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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.
Pediatric Vital Signs
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a number of community partners launched the first effort of its kind in the United States to measure and improve the health of every child: Pediatric Vital Signs.
“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.
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.
Reaching More Children With the COVID Vaccine
Through school-based health programs, Nationwide Children’s has helped vaccinate thousands of young people who might not have been vaccinated otherwise.
Redefining Breastfeeding Help as Preventive Health Care
Breastfeeding is linked to an array of benefits for both the parent and the child, but it is often overlooked in preventive services. A team of health professionals are working to remedy that and integrate breastfeeding support and education into primary care visits.
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.
School-Based Reproductive Health Education Programs
Nationwide Children’s Hospital and its partners are expanding reproductive health education efforts in schools to improve teen health and overall wellbeing.
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.
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.