
When your child needs a hospital, everything matters. Years of careful planning paved the way. There are thousands of moving parts involved in opening a new main hospital. More than 8,000 tasks to be precise.
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Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund bolsters recruitment of international genomics leaders to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has recruited world-renowned researchers Richard K. Wilson, Ph.D. and Elaine R. Mardis, Ph.D. marking a transformational milestone for its genomics research program.
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Interdisciplinary Medical Clinics
Our pediatric psychologists and neuropsychologists act as integral team members with many medical teams at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital receives $10 million gift from the Nationwide Insurance Foundation establishing the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund
Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced that it has received a $10 million gift from the Nationwide Insurance Foundation. The gift will establish the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, supporting pediatric research and innovative projects
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Nahata Lab
Under the direction of principal investigator Leena Nahata, MD, the Nahata Lab focuses on improving reproductive and psychosocial outcomes in pediatric populations at risk for infertility. Learn more about the Nahata Lab and explore featured news and publications as well as information about current studies.
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Lab Team
Jennifer Hughes, PhD, MPH Clinical Psychologist & Principal Investigator Jennifer.Hughes@nationwidechildrens.org Jennifer Hughes, PhD, MPH, is a principal investigator in the Center for Suicide and Prevention Research (CSPR).
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Food Allergy Treatment Center
Our Food Allergy Treatment Center provides all-inclusive and patient-specific care for children with suspected or confirmed food allergies.
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Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon, Nationwide Insurance Partner with Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Today, the Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon and Nationwide Insurance are making Nationwide Children’s Hospital the title beneficiary of the annual running and walking event, renaming it the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon.
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Columbus Crew SC Partners with Nationwide For Future Jersey Sponsorship
In 2020, the Crew will partner with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and feature a special Nationwide Children’s jersey for all competitions, including all Major League Soccer and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches. The Nationwide Children’s Hospital jersey will debut at Crew SC’s Opening Match this Sunday, March 1 when the Black & Gold host New York City FC.
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Nationwide Foundation Announces Gift to Transform the Lives of Children Through Genomics Research at Nationwide Childrens Hospital
The Nationwide Foundation today announced a new $10 million gift for the Nationwide Pediatric Innovation Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to help make significant progress toward important research in genomics.
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Dayton Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and CareSource Bringing Accountable Care Organization, Partners For Kids, to the Dayton Region
Today, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and multi-state managed care plan CareSource announce the extension of their longstanding collaboration to improve the health of children by bringing Partners For Kids, a transformational accountable care organization
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship extends agreement with Web.com Tour for additional three years
Tournament Officials announced today a three-year extension of the agreement between the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship and the PGA TOUR that insures the tournament will continue as a Web.com Tour Finals event through 2021.
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Columbus Crew SC supports On Our Sleeves, the movement to transform children's mental health
Columbus Crew SC today announced details on how the Club plans to collaborate with Nationwide Children’s Hospital in furthering the mission of On Our Sleeves, the movement to transform children’s mental health. During the month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, On Our Sleeves aims to continue the important conversation surrounding youth mental health.
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Bridge Lab
The Bridge Lab focuses on the epidemiology of suicidal behavior in young people and neurocognitive vulnerability to suicidal behavior, as well as improving the quality of care for suicidal youth and adolescents who have attempted suicide.
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Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program
Our Adolescent and Young Adult Program provides help and a network of individuals to support our AYA oncology patients in the areas of fertility, education, insurance, and social and emotional support.
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Henry Xiang Team
Henry Xiang, MD, MPH, PhD, MBA Principal Investigator Henry Xiang, MD, MPH, PhD, MBA is an internationally recognized physician-scientist and clinical translational science expert whose work bridges population health, medicine, and digital innovation.
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Global Health Certificate Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers residents the opportunity to participate in a two year certificate program in global health. The program provides residents with a better understanding of the medical challenges faced in other countries and prepares you for careers and activities that involve the field of global health.
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ICRC Research Projects 2019-2024
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During Your Stay
You will have questions during your child's stay at Nationwide Children's Hospital. We are here to put your mind at ease and share what you need to know.
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Skeens Lab Research Projects
The Skeens Lab's mission extends beyond research; they strive to develop innovative digital health interventions, with a specific focus on underrepresented and vulnerable populations. Learn about the lab's current and past research projects.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Celebrates Completion of Seven-Year Campus Expansion, Largest Pediatric Expansion Project in U.S. History
As the City of Columbus celebrates its bicentennial, Nationwide Children’s Hospital celebrates the biggest achievement in its 120-year history, changing both the Columbus skyline and the future of pediatric care.
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Counseling Guidelines Necessary for Pediatric Patients Receiving Fertility, Sexual Function Treatment
COLUMBUS, Ohio; TAMPA, Fla. and BOSTON — The drugs and therapies used to treat medical conditions often come with side effects. Doctors, pharmacists and other health care professionals strive to be sure we are made aware.
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Announcements
See the latest announcements about the Center for Injury Research and Policy including information about recent awards, publications, studies, and events.