Nationwide Children’s is one of America's largest pediatric hospitals, an international leader in research and is ranked in all 10 specialties on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,600 medical professionals and over 16,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for 1.8 million patient visits annually. And, according to the Children’s Hospital Association, Nationwide Children's is the #1 provider of 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.
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Columbus, OH 43205, US
This week, we proudly celebrated the grand opening of our new Behavioral Health Oasis Room, a calming, restorative space designed to support the well-being of our staff. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life. Together, we’re creating spaces that heal both body and mind. #LifeAtNCH
This Homecare, Hospice, and Palliative Care Month, hear from our homecare nurses on what they love about their roles. If you're interested in joining this team, you can learn more at https://bit.ly/4e8VCJe #JoinNCH
👋 Meet Liam. Liam’s parents, Whitney and Ray, are both doctors at Nationwide Children’s. When they noticed his breathing became noisy after he drank liquids, they leapt into action. Their first stop was Liam’s pediatrician, who referred the family to an allergist, pulmonologist and ENT. They recommended ear tubes and adenoid removal surgery for Liam, but his symptoms persisted. A CT scan in November 2024 revealed the root cause: a congenital heart condition called double aortic arch vascular ring. Normally, as a baby’s heart and blood vessels develop, the aorta begins as several vessels. Then, in the fifth week of pregnancy, it becomes one large artery with a single arch above the heart. In rare circumstances, the additional vessels remain and form a double arch. As a child grows, this ring of blood vessels slowly compresses the baby’s trachea or esophagus. That compression usually causes noisy breathing, coughing, trouble swallowing and chest pain, among other symptoms. Surgery is required to divide the smaller, superfluous arch from the main aortic arch. Liam received his surgery on February 14, 2025. While Liam continues to have follow-up appointments with his care team, he recovered well and has had no complications. Today, Liam is thriving. An enthusiastic, inquisitive and active child, he loves pretending to be in a marching band and going to the airport with his dad, who is a pilot in addition to a physician. He also loves to snuggle up and read books with his parents! Throughout his care journey, Whitney and Ray have been happy with his treatment and their own experience as parents. “Having health care providers who genuinely and patiently listened to our concerns has been so important to us,” they say. “Each specialist we have met has become a trusted part of our team. It is so very reassuring to know that the best child health professionals in America – the same team we have the privilege of working with every day – can help us when our child needs care, too.” This holiday season, light up the lives of patients like Liam. Give today: https://bit.ly/4icMgPa #LightUpNCH ✨
🦋 The holiday spirit was in full swing last night! We celebrated the start of the Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life holiday campaign with staff yesterday. They enjoyed the lighting of our holiday butterflies with a local choir, flowers, a photo booth, coffee, snacks and more! #LightUpNCH ✨
In celebration of International Employee Resource Group Day, we honored the extraordinary impact of our employee resource groups and their members. Thank you to our ERG leaders and members for going above and beyond to help us build community, champion meaningful change across our organization and inspire progress. #LifeAtNCH
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! 🩵 Did you know about 352,000 people under age 20 have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States? Throughout the month, our endocrinology team has been wearing blue to promote diabetes awareness! #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
Thank you to Nationwide and Nationwide Pet for their support of the Butterfly Paws Program! Their contribution will help to support the health and wellness of the therapy and facility dogs that work every day to contribute to best outcomes for patients, families and staff. 🐾 Learn more: https://bit.ly/49Ubm35
So many incredible conferences are coming up! Don’t miss your chance to learn, grow and connect with fellow health care professionals. Register now: https://bit.ly/4naoRza #LifeAtNCH
Nationwide Children’s Hospital celebrated another year of attending the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Annual Meeting. Our Behavioral Health team is proud to have contributed over 40 presentations, posters, and panels at this year’s meeting in Chicago. Our experts shared groundbreaking work and research in AI, crisis care, school-based mental health and so much more. To find more information about the presenters/presentations or to learn more about Behavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s, visit our website: https://bit.ly/47WkaCW
Our hospital lawn is dressed in its seasonal best, and the vibrant fall trees make it even more magical. Stop by and soak in the beauty. It’s our way of sharing joy and hope with the community this season🧡 #LifeAtNCH