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Genomics Research and Personalized Medicine
Over the next five years, new investments, partnerships and infrastructure will allow The Steve and Cindy Rasmussen Institute for Genomic Medicine to develop novel genomics-enabled research, advance genomics-driven precision medicine and pursue further breakthroughs in the technology of computational genomics and informatics.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Collaboration is a critical part of Nationwide Children's Hospital strategy to improve the lives of children everywhere, and these initiatives cannot happen without strong partnerships.
Improving Neighborhoods
Children’s immediate environments have a huge impact on their health. Discover efforts and strategies to help children where they are – in their schools, homes and communities.
A Challenge to Health Care Leaders: Invest in Communities
Tim Robinson, CEO of Nationwide Children’s, and Don Schwarz, MD, senior vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, write in Modern Healthcare that health care institutions should take a “community investment approach” to have the greatest possible impact on overall health.
A College Tour for Prospective First-Generation College Students
A group of Upward Bound Math and Science teenagers – some who had never left central Ohio before – traveled to Washington D.C. over the summer to visit Georgetown and Howard Universities, part of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s efforts to introduce students to post-secondary education.
A Neighborhood Partnership to Equip and Empower Parents
The Proud Linden Parent Program is helping caregivers of young children learn from experts, and from each other, how to become better parents and tap into community resources in the process.
An Injury-Prevention Program to Combat Child Mortality
Unintentional injuries are responsible for approximately 1 in 5 child deaths. Columbus, Ohio is growing a program to help young children learn safety strategies.
A Mobile Health Locator App to Help Patients Access More Services
Mobile health care units help improve access to services – but only if patients can find them. A number of Ohio health organizations have partnered to create a new app, which provides real-time locations and appointment availability for these “doctors’ offices on wheels.”
Bringing Comprehensive Injury-Prevention Program to Central Ohio Kids
Safety City is coming back to central Ohio this summer. Safety City, a proven injury-prevention program, is designed for children who are approximately 5, 6 and 7 years old, and focuses on preventing some of the most common causes of injury.
Building Healthy Communities Through Neighborhood Block Parties
In 2023, nearly 2,300 kids and parents in the South Side and Linden neighborhoods of Columbus attended PlayStreets – free community events with music, food trucks, inflatables and fun activities that encourage kids and their families to get outside, get active and connect with neighbors.