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New Child Obesity Guidelines as Rates Accelerate
Youth obesity rates have been rising for decades, but they accelerated during COVID-19. Experts at Nationwide Children’s recently helped develop new national guidelines for the safe and effective treatment of obesity – the first guideline update in 15 years.

Opening School-based Health Care to the Community
St. Mary School in Columbus, Ohio’s German Village neighborhood is breaking ground on a new school health center, which will provide on-site care to the students of St. Mary’s and to others throughout the area.

Six Years of a Children’s Hospital Free Tax-Prep Service
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the United Way of Central Ohio have created one of the largest tax clinics of its kind in the United States. This year’s kick-off event helped more people than ever file their taxes.

Partnership with United Way Central Ohio Once Again Brings Free Tax Support to the Community
Nationwide Children’s Hospital joined forces with United Way of Central Ohio to support families as they file their taxes on Super Saturday. The free tax clinics have helped hundreds of families identify tax credits and refunds they may be eligible for in the 2023 tax season. The tax clinics will be available to families throughout tax season.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for 60-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Lockbourne Greene
In a joint effort with community housing partners, Nationwide Children’s Hospital officially opened the 60-unit affordable housing complex in Lockbourne Green. The complex was largely funded by low-income tax credits and will increase access to affordable housing on the south side of Columbus.

Patty McClimon Named a “2021 Woman Leader to Watch”
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.

“PlayStreets” Gets More Children Outside for Neighborhood Fun
Nationwide Children’s PlayStreets initiatives drew thousands during the summer of 2023 with outdoor events promoting play and community interaction.

Soccer Partnerships to Improve Children’s Lives
Soccer programs for elementary and middle schools have served hundreds of students – and helped connect them to literacy, mentorship and health services.

The Personal Impact of a Healthy Home
Alma Santos was struggling to make her home livable on the South Side of Columbus until a neighbor told her about Healthy Homes, the affordable housing arm of Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families and a partnership between Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the faith-based Community Development for All People.
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Big Lots and the Big Lots Foundation Commit $50 Million Transformational Gift to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Today, Big Lots (NYSE: BIG), together with the Big Lots Foundation, announced a $50 million transformational gift to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.