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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Receives Quality Care Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
During a ceremony held November 5, 2011 in Anaheim, Calif., the Pulmonary Medicine team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital received the 2011 Quality Care Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Clinical Trial to Use Drug to Boost Immune System Function in Critically Injured Children, May Prevent Infection
Thanks to funding from the National Institutes of Health, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will test the ability of a drug commonly used to improve immune function in pediatric cancer patients to help prevent hospital-acquired infection after severe trauma.
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Study Finds that Childrens Asthma Care Measure Compliance is Not Associated with Reductions in Readmissions or Emergency Room Visits
One of three Children’s Asthma Care (CAC) core measures adopted by the Joint Commission shows no significant link between measure compliance and a decrease in asthma-related readmission or emergency care following an initial admission for treatment of asthma, according to a study in the
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Study details the effects of computerized neurocognitive testing for high school athletes with concussions
Only 40% of United States (US) high schools use computerized neurocognitive tests when assessing sport-related concussions, according to researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston. This is unfortunate, as these neurocognitive assessments are capable of detecting incomplete recovery.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Transport Team Receives Award from the Association of Air Medical Services
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) is proud to announce its 2011 Community Awards recipients. Each year, these national awards are presented to individuals and organizations that exemplify the best of the air-medical and critical-care-ground transport community.
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Physicians at Nationwide Childrens Hospital Warn Consumers of the Dangers of Button Batteries
With the increasing production of electronic products in the consumer market, more button batteries are found in the home setting. From remote controls and watches to musical greeting cards and toys, these small, shiny objects are the perfect size for a curious child to swallow or even push into
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Kroger Matches Customer Contribution for $200,000 Donation to Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Kroger customers confirmed “Kids Come First” when they donated $100,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, during Child Safety Month in September.
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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Hosts Information Sessions on Weight Loss Surgery for Adolescents
On Tuesday, November 29 and Tuesday, December 13, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will host Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions to discuss weight loss surgery options available for teens to combat obesity. Both sessions begin at 5 p.m.
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'Cards for Kids' Slated for October 18
TWIG III invites participants to ‘Deal A Hand’ for Nationwide Children’s Hospital by attending Cards for Kids on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scioto Country Club, 2196 Riverside Drive in Upper Arlington.
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'Design Magic' to Benefit Safe Kids Central Ohio
The public is invited to hear “Design Magic” with renowned interior designer, Sally Morse on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Worthington Hills Country Club, 920 Clubview Blvd. in Columbus. Tickets are $15 per person or two for $25 and proceeds benefit Safe Kids Central Ohio.