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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.
How Can Health Care Systems Research Improve Health Equity?
Deena Chisolm, PhD, director of the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has led a new study examining the ways research can reduce health disparities.
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How Can Health Care Systems Research Improve Health Equity?
In the United States, health care inequities based on racial and ethnic sociodemographics are pervasive and persistent. Research has shown the systems that deliver health care have both contributed to and maintain these disparities. Quality improvement programs and health policy innovations have led to modest improvements in equity, but research on which approaches work best and how to scale promising programs is limited.
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Deena Chisholm: Alchemy for Health Equity
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Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research
The mission of the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research is to advance child health and wellbeing through research in and across clinical care, health services, health policy and community initiatives.
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Health Equity at Nationwide Children's
It is our mission and our opportunity to address the issue of health equity head-on and double-down on efforts to support population health and health equity for all.
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Chisolm Lab
Under the direction of Deena Chisolm, PhD, the Chisolm Lab focuses on studying health equity at the intersection of communities, health systems, and health policies.
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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.
Addressing Health Equity
Many children face health disadvantages that can be addressed with a focus on health equity. Find out how we can better, and more equitably, help those children have the best possible health outcomes.
Meet Our Team
Learn more about director Deena Chisolm, PhD, and her team of principal investigators at the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research.
Corporate Partners Allowing for Greater Neighborhood Investment
Health systems may struggle with finding the resources for significant community investment outside of the traditional mission of health care. Nationwide Children’s has relied on a number of corporate partners to help leverage its own community investment work.
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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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Davenport Lab
The Sleep Empowers Lab, led by Mattina Davenport, PhD, focuses on improving community sleep health through community-driven research and initiatives to improve sleep health equity by empowering populations.
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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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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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Creary Lab
The Creary Lab, led by Susan Creary, MD, MSc, focuses on improving outcomes of children, adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease (SCD).
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Kelleher Lab
The Kelleher Lab, led by Kelly J. Kelleher, MD, MPH, research focuses on improving policy for, and the practice of, pediatric care for high risk children adversely affected by poverty, violence, neglect, alcohol, drug use or mental disorders.
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O'Brien Lab
The O'Brien Lab, led by Sarah O'Brien, MD, MSc, focuses on the intersection between women’s health and hematology.
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Chavez Lab
The Chavez Lab, led by Laura Chavez, PhD, MPH, seeks to address population behavioral health equity and improve understanding of the social drivers of outcomes for youth.
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Vendor Policy & Supplier Application
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is committed to promoting a culture of integrity and high ethical standards. By doing so, the Hospital can carry out its mission through conduct and business practices that are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and its Standards of Conduct.
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Center for Surgical Outcomes Research (CSOR)
The mission of CSOR is to improve children's' care through a comprehensive, patient-centered surgical outcomes research program to determine the optimal management of surgical diseases in children.
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New Associate Chief Clinical Research Officer Appointed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Sarah O’Brien, MD, MSc, associate division chief for research in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology/BMT, and a principal investigator in the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been appointed associate chief clinical research officer for pediatric trials.
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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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Boch Lab
Boch Lab (Health-Justice Lab), led by Samantha Boch, PhD, MS, RN, primarily focuses on improving health, policy and care service delivery for children and families impacted by incarceration, community violence and other social risk factors.
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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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$13.1 Million Innovation Grant Expands Pediatric Health Care for Underserved Children The State of Ohio, Partners for Kids, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Akron Children’s Hospital unite to expand innovative model of health care delivery for underserved children (June 18, 2012).
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Kidney Health Advocacy
The Kidney Health Advocacy and Community Engagement Initiative (KHACE) by Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Division of Nephrology and Hypertension is a program to champion equity and excellence in kidney care through advocacy, education and community partnerships across the state of Ohio.
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Down Syndrome Life Expectancy Is Higher, But Not For Everyone
Over 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year. As recently as 1983, a person with Down syndrome lived to be only 25 years old on average. Today, the average life expectancy of a person with Down syndrome is nearly 60 years and continuing to climb.
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The Collaboratory for Kids & Community Health provides community partners, corporate leaders, policy makers, other health care systems and researchers an inside look at how Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a national leader in population health strategies, has elevated its progress in
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Khalsa Lab
Under the direction of Amrik Singh Khalsa, MD, the Khalsa Lab focuses on reducing disparities and improving outcomes in obesity and its related co-morbidities through family-based prevention interventions.
40th Annual School Health Update Conference
Please join us for the 40th Annual School Health Update Conference hosted by Nationwide Children's Hospital, a leading pediatric care facility and research institute. This year's conference will highlight dynamic speakers on topics such as sleep equity, substance misuse, mental health in school aged children, and much more.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recognized as Blackdoctor.org 2019 Top Hospital for Diversity
Featured hospitals represent all regions of the United States and each hospital on this distinguished list delivers quality care at the highest level, while promoting equity and inclusion in their operations, programs services and staffing.
The Social Needs of Mothers With Postpartum Depression
In a recent study, researchers from Nationwide Children’s found that self-reported social needs like food insecurity, housing instability, difficulty paying utilities or lack of transportation to medical appointments were significantly associated with postpartum depression.
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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.
The Justice System and Child Health
A first-of-its kind study conducted at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital used electronic medical records to link children’s personal or family involvement in the correctional system to diagnoses — and the authors say the findings are so alarming they should be a call to action for pediatric providers.
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Meet Our Team
Jason G. Newland, MD, MEd, FPIDS Principal Investigator Jason.Newland@NationwideChildrens.org Jason Newland, MD, MEd, FPIDS, is the division chief of pediatric infectious diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a professor of pediatrics and the Henry G Cramblett Chair in Medicine at The
Exploring the Gap in Urban and Rural Health Care For Children
While it’s long been clear that children in rural areas have reduced access to some kinds of health care services compared to their urban peers, understanding the specifics of the care gap has proven difficult, because population-level data on utilization is split among many insurers and providers.
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Employee Referrals, Discounts and Special Events
Learn about employee resource groups, payroll deductions and more.
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Maitreya Coffey, MD, Named Chief Quality Officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has named Maitreya Coffey, MD, as the hospital’s inaugural Chief Quality Officer (CQO), effective May 5. As part of this role, Dr. Coffey will oversee Nationwide Children’s Center for Clinical Excellence.
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Mission, Vision & Values
Nationwide Children's believes that no child should be refused necessary care and attention for lack of ability to pay. Upon this fundamental belief, Nationwide Children's is committed to providing the highest quality care.
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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).
Should the Way We Screen Children for Health Concerns Change?
The most-used principles for primary health screening are more than 50 years old – and assume we live in world of ideal health care access. We don’t. A group of doctors and researchers are proposing updated principles, using a population health lens.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Jason Newland, MD, MEd, Chief of Infectious Diseases
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Jason Newland, MD, MEd, as the division chief of Infectious Diseases and an associate investigator in the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s. Dr. Newland is also a tenured professor at The Ohio State University and will hold the Cramblett Endowed Chair in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
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Featured News and Research
Stay up to date with the latest news releases and features coming out of the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Recognized As BlackDoctor.org 2018 Top Hospital for Diversity
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide Children’s Hospital earned a spot as a BlackDoctor.org (BDO) 2018 Top Hospital For Diversity. “This recognition serves as an external validation of our efforts to achieve the highest standards of inclusiveness and create a culture that respects
Medicaid and Young Adult Trauma Patients
Trauma is the leading cause of death for young adults, and more than 30% of young adult trauma patients were uninsured before 2014. Has the Affordable Care Act, and the expansion of Medicaid in some states, had an impact on outcomes? A new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Abigail Wexner Research Institute helps answer the question.
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Creating a Physician Workforce that Reflects the Patients and Families We Serve
Workforce disparities persist within health care institutions and medical training. While individuals who identify as Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander comprise roughly 30% of the U.S. population, they are less than 15% of physicians, making them underrepresented in medicine – or URM. In fact, as the U.S. population grows more diverse, the racial and ethnic demographic gap between patients and physicians, including pediatricians, is worsening. In a bold effort to bridge that gap, a team of physicians (medical educators, advocates, and researchers) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital developed a plan. The plan and its results are now published in Pediatrics.
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Population Health and Health Equity
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s aspiration is to eliminate inequities in child health.
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The Collaboratory for Kids & Community Health Launched by Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Share Best Practices for the Health of the Whole Child and Communities
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has launched The Collaboratory for Kids & Community Health, to provide community partners, corporate leaders, policy makers, health care systems and researchers a resource for sharing best practices in pediatric population health strategies. The hospital will fuel the Collaboratory with content based on their extensive experience working with diverse partners to improve communities, implement school-based health, provide high-quality housing, address mental and physical health and more. The site will also collate and share best practices from leaders in the community health space.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Sale of First Home in Linden Community Through Affordable Housing Initiative
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative announces the sale of the first home in Linden, developed as part of an ongoing commitment to provide high quality, affordable homes for purchase in that community.
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Deena J. Chisolm, PhD, is director of the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research and vice president of Health Services Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Sharnita D Harris
Sharnita Harris, PhD, is the Clinical Director of Psychology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and is a founding member of behavioral health services at Nationwide Children’s - Toledo. Dr. Harris completed her pre-doctoral internship at Nationwide Children’s Child Development Center in Westerville and a pediatric psychology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Her clinical interests include early intervention, increasing access to behavioral health care, quality improvement, and health equity.
How Should a Neighborhood Improvement Initiative Measure Its Impact?
The Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative has sparked millions of dollars of investment into the South Side of Columbus, Ohio. Deena Chisolm, PhD, director of the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, discusses making sure that investment has an impact.
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Orville Newton Ray Bignall II
O.N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN, is chief health equity officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He also serves as director of Kidney Health Advocacy and Community Engagement for the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, and an assistant professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Tops Forbes List of ‘America’s Best Employers for Women’
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has ranked first on Forbes’ 2024 “America’s Best Employers for Women” list.
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Addressing Persistent Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality
Since public and private partners came together to form CelebrateOne in 2014, Franklin County, Ohio has seen gradual but real improvement in its overall infant mortality rate. But since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates have risen again, and the disparities between Black and White families have become worse.
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Nationwide Children’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families Receives $15.5 Million Commitment to Support Affordable Housing
Nationwide Children’s Hospital today announced a $15.5 million commitment from Franklin County Commissioners over the next three years to support affordable housing through the hospital’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative.
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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.
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Meet Our Administrative Fellows
Meet the current Administrative fellows at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Did the Enhanced Child Tax Credit Impact Adolescent Depression?
As part of the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan, the federal child tax credit temporarily changed. A new, first-of-its-kind study uses adolescent depression screening data to understand the hidden mental health effects of the changes.
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Newland Lab
The Newland Lab focuses on pediatric research in the areas of infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship and implementation science. Additionally, through community-based research, Dr. Newland aims to understand and address health inequities related to his research interests. Dr.
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Office of Clinical Research
The Office of Clinical Research at Nationwide Children’s supports the infrastructure, resources and culture needed to expedite clinical trials and catalyze discoveries, leading to cutting-edge innovations and treatments for our patients.
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Nationwide Foundation focusing on Columbus’ Linden neighborhood in 2020 Pediatric Innovation Fund gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital
The latest $10 million gift to the Pediatric Innovation Fund, intended to help accelerate the hospital’s most promising clinical and research programs, will support the expansion of Nationwide Children’s Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families (HNHF) initiative into the Linden neighborhood of Columbus, as well as establish two endowed research chairs, and invest in perinatal and genomics research.
Community Health Needs Assessment
This community health profile is intended to help hospitals and other organizations better understand the health needs and priorities of Lucas County residents. View a comprehensive summary of the Toledo, Ohio, community’s health status and needs.
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Jason Newland, MD, Med, is division chief of Infectious Diseases and an associate investigator in the Center for Child Health Equity and Outcomes Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s.
How a “Medical Financial Partnership” Can Improve Child Health
A recent study shows how health care organizations can create an innovative program to help families claim tax credits they are entitled to – potentially improving overall health.
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An Alarming Connection Between Justice System Involvement and Child Health
A new study conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Abigail Wexner Research Institute and published in the journal Health & Justice, appears to be the first to use electronic medical records and link children’s personal or family involvement in the correctional system to diagnoses – and the authors say the findings are so alarming they should be a call to action for pediatric providers.
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CSOR Lab Staff
Learn more about co-directors Kyle Van Arendonk, MDm PhD, and Daryl McLeod, MD, MPH, and their dynamic team in the Center for Surgical Outcomes Research.
Children With Incarcerated Family Members: Using Supportive Language
Children who have incarcerated family members already face stigma, and they may mistrust systems – even those that are supposed to be caring, such as pediatric health care institutions and offices.
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Post-Baccalaureate Training Program
The Post-Baccalaureate Training Program includes a wide range of experienced research professionals, with the discussion topics ranging from graduate and medical school application preparation to enrichment of a wide range of research skills.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Beth Kozel, MD, PhD, Division Chief of Genetic and Genomic Medicine and Director of Constitutional Genomics Translational Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Beth Kozel, MD, PhD, Division Chief of Genetic and Genomic Medicine and Director of Constitutional Genomics Translational Research
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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
Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Care
Nationwide Children’s will continue to advance its groundbreaking work for children and families experiencing mental health crises by investing in new research efforts, staff and clinicians, and innovative resources for parents and other providers.
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1 Year In, the CCDI Molecular Characterization Initiative Has Analyzed Samples From Over 1,000 Patients
The CCDI Molecular Characterization Initiative (MCI) is a project that aims to collect, analyze and report clinical and molecular data and is currently supporting Children’s Oncology Group (COG)-affiliated clinicians in choosing the best treatment for each child through precision diagnosis. This program is part of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI), a national commitment and community-wide effort to harness data in ways that speed up progress in childhood cancer. Announced last year, the MCI is a collaboration among NCI, part of the National Institutes of Health, COG and Nationwide Children’s Hospital and is the largest initiative of its kind in the United States.
Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program
The Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program prepares postdoctoral fellows to engage in independent outcomes research in child health settings and become leaders in the conduct of patient- and family-centered outcomes research.
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Pharmacy Services
Our Pharmacy is committed to ensuring the right child receives the right medication in the right dose by the right route at the right time. The Orange, Blue and Yellow pharmacies prepare and dispense prescriptions for patients and staff.
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Nationwide Children’s Researchers Awarded Children’s Health Innovation Award By Amazon Web Services for New AI Application
Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been awarded a 2025 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Imagine Grant: Children’s Health Innovation Award, a funding opportunity designed to accelerate innovation to improve children’s health outcomes with the use of advanced cloud services.
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Research Faculty Careers
The Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s is ranked among the top 10 freestanding children’s hospitals based on NIH funding. On a continuing trajectory of rapid growth, AWRI is looking for new faculty to drive the next generation of discovery at Nationwide Children's.
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Entrepreneurs for Kids Everywhere
Collaboration between Nationwide Children’s and the robust entrepreneurial community can revolutionize the ways in which we provide quality healthcare for our patients and families.
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Education and Training
Learn more about the unique education and training opportunities available to members of the Emergency Medicine team.
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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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Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE, Named President of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Beginning March 1, 2022, Dennis Durbin, MD, MSCE, will become the third president of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Durbin joined Nationwide Children's in 2018 as its first chief scientific officer.
Pharmacy Residencies
The Department of Pharmacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital trains highly-skilled pharmacists through four pharmacy residency programs.
Working With Faith-Based Leaders to Promote Child Health
At the annual Community Voices Faith and Community Leaders Luncheon, health care and faith leaders came together to discuss their common goals of boosting child well-being.
Community Revitalization Initiative Shows How a Children’s Hospital Can Be a Good Neighbor
On the heels of the announcement that Nationwide Children’s Hospital is expanding its Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative, The Columbus Dispatch Editorial Board praised the effort to invest in even more affordable housing for the good of area communities.
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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.
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Behavioral Health Integration Program
The Behavioral Health Integration Program supports community primary care practices who want to integrate behavioral health clinicians within their practice.
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Germain Accelerator Program
Accelerator programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital transform patient care, improve health equity and access to care and benefit the community.
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Toledo Health Systems Partner to Improve Housing in Lucas County
Nationwide Children’s - Toledo, Mercy Health and ProMedica are partnering to address the social, economic and environmental factors that impact the health of children and families in the Toledo community. Each system has invested in social determinants of health individually but during recent months agreed to work together to have a stronger impact on addressing these critical issues that affect childhood and overall community health. Working collaboratively with community organizations, these local hospital systems will improve housing affordability and quality, support lead remediation and reduce lead exposure for families in northwest Ohio.
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Nelson Weichold Named Chief Financial Officer at Nationwide Children’s
Nelson Weichold, MHA, has been named chief financial officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective June 5.
Education and Training
The focus of the PPI externship program is to provide exposure to new clinical populations and, treatment programs within an academic medical center setting.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Names Ahna Pai, PhD, Director of Center for Biobehavioral Health
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Ahna Pai, PhD, as the hospital’s director of the Center for Biobehavioral Health.
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Melissa Graves
Melissa Graves is the president of The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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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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Dennis R. Durbin
Dennis R. Durbin, MD, MSCE, is president of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and vice chair for Research in the Department of Pediatrics.
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Primary Care Matters
Why I Offer HPV (Gardasil) Immunization at Age 9 by William W. Long, MD, FAAP I often get asked why I recommend starting the HPV vaccine series at age 9, rather than waiting until patients are 11 or older. For me, the answer is both practical and rooted in the evidence. I’d like to share why this has become standard in my practice.
About Us
While things may look a little different when you step into Nationwide Children's Hospital, we still provide the same high-quality, compassionate care you expect and trust.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named One of Nation’s Best Employers for Diversity
Nationwide Children’s Hospital once again has been named one of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” in 2024 by Forbes.
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Cynthia Gerhardt, PhD, Named Chief Clinical Research Officer at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Cynthia A. Gerhardt, PhD, director, Center for Biobehavioral Health in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has been appointed Chief Clinical Research Officer (CCRO) at Nationwide Children's.
Project ECHO and BH-Tips
Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a learning collaborative that uses a hub-and-spokes model for case-based group education. A multidisciplinary team of behavioral health and primary care professionals at Nationwide Children’s are the hub, and community providers are the spokes.
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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.
Ways to Give
Nationwide Children's Hospital ensures every child receives the best care, regardless of their ability to pay. Join us in making a difference! Learn about ways to give.
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New Close To Home ℠ Center to Open in Grove City
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced plans today to expand its Close To Home℠ network by opening a new center in Grove City. The new center will expand convenient access to urgent care and specialized pediatric services for families in Grove City and surrounding areas.
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How People-First Language Helps Children with Incarcerated Family Members
According to a report of the National Survey on Children’s Health, 1 in 14 youth in the U.S. will have an incarcerated parent at some point during their childhood. This means you or your family probably know a child with an incarcerated parent.
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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Can Impact Thinking and Learning Skills, Increase Aggression Among Children, Study Shows
As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have new findings to add to the existing evidence that cannabis exposure before birth can negatively impact children.
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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.
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Rapid Assessment Model Developed During Measles Outbreak to Quantify Immunity Gap
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In a study published today in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, Rosemary Martoma, MD, academic pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and lead author, describes VaxEstim, a novel statistical model developed to rapidly assess the vaccination coverage
About Our Research
Integrating research and clinical care is at the heart of the Nationwide Children's Hospital strategic plan. Nationwide Children’s is focused on ensuring optimal health outcomes, from advancing precision therapeutics to improving population health and community development.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Physician Named Editor-In-Chief of Pediatrics
Alex Kemper, MD, division chief of Primary Care Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been named editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), effective in July.
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Patty McClimon Named to Modern Healthcare’s Women Leaders to Watch List
Patty McClimon, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2021’s Women Leaders to Watch in Healthcare. This award program recognizes women in leadership roles, spotlighting their administrative and professional accomplishments.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Named PCD Foundation Clinical Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named a PCD Foundation Clinical Center. The hospital is one of only two pediatric centers in Ohio with this designation. With this official accreditation, Nationwide Children’s joins a select group of North American centers with demonstrated expertise in diagnosis and care of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD).
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researcher Receives Grant from the Rosenau Family Research Foundation
The Rosenau Family Research Foundation has awarded a three-year grant of $375,000 total in funding to Allison Bradbury, MS, PhD, along with collaborators at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Auburn University, for studying in-utero gene therapy as a potential treatment for Krabbe disease and other lysosomal storage diseases.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
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Ohio Department of Health Honors Employers For Healthy Practices
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Healthy Ohio Business Council (HOBC) will recognize 68 Ohio employers for healthy worksite practices during the 12th annual Healthy Ohio Healthy Worksite Awards ceremony.
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PANERA’S INAUGURAL ‘CHIP IN FOR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH’ CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT ON OUR SLEEVES MAY 9-22
Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, is partnering with On Our Sleeves, the movement for children’s mental health, through the launch of its inaugural Chip in for Children’s Mental Health campaign. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, from May 9-22, a portion of proceeds from all Chocolate Chipper cookies sold at thirty-nine Covelli-owned and operated Panera Bread locations in Columbus and Central Ohio, will support this vital initiative, powered by Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus Bringing Comprehensive Injury-Prevention Program to Central Ohio Children
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus are hosting the Safety City Columbus injury-prevention program for the third straight summer. Safety City Columbus is a free, four-day program for children ages 5 to 7 to learn more about traffic lights and safety, fire prevention safety, stranger awareness, police officers and more.
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Study Reveals Need to Advance Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants
In a study alongside researchers from the NICHD Neonatal Research Network and lead investigator Matthew Laughon, MD, MPH, at UNC Health and the UNC School of Medicine, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that a “watchful waiting” approach rather than medication treatment for a common diagnosis in premature infants could be better disease management and potentially save lives.
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Meet Our Fellows and Alumni
Meet the current fellows and past alumni of the Clinical Informatics fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Ranked Among Top Hospitals 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 fifth consecutive year.
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New Chief Scientific Officer Joining Nationwide Children's Hospital
Joanne Turner, PhD, BSc, is returning to Columbus, Ohio, to serve as the chief scientific officer at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Elaine Mardis, PhD, Presented Award of Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics
Elaine Mardis, PhD, co-executive director of the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been awarded the Association for Molecular Pathology’s (AMP) Award for Excellence in Molecular Diagnostics. The award was presented during the AMP 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo in Boston, Mass.
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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.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Redesignated with American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition®
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® has awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital its fifth consecutive Magnet Designation. The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes health care organizations worldwide for their commitment to nursing excellence and innovation. There are just over 600 Magnet designated hospitals in the world, with less than 1% having achieved this honor five or more times.
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Researchers Identify Potential Prenatal Biomarkers of Congenital Heart Diseases
In a research letter recently published in Circulation Research, researchers at Nationwide Children’s describe a potential biomarker that would identify the presence of SVHD in a fetus based on a maternal blood test.
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Critical Illness and Injury Interdisciplinary Research
The mission of the Critical Illness and Injury Interdisciplinary Research Group (CI3RG) is to foster collaborative, interdisciplinary science in critical illness and injury discovery. They aim to facilitate collaboration among investigators throughout Nationwide Children's and across OSU campus by cross-pollination of research spanning diverse methodologies, with the ultimate goal of bridging investigation from the cell to the community.
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Moscato Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Emily Moscato, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Moscato Lab.
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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.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives $25 Million Gift to Support Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that longtime donors Joe and Linda Chlapaty have donated $25 million to support the recently launched Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research. The gift will fund innovative research, endowed faculty to recruit nationally renowned researchers, and construction for new facilities.
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Catherine Krawczeski, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer and Physician-in-Chief at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that Catherine Krawczeski, MD, the hospital’s physician-in-chief since 2022, will now also serve as Nationwide Children’s chief medical officer.
“Roving” Vaccine Clinics Help Children Catch Up on Immunizations
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s efforts to address the decrease in pediatric vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, through “roving” vaccine clinics and a primary care text reminder system, were among the winners of the Promoting Pediatric Primary Prevention Challenge.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Becomes Certified Site for Gene Therapy for Transfusion-Dependent Beta Thalassemia
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been designated a qualified treatment center for Zynteglo® (betibeglogene autotemcel), a a gene therapy approved for the treatment of people with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions.
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Nationwide Children’s and Columbus City Schools Celebrate Fort Hayes School-Based Student Health Center Grand Opening
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Columbus City Schools announce the grand opening of a school-based student health center at Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center – part of ongoing efforts to increase access to health and mental health services for students across the community, including children who live in areas that are underserved.
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Nationwide Children’s, Ohio State Receive $17.7 Million to Study Children’s Health
A research team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center was recently awarded $17.7 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to join a national consortium to study how childhood environments and experiences influence the health of children as they grow and develop.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marks A Decade as One of the Nation’s Best
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for the 10th consecutive year. The Honor Roll is a top distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationwide recognized by U.S. News as the “Best of the Best.” Nationwide Children’s is ranked sixth on the 2023-24 Honor Roll list.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital's Strategic Plan
In 2021, Nationwide Children's Hospital announced the most ambitious strategic plan in its history: A five-year $3.3 billion commitment to transform health outcomes for all children.
Diabetes Care at School: The DASH Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s innovative school-based diabetes management program is now available at more than 75 schools, helping young people most at risk for complications from Type 1 diabetes better control their condition.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recognized Among Best of the Best
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for the 11th consecutive year. The Honor Roll is a top distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationwide.
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Study Finds GERD Less Likely Cause of Fussiness in Irritable Infants
In a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that high-risk infants who express irritability and arching of their backs likely are not suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Modern Healthcare Names Catherine Krawczeski, MD, to List of “50 Most Influential Clinical Executives”
Catherine Krawczeski, MD, physician-in-chief and chief medical officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 2025 list of “50 Most Influential Clinical Executives.”
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Alexander Bishop, DPhil, Named Director of the Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Alexander Bishop, DPhil, as the director of the Center for Childhood Cancer Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI), effective June 1, 2025. He will also serve as principal investigator in the center, as well as the Richard J. Solove Endowed Professor and Chair in Cancer Clinical Developmental Therapeutics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
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$6.95 Million FDA Grant to Help Create Medical Devices Just for Children
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a $6.95 million grant to be distributed over five years to create a new consortium led by investigators from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, Cleveland Clinic Children’s, and Cincinnati Children’s to help increase the number of pediatric medical devices across the nation.
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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.
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Benjamin Kopp Named Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Chief of Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis
Benjamin Kopp, MD, MPH, ATSF, FAAP, has been named chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Sleep Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, effective March 2, 2026.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Appoints New Division Chief of Cardiology and Co-Director of the Heart Center
Nationwide Children’s Hospital welcomes Antonio Cabrera, MD, FAAP, FAHA, FACC, FHFSA, as the division chief of cardiology and co-director of the Heart Center.
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Dr. Patrick Gallagher of Yale University Named Director of Perinatal Research Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Patrick Gallagher, MD, from Yale University has been named the new director of the Center for Perinatal Research in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Fostering Generosity in Children Makes the Holiday Season Bright for All
The holiday season often brings sharing, caring and providing joy for others. Whether families donate food, clothes or toys, spend time together volunteering in the community, or work to bring holiday cheer to pediatric patients in the hospital, generosity in all forms has an impact – including on one’s mental health.
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Study Finds High Mortality Rates of Youths Previously Incarcerated in the Juvenile Legal System
New research from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital finds that youth aged 11 to 21 years, who have been previously incarcerated in the juvenile legal system, are 5.9 times more likely than the general population to experience early mortality. The report, which describes a cohort study of 3645 previously incarcerated youths in Ohio’s juvenile legal system, appears this week in JAMA Network Open.
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Jerry Mendell, MD, Announced as King Faisal Prize Laureate in Medicine
Jerry Mendell, MD, senior advisor in the Center for Gene Therapy in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is this year’s recipient of the King Faisal Prize for Medicine for his contributions toward the screening, diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb girdle muscular dystrophy.
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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.
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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.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives HRSA Grant, Strives to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in Southeast Ohio
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Nationwide Children’s Hospital a $4.7 million grant for the implementation of the Healthy Start Initiative, striving to improve the health of moms and babies in three Appalachian Ohio counties.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opening New Vision Center, School Health Center in Reynoldsburg, Mt. Vernon
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is opening a new school-based health center at Mount Vernon City Schools and a vision center at Reynoldsburg City Schools as part of ongoing efforts to increase access to health care for students.
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Study Shows Text Messages Help Youth at Risk For Suicide Feel Supported After Discharge
In a study published today in the JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, faculty at the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research (CSPR) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital described the implementation of an automated Caring Contacts texting system and found the intervention helped youth at risk for suicide feel hopeful and supported during a period of heightened risk. According to the study, this intervention and similar efforts to improve care transitions are critical to improving youth suicide prevention outcomes.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots Announce 2022 Recipient of Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship
Christy Chacko, a graduate student at the University of Southern California, is the 2022 recipient of the Big Lots Behavioral Health Scholarship—a scholarship made possible by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Big Lots, an Ohio-based home discount retailer.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Pledges Financial Support for Nationwide Children's Hospital's Behavioral Health Initiatives
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. announced today that it has pledged $15 million over a period of six years to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Kids Mental Health Foundation to support behavioral health initiatives for children and young adults in central Ohio and across the country.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo Commits Over $100 Million Investment in New Outpatient Facilities to Expand Local Pediatric Care in Northwest Ohio
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo announced today a planned $100 to $150 million investment to expand pediatric care across the Toledo region over the next five years. The investment will support the construction of two new, state-of-the-art pediatric medical facilities designed to maximize patient safety and experience, enhance care and create capacity to recruit additional providers so children in northwest Ohio can receive more care close to home.
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Early Phase Gene Therapy Study for SMARD1/CMT2S Disease Now Enrolling
Nationwide Children's Hospital has launched a new Phase I/IIa gene replacement clinical study to evaluate the safety of a gene therapy for IGHMBP2-related diseases, specifically spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 (SMARD1) and Charcot Marie Tooth disease type 2S (CMT2S). SMARD1 and CMT2S are rare inherited conditions that are both caused by mutations in the IGHMBP2 gene, of which more than 60 have been found to date. SMARD1 is the most severe form of these diseases and causes muscle weakness and respiratory failure in infancy.
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Dr. Can Yerebakan Named Associate Chief of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has named Can Yerebakan, MD, PhD, as the associate chief of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of the Congenital CT Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Yerebakan is a principal investigator in the Center for Cardiovascular Research.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus Bringing Comprehensive Injury-Prevention Program to Central Ohio Children
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus are hosting the Safety City Columbus injury-prevention program for the second straight summer. The program returned in 2022 after a more than 30-year hiatus within the city’s limits.
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From Bench to Bedside: Patient with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Receives First Dose of Gene Therapy Developed at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
In a landmark moment for the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s, a 5-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, received the first dose of a recently approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where the therapy was invented and initially tested.
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Mapping the 3D Structure of Rhabdomyosarcoma Chromatin
In a paper published in Nucleic Acids Research Cancer (NAR Cancer), researchers from the Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Nationwide Children’s and their collaborators report a comprehensive 3D chromatin structural analysis and characterization of rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS).
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Genomic Medicine, Physician Dedication Give Family Answers About Teen’s Rare Disease
Through whole exome sequencing performed in 2020 at the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s, one family was finally able to put a real name to their adolescent's rare disease.
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Medallion for Scientific Achievement Awarded to Nationwide Children’s Physician
The American Surgical Association has awarded Gail Besner, MD, chief of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Medallion for Scientific Achievement, the highest honor bestowed by the association.
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Nationwide Children's Researchers Work to Transform Approach to Epigenetic Studies in Pediatric Cancer
Researchers from the Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offer a new platform technology and proof of concept that illuminates the role of PAX3::FOXO1, a known gene fusion driving rhabdomyosarcoma.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital to Expand Mental and Behavioral Health Research
Nationwide Children's Hospital has created a new Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research, significantly expanding opportunities to seek a better understanding of mental and behavioral health in children and to develop better diagnostics, treatment and preventative strategies. Leading this new institute will be Eric Youngstrom, PhD, a nationally renowned psychologist specializing in the relationship of mood and psychopathology, and the clinical assessment of children and families.
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Learn more about the training and experience you will receive as a Hematology, Oncology and BMT fellow.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital to Host the On Our Sleeves 5K Presented by The Big Lots Foundation May 6 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The On Our Sleeves 5K presented by The Big Lots Foundation, scheduled for Saturday, May 6 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 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. The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health, created by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, works to provide expert-created resources to all U.S. communities so everyone can understand and promote mental health for children.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Names First Chief Data Sciences Officer
Peter White, PhD, has been named the inaugural Chief Data Sciences Officer (CDSO) of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The CDSO will lead biomedical data science initiatives to support Nationwide Children's mission as a leader in pediatric health care innovation.
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Heavy Periods: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common problem during adolescence. Heavy menstrual bleeding can negatively impact quality of life, school attendance, and participation in after-school sports and activities.
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Research Staff Careers
The research we do here at Nationwide Children's impacts how we care for patients from Ohio and from around the world.
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Right Care, Right Place, Right Time? Frequency and Duration of Boarding for Pediatric Mental Health Conditions at Acute Care Hospitals
According to the results of a national survey conducted, in part by a researcher at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, mental health boarding in emergency departments (ED) and/or hospital inpatient settings is common with a median of 4 patients daily and associated with median durations of 48 hours – 10 times longer than standards established by the Joint Commission. In addition, in these acute care settings, youths received minimal mental health services during their lengthy boarding. Unfortunately, these patients are getting the wrong care, in the wrong place and at the wrong time. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives a Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center Award from the NIH
Researchers in the Jerry R. Mendell, MD Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children's Hospital have received a coveted P50 grant from the National Institutes of Health to establish a Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Specialized Research Center (MDSRC).
“Roadmap” to Community Investment Illustrates What’s Possible
Nationwide Children’s Hospital may now be a model for health systems that want to invest upstream in its communities, but the road there was more than 25 years in the making. Nationwide Children’s CEO Tim Robinson recently traced the hospital’s “more evolutionary than revolutionary” journey to its current community investment strategies in conversation with Robin Hacke, executive director of the Center for Community Investment (CCI).
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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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New Disorder of Copper Metabolism Identified, Caused by Variants in CTR1 Gene
Copper is essential for many cellular functions, including cellular respiration, antioxidant defense, neurotransmitter biosynthesis and neuropeptide amidation, among others. Until recently, only two inborn errors of copper metabolism were well established. Both are rare. Wilson's disease and Menkes disease result from mutations in the copper-transporting P-type ATPases; ATP7B and ATP7A, respectively.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Emphasizes Importance of Lifesaving AED & CPR Training for Schools and Communities
While sudden cardiac arrest is rare, it can happen to anyone at any time – including children, non-athletes and healthy individuals. Educating youth and adults to act swiftly and use an AED when they witness medical emergencies can help save lives.
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Experts Provide Practical Advice for Families Worried About Picky Eaters
Many families with young children experience bouts of picky eating, from toddlers who want to eat only chicken nuggets and mac and cheese, to kids who love sweet fruit but will not touch leafy green vegetables. Getting picky eaters to try new, healthier foods can be a challenge for parents and caregivers to navigate.
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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.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Expands Free Summer Events for Families
PlayStreets events are expanding to reach more children and families this summer with the announcement of two new locations in the Linden and South Side communities. Maize Manor United Methodist Church and The Reeb Avenue Center will be the new locations, inviting children and families to get outdoors with free games, food trucks, music, activities and more.
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Ohio Healthy Weight Outcomes Coalition Part of Elite Group Participating in National Program
With obesity levels in the United States at all-time highs, healthcare leaders are working together to address local concerns through “Collaborate for Healthy Weight,” a nationwide initiative led by the National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality (NICHQ) and the Health
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Selected as Clinical Coordinating Center in Large National Clinical Trial Sponsored by National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected for funding as the Clinical Coordinating Center for the multicenter randomized trial: “Percutaneous intervention versus observational trial of arterial ductus in lower gestational age infants (PIVOTAL)”.
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.
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Our mission. Our vision. Our locations. Our leadership. Learn the facts about Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Youth Suicide Rates Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic, Especially Among Particular Subgroups
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 5-24 years in the United States, and a significant public health concern.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” Makes Sparkling Return for Year Two
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” Campaign will return for its second year starting today, November 14. "Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” is designed to brighten the holidays for children hospitalized at Nationwide Children’s, their families and the health care heroes caring for them.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Recognized Among Best of the Best
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for the 12th consecutive year. The Honor Roll is a top distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationally.
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Injury Prediction Rule Could Decrease Radiographic Imaging Exposure in Children, Study Shows
In a study published today in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, researchers in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) – led by Julie Leonard, MD, MPH at Nationwide Children’s Hospital –created a highly accurate cervical spine injury prediction rule. When applied, the rule decreases the use of CT by more than 50% without missing clinically significant injuries or increasing normal X-ray use.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opens New Close To Home Center in Athens
Beginning today, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will provide specialized pediatric outpatient care for the Athens community and surrounding areas at a new Close To HomeSM center. The new center that is located in OhioHealth’s O’Bleness medical office building at 26 Hospital Drive in Athens will offer convenient access to care under one roof.
Helping Kids Keep Their Same Provider
Children who visit the same primary care provider over time have better overall outcomes. Over the last five years, an innovative project at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has raised the continuity rate to greater than 70%.
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DISCOVERYx 2016
DISCOVERYx 2016 is a TEDx-inspired event that showcased ten presenters sharing their "story behind discovery” here at Nationwide Children’s. Last year's event was held on June 15, 2016.
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A Message from our Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
View a message from our Chief Nursing Officer, Lee Ann Wallace.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Included on Forbes’ List of ‘America’s Best Employers for Women’
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has ranked in the top 10 and as the top employer in Ohio on Forbes’ 2025 “America’s Best Employers for Women” list.
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4-Year Study Finds No Correlation Between Head Impacts and Cognitive Outcomes in Youth Tackle Football Players
Dr. Sean Rose and colleagues collaborated with MORE Foundation, the Complex Concussion Clinic at Nationwide Children's, and other researchers to prospectively follow youth tackle football players in real time across four seasons, which can account for confounding factors. The study, recently published in JAMA Network Open, was conducted from July 2016 through January 2020, and enrolled players from four football teams. A total of 70 male players, 9-12 years of age, who were in 5th and 6th grade, volunteered to participate, with 18 completing all four years of the study.
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RSV, COVID-19, Colds and Influenza: What parents need to know this respiratory season
Respiratory viral season is here. Because of common and overlapping symptoms, distinguishing between respiratory illnesses can be confusing for parents and caregivers. Questions about vaccination and the latest guidance about what to do to help prevent spread of respiratory viruses add another layer to the confusion.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Renames Center for Gene Therapy, Honoring Jerry Mendell, MD
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today the renaming and dedication of the Jerry R. Mendell, MD Center for Gene Therapy at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, in honor of Jerry Mendell, MD, a pioneer in the fields of neurology and gene therapy and a catalyst for advancement in the treatment of multiple neuromuscular disorders.
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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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Dr. Gary Smith Named Allen Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research
Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH, director and founder of the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, has been named the 2026 Steve Allen MD Distinguished Scholar in Pediatric Research. The award is given in honor of former Nationwide Children’s CEO, Steve Allen, MD, and his role in developing Nationwide Children’s into a preeminent pediatric research institution.
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Jaimie D. Nathan, MD, Achieves Surgical Milestone: 100th TPIAT Procedure
Nationwide Children’s Hospital congratulates Jaimie D. Nathan, MD, on a significant milestone in an advanced procedure known as a total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT). Dr. Nathan performed his 100th TPIAT on September 19, 2023.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Delivers its First Infusion of CASGEVY™ for Patient with Sickle Cell Disease
Nationwide Children’s Hospital delivered its first commercial infusion of CASGEVY™ to 17-year-old Carlos A. from Dayton, Ohio. Today, Carlos is thriving at home, pain-free.
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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.
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Study Finds Youth with Concussion May Benefit from Monitoring Sleep and Limiting Daytime Naps
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting daytime sleep and getting approximately seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a concussion may speed up recovery.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Launches “Empower the Possible” Campaign with Historic 10-Year, $100 Million Commitment from Nationwide Foundation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to announce that it has received a historic 10-year commitment of $100 million from the Nationwide Foundation. This landmark announcement marks the public launch of the hospital’s “Empower the Possible” campaign that with other gifts brings the campaign’s fundraising total to more than $270 million, more than halfway to the campaign goal of $500 million.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researcher Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, Honored by AAAS as Lifetime AAAS Fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected Lauren Bakaletz, PhD, director of the Center for Microbial Pathogenesis in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute (AWRI) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to the newest class of AAAS Fellows, among the most distinct honors within the scientific community.
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New Study Highlights Urgent Need for Targeted Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support for Sexual and Gender Diverse Youth
Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital analyzed six years of multistate child death review data from the United States and found that 81% of sexual and gender diverse youth in the dataset died by suicide, despite many receiving current or prior mental health services.
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Study Finds Teens Driving Older Vehicles Have Increased Risk for Fatal Crashes
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Newer vehicles and driver assistance technologies show promise in reducing crashes and injury severities. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital reviewed national fatal crash data (2016-2021) and examined the vehicle age and driver assistance technologies of vehicles driven by teen and middle-aged drivers, and their associations with driver deaths during fatal crashes.
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Human MicroRNA Inhibits Expression of Pathogenic Gene Underlying Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is caused by aberrant expression of the DUX4 gene in skeletal muscles. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have recently demonstrated that an endogenous human microRNA, miR-675, inhibits DUX4 expression and protects muscles from DUX4-mediated cell death in a mouse model when administered via gene therapy. They also showed that the small molecule-based treatments that upregulate miR-675 inhibited DUX4 mRNA and DUX4-associated biomarkers in myotubes derived from patients with FSHD.
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New Insights into the Role of the NOTCH1 Gene in Congenital Heart Defects
A new study published in Circulation Research provides novel insights into how mutations in the NOTCH1 gene may lead to abnormal differentiation and proliferation of cardiomyocytes and contribute to ventricular hypoplasia and other structural anomalies found in congenital heart defects in humans.
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FDA Grants Nationwide Children’s Hospital Researchers Safe-To-Proceed Authorization on First-In-World CAR-NK Cells Made with CRISPR/AAV
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have received safe-to-proceed approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Universal-Donor CD38KO CD33CAR-NK cells, to be studied in a forthcoming clinical trial. The Phase 1 trial will study the safety of the novel therapy in patients with advanced, high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
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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.
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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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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.
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- Lectureship on Measles During ID Conference
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Launches ‘Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life’ to Brighten Lives of Patients in the Hospital for the Holidays
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is launching “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” – a new holiday tradition that builds hope and joy for hospitalized children, families and the health care heroes caring for them.
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Epilepsy Centers in United States Expand in Size and Specialized Testing Services with Accreditation
New research from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has found that as a result of the increased number of accredited epilepsy centers in the United States, drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) patients have easier access to specialized testing and services. The report, which describes level 3 and level 4 epilepsy centers that were accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) from 2012 to 2019, published this week in Neurology.
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Probiotics Delivered in Biofilm State Protect the Intestines and Brain in NEC Model
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s have been working on a novel solution to prevent NEC. They have developed a novel probiotic system that harnesses the durability of biofilms to improve the administration of probiotics to patients. It has been licensed to Scioto Biosciences. Their latest study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, describes the use of a biofilm formulation of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (Lr) to prevent NEC in a piglet model.
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Gerhardt Lab Staff
Learn more about principal investigator Cynthia Gerhardt, PhD, and her dynamic team in the Gerhardt Lab.
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FDA Approves First Gene Therapy Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Developed at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Today, the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital praised the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its accelerated approval of SRP-9001/ELEVIDYS for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) following decades of research in its Center for Gene Therapy to help patients with neuromuscular diseases.
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Featured Physician
Sean Tabaie, MD, MBA, FAAOS, FAOA, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and clinical professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. At Nationwide Children’s, Dr. Tabaie serves as the director of the Cerebral Palsy & Neuro-Orthopedics Program, medical director of the Honda Center for Gait Analysis and Mobility Enhancement, director of the Neuro-Orthopedics Fellowship, associate director of the Pediatric Orthopedics Fellowship and associate director of the Orthopedic Innovation Program.
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New $10 million Nationwide Foundation donation to support Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s affordable housing initiative, groundbreaking genomics program
A new $10 million gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital through the Nationwide Foundation’s Pediatric Innovation Fund will support the hospital’s work to expand access to affordable housing in the Linden neighborhood and its groundbreaking work in genomic medicine, including research and patient care.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
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Nationwide Foundation’s $10 million Pediatric Innovation Fund supports Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s affordable housing, clinical research work
The Nationwide Foundation announced today a $10 million investment through its Pediatric Innovation Fund to expand Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s affordable housing in the Linden and South Side neighborhoods and advance the hospital’s groundbreaking work in genomic medicine, data science and clinical research. The 2025 gift, which builds on more than a decade of philanthropic investments in vital programs, supports key hospital initiatives including biomedical data sciences, genomics, population health, endowed chairs and behavioral health. These programs seek to help all children have a healthy future, whether they live in central Ohio or across the United States.
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New Initiative Aims to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Solid Tumors Through Molecular Analysis
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, Children’s Oncology Group (COG), and Nationwide Children's Hospital are poised to change the direction of pediatric cancer diagnosis and care. New results from international efforts to characterize pediatric cancers have led to the Molecular Characterization Initiative: a project that aims to collect, analyze, and report clinical molecular data to support COG-affiliated clinicians in choosing the best treatment for each child. This program is part of the NCI Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI).
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Saliva, Genomic Analysis Used to Identify Promising Biomarkers for Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms in Children
In a study published in Frontiers in Public Health, researchers with the Center for Injury Research and Policy, Division of Sports Medicine, and the Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have demonstrated a method by which increased risk of persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) in children with concussion can be identified. This could allow families and their care teams to better assess recovery time of children with concussion.
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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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Joins New NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network, Committed to Improving Access and Care for Rare Disease Patients
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been selected as a Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a nonprofit patient advocacy organization committed to the identification, treatment and cure of rare disorders through education, research and patient services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about giving to Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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PAX
The PAX Good Behavior Game® and PAX Tools give adults in schools and community settings strategies to help prevent behavioral health concerns and promote positive relationships.
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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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Study Shows Amount and Days of Opioids Prescribed at Discharge Decreased After 2017 Ohio Prescription Opioid Cap Law
In a new study, published in PLOS One, researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy, Center for Pediatric Trauma Research, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Orthopedics, and Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital compared the amount of opioid analgesics prescribed to children following enactment of the Ohio Opioid Cap Law with historical controls.
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Study supports virotherapy as a potential treatment for brain tumors
A new study provides additional evidence of the efficacy of virotherapy for glioblastoma, the most deadly type of brain tumor. The research findings, published Feb. 1, 2022, in Clinical Cancer Research, indicate that an oncolytic herpes simplex virus, G207, appears to boost immune response and that this is associated with better overall survival for patients with glioblastoma.
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Autism Speaks Names Dan Coury, M.D. as Medical Director for the Autism Treatment Network
Autism Speaks, the nations largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the appointment of Dan Coury, M.D. to the new post of Medical Director for its Autism Treatment Network (ATN). As Medical Director for the ATN, Dr.
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Ohio State, Nationwide Childrens Hospital Partner with ENTvantage Diagnostics to Bring Rapid Sinusitis Diagnostic Test to Physicians
The Ohio State University, through the Ohio State Innovation Foundation, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced the signing of an exclusive, world-wide agreement with ENTvantage Diagnostics Inc. licensing a technology for rapid diagnosing of bacterial sinusitis.
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Pediatric Nursing
Welcome to your search for nursing information at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Our patient care teams are made up of high-performing leaders who care enough for their patients to go the extra mile to strive to be better.
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Study Finds Increase in Exposures to Delta-8 THC Among Young Children, Teens, and Adults, Especially in Southern U.S.
A new study examining trends in calls to poison centers across the country for exposures to delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center, shows a sharp rise in exposures, including among children, and variation among states and regions
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Study Finds Emergency Department Visits by Children Associated with Water Beads More Than Doubled from 2021 to 2022
Researchers from the Center for Injury Research and Policy and Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found more than an estimated 8,000 visits to U.S. emergency departments (EDs) associated with water beads from 2007 through 2022, and the number of these visits increased rapidly by more than 130% from 2021 to 2022.
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How Compounding Trauma Affects Youth
Young people are experiencing trauma in different ways, from peer to peer violence and pressures to witnessing ongoing community violence and racial injustice.
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New Study Finds Increase in Exposures to Synthetic Tetrahydrocannabinols Among Young Children, Teens, and Adults
A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth — some leading to hospitalization — highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, according to pediatricians and researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center.
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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New Study Finds Sharp Increase in Nicotine Pouch Ingestions Among Young Children
A new study reveals that ingestions of nicotine pouches by young children have surged in recent years. Our researcher, along the Central Ohio Poison Center experts analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers and found an alarming 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 years old from 2020 to 2023.
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Jackson Lab
Under the direction of principal investigator Jamie Lu Jackson, PhD, the Jackson Lab examines how individuals with congenital and acquired heart disease manage their illness and emotional wellbeing across their lifespan. Learn more about the Jackson Lab by exploring featured news and publications as well as information about current studies and training and volunteer opportunities.
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New Study Finds Battery-Related Injuries in Children More than Doubled in Recent Decade
Pediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among children 5 years old and under, according to a new study published today in Pediatrics by a team of researchers from Safe Kids Worldwide and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Vascular Anomalies Center
The Vascular Anomalies Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital brings together a highly skilled interdisciplinary team of pediatric specialists to provide coordinated and comprehensive care for patients with vascular anomalies.
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Applebees Grill & Bar Partners with Nationwide Childrens Hospital To Help Kids Everywhere
Applebee’s Grill & Bar has teamed with Nationwide Children’s Hospital for a three-week fundraising campaign that will benefit patients and families who travel to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for its expert research and care.
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Letters from Leadership
We are so glad you are interested in our General Pediatrics Residency program. We encourage you to take a moment to read messages from our pediatrics chair, program director and 2025-2026 chief residents, all of whom share a little more about residency life, training and the possibilities open to
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Available Technologies
Browse our technology catalog and connect with our licensing associates.
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Interprofessional Education and Grand Rounds Update
- Upcoming Conferences
- Pediatric Grand Rounds
- Annual MOC Deadlines
- Lounge and Learn
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Surgical Services
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Surgical Services is one of the largest children’s surgical programs in the world. Under the umbrella of a unified program, 11 surgical departments share a common mission, philosophy and approach to patient care.
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Educational Opportunities for Fellows
At Nationwide Children's Hospital, we are committed to the advancement of educational opportunities for our trainees. We offer programs that encourage fellows to expand upon their subspecialty education
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Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022
Each December, yearly wrap-ups and written reflections fill our inboxes and social media feeds. We love to join in with our version: The 700 Children’s Blog Top 10! We have assembled a “one stop shop” for the 10 blog posts that received the most clicks this year.
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Accreditations, Awards & Honors
See why Nationwide Children's continues to be a leader in pediatric health care with our list of recent accreditations and honors.
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Comprehensive Wound Care Program
The Comprehensive Wound Care Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers children and their families comprehensive care from a multi-disciplinary team of nationally recognized clinicians with expertise in chronic and non-healing wounds.
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Faculty Development
Through the Center for Faculty Development, Nationwide Children's Hospital employees have access to many professional development resources. Learn more about the training and support we offer.
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Startups
Learn more about our startups that began with research and innovation at Nationwide Children’s.
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PECARN
PECARN is the first federally-funded multi-institutional network for research in pediatric emergency medicine in the United States.
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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.
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Application and Selection
The internship only accepts students currently matriculated in an American Psychological Association or Canadian Psychological Association accredited doctoral program in Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology. Learn more about how to apply if you are eligible.
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Endowed Chairs
Endowed chairs at Nationwide Children's Hospital represent the most prestigious and significant recognition of a scientist's or clinician's work.