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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.
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.
Expanding a Hospital-Led Neighborhood Revitalization Effort
Since 2008, HNHF has impacted over 400 homes in the zip codes near the hospital’s main campus, and it has worked to address other social drivers of health. The initiative’s success led Nationwide Children’s to begin work in another historic Columbus neighborhood facing challenges, called Linden.
First Person: Traveling to D.C. as a Youth Health Advisor
Makayla Jackson, a senior at East High School in Columbus, OH, travelled to a national school-based health conference with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to learn more about health programming at school. In this column, she shares what she learned.
Free Tax Prep Program Now a National Model
After a successful second year, Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s free family tax preparation effort is poised to make an even bigger impact - and serve as a model for others to follow.
From Local to National Impact: Pediatric Vital Signs
Nationwide Children’s Hospital created a set of metrics to measure the overall well-being of children in its region in 2018. Now, one of the leaders of that effort has helped develop “Pediatric Vital Signs” that could be used across the United States.
Growing Free Tax Prep Services
In 2022, Nationwide Children’s helped families receive $1.4 million in tax refunds through its free tax prep services. This year, it will partner with the United Way of Central Ohio to host a free tax prep “Super Saturday” event on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, along with running free tax prep services in other locations.