Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children's Hospital At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, everything matters to us. Because when it’s your child, everything matters to you.

Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 11 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of over 1,700 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.9 million patient visits annually. And, acco

rding to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of inpatient pediatric surgery in the country. Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. With over 50 locations throughout Ohio, signature programs include heart, cancer, gastroenterology and neonatology care, all of which are internationally recognized. Tim Robinson is CEO of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, which includes the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded freestanding pediatric research facilities. Nationwide Children’s remains true to the original mission since its founding in 1892 of providing care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Children’s mental health deserves conversations where we speak openly, honestly, together. Under the thoughtful and loving direction of Soleil Moon Frye, these voices show why mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing. Children’s mental health starts with all of us.

Thank you to Soleil Moon Frye and Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by the experts right here at Nationwide Children's, for bringing these voices together.

Last week, we hosted our annual Remember Me Pinwheel Ceremony to honor the Organ Donor Heroes and Transplant Recipients ...
05/01/2026

Last week, we hosted our annual Remember Me Pinwheel Ceremony to honor the Organ Donor Heroes and Transplant Recipients of Nationwide Children's Hospital from 2013-present.

This emotional event was a celebration of the most meaningful gift, the gift of life. 💚💙

04/30/2026

In honor of Volunteer Month, we are highlighting the amazing volunteers who provide care and support at our Sibling Clubhouse. This space is a special place for children to play with volunteers and learn while their siblings are in the hospital.

Learn more about the Sibling Clubhouse and how it supports patient families: https://bit.ly/4t0SHso

🦋 Congratulations to Dr. Richard Wood who has been named Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide Children's!Dr. Wood cu...
04/29/2026

🦋 Congratulations to Dr. Richard Wood who has been named Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Nationwide Children's!

Dr. Wood currently serves as chief for the Department of Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. He is an accomplished pediatric surgeon, educator, and academic leader with extensive experience in complex and specialized pediatric surgical care. His work has been distinguished by impactful clinical and collaborative research, particularly in advancing multidisciplinary care and improving outcomes for children with complex surgical conditions.

We are incredibly grateful for Dr. Wood's leadership and expertise in creating best outcomes for kids everywhere. Congratulations, Dr. Wood!

Patient Experience Week is all about celebrating the moments that matter. From creativity to connection, our Earth Day e...
04/29/2026

Patient Experience Week is all about celebrating the moments that matter. From creativity to connection, our Earth Day event brought smiles, joy and meaningful experiences to our patients. A special thanks to our amazing creative engagement team who make every day a little brighter.

04/28/2026

Measles is highly contagious, but it’s also preventable. The MMR vaccine has been protecting children for decades. Talk to your child’s pediatrician about staying up to date.


Video description: Expert sitting down on a couch in an office and then walking through a hallway with windows talking about measles, busting common myths regarding measles and discussing the importance of getting the MMR vaccine.

🦋 Forbes has recognized Nationwide Children's as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture!Our hospital ranked...
04/27/2026

🦋 Forbes has recognized Nationwide Children's as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture!Our hospital ranked as the number 1 company in Central Ohio and number 1 hospital in Ohio. This list of 600 companies highlights organizations with the strongest workplace cultures as rated directly by employees.

“This recognition is only possible because of our amazing team—nearly 18,000 strong. For decades, our hospital has intentionally created a ‘One Team’ culture of collaboration and trust. And every day, our team lives that culture." – Tim Robinson, CEO

Connor's construction worker friends have loved sending messages back and forth with him so much that they decided to se...
04/27/2026

Connor's construction worker friends have loved sending messages back and forth with him so much that they decided to send over a little gift! He is now an official member of the construction team and will even get to sign the final beam before it gets placed on the tower later this year! 🏗️

🎉 Congratulations to our April Employee of the Month, Chaz Regano! His nominator shared, "Always kind and respectful, Ch...
04/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our April Employee of the Month, Chaz Regano!

His nominator shared, "Always kind and respectful, Chaz is a motivated and energetic leader, passionate about patient care and staff safety, and committed to ensuring everyone feels supported. Chaz always seeks ways to better himself professionally, supports the development of others and is committed to making improvements in the department."

Thank you for all of your hard work, Chaz!

Meet Harlynn!When Harlynn was 5 years old, she failed her routine vision screening and was diagnosed with amblyopia, or ...
04/27/2026

Meet Harlynn!

When Harlynn was 5 years old, she failed her routine vision screening and was diagnosed with amblyopia, or “lazy eye”.

Amblyopia is often treated by covering the “good eye” with a patch for several hours a day.

Building Harlynn’s new routine wasn’t easy and treatment required consistency, patience and creativity.

“There were a lot of emotions, questions and adjustments as we learned what treatment would look like for her. What helped us most was staying consistent and finding ways to keep her distracted,” her parents shared.

Harlynn returned for follow-up appointments every three months, allowing her providers to closely monitor her vision and adjust treatment as needed.

Those regular visits helped keep her on track.

Looking back, her family is grateful the condition was caught early.

“It wasn’t always easy, but consistency, patience and great providers made all the difference."

Learn more about the common causes and treatments for amblyopia and to find out how you can register for the Ohio Amblyope Registry at the link in our comments.

Did you know one household cleaning product-related injury is treated at the emergency room every 35 minutes? Learn more...
04/26/2026

Did you know one household cleaning product-related injury is treated at the emergency room every 35 minutes? Learn more about the most common injuries and what parents can do to prevent them! ⬇️

Meet Christian!In June 2024, Christian underwent a TPIAT procedure at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Now, nearly two ye...
04/24/2026

Meet Christian!

In June 2024, Christian underwent a TPIAT procedure at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Now, nearly two years later, his life looks drastically different- in the best possible way.

TPIAT, or total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation, is an innovative procedure designed to relieve pain, improve quality of life and to minimize risk of lifelong diabetes for children with debilitating acute recurrent or chronic pancreatitis.

Recently, Christian had his Make-A-Wish granted and got to meet his favorite team and his favorite player AJ Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles. He described the experience as “literally a dream come true.”

Christian’s mom shared, “There aren’t enough words to describe our deepest appreciation to every team that played a huge role in getting Christian to where he is today. Getting to travel back to Nationwide feels more like visiting friends/family than a medical trip.”

Learn more about TPIAT and find out if it is right for your child at the link in our comments.

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