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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, according 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.

01/30/2026

❄️ Sweet Edie is all bundled up and excited to head home after a short hospital stay!

Her family sends a big thank you to her care team, especially Dr. Claire Sevov and Dr. Matthew Wysong!

01/30/2026

🦋 Congratulations to the 2025 employee of the year, Alyssa Wilson!

Her nominator shared, "Alyssa is a dedicated sonographer and has served patients and families for 24 years. Alyssa's patients come first above all else. She always goes the extra mile and puts herself in their shoes."

Be sure to keep an eye on our page as we continue to recognize the 2025 employee award winners!

01/29/2026

There’s a lot of confusion about why newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine, but the protection it offers is powerful. The birth dose has helped cut infant infections by 95%. One dose. Big protection.

01/29/2026

❄️ Sledding fun starts with safety - check out these tips from our experts.

01/28/2026

👋 Meet Liam. During their 18-week anatomy scan, Liam's parents were so excited to learn their baby’s gender, but they received unexpected news instead: a diagnosis of d-TGA, a congenital heart defect where the two main arteries are reversed, preventing proper oxygen circulation.

Liam's mom was quickly referred to the Fetal Center, where his diagnosis was confirmed. From then on, his heart was closely monitored through fetal echocardiograms.

Immediately after birth, Liam was transferred to the cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CTICU) at Nationwide Children’s, where he underwent a balloon septostomy at 12 hours old to help stabilize his oxygen levels. At 8 days old, he had the arterial switch operation to correct the defect performed by heart surgeon, Dr. Mark Galantowicz.

One week later, Liam “crossed over the squirrel,” a sweet tradition marking his move from the CTICU to the step-down unit. There, he worked on feeding and growing stronger. Before going home, his parents learned his left vocal cord was paralyzed, causing silent aspiration of thin liquids. With the team’s support, they took him home with an NG feeding tube after a three-week stay. Over time, his vocal cord gained strength, and he now takes all feeds orally.

Earlier this month Liam celebrated his first birthday and he is thriving! He’s meeting all of his developmental milestones and continues to be monitored by speech therapy, ENT and cardiology. His heart looks great, and he will continue annual follow-ups at The Heart Center.

Liam's mom says of their journey, "Looking back, the initial diagnosis was overwhelming, but we truly couldn’t imagine this journey anywhere else. Every person on Liam’s care team was remarkable. Their expertise, compassion and support carried us through the hardest days. We feel incredibly blessed to have access to such a world-class team of pediatric specialists right here at Nationwide Children’s. They didn’t just care for Liam—they cared for our whole family as we stepped into parenthood."

Learn more about Nationwide Children's at the link in our comments.

01/28/2026

Vaccines protect kids, prevent disease and keep communities safe. Talk to your pediatrician if you have questions.

01/27/2026

Extreme cold = extra caution. Schools are closed, so if kids stay inside, some added screen time is perfectly fine. If they go out to play, supervise closely and bring them in often to warm up.

01/26/2026

🏀 GO BUCKS! Tonight is The Ohio State University Men's Basketball Coaches vs. Cancer game against Penn State and we can’t wait to cheer on our favorite team! 👏

Tonight’s game will be extra special because the Ohio State coaching staff will be wearing shoes specially designed by our incredible patients! Check them out!

01/26/2026

⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE ⚠️ Due to severe weather, many appointment times and location hours have been adjusted for Monday, January 26, 2026.

Please check current location hours at NationwideChildrens.org before traveling to your appointment. *Please note, our website is being updated frequently.

01/25/2026

**UPDATE** ALL URGENT CARE LOCATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED on Sunday, January 25, 2026 due to inclement weather.

Our Main Campus and Lewis Center Emergency Rooms remain open for care. For all medical emergencies, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

For more information, visit NationwideChildrens.org/Urgent-Care.

01/24/2026

We love the beautiful rainbow 🌈 our donor wall brings into the hospital and we are so grateful to all the individuals and organizations who support our patient families!

Learn how you can get involved and support patients and their families in the comments below!

01/23/2026

👋 Meet Nolan.

Nolan’s story began quietly, before his parents would ever know how loud and life-changing it would become.

On day two of his life, Nolan stopped having dirty diapers. “As a brand-new mom, I trusted what I was told—that he had simply ‘overexerted himself the day before.’ We took our sweet baby home, believing everything would be okay,” his mom shared.

But over the next six months, something never felt right. Nolan’s tiny stomach would become painfully distended, and he struggled to pass bowel movements on his own. Nolan’s life became a cycle of emergency room visits and hospitalizations as his parents searched for answers to his recurring stomach pain. After six months of searching for answers, a biopsy finally confirmed: Nolan had Hirschsprung Disease. Just two days later, he underwent surgery for a colostomy.

But that surgery was only the beginning. Since then, Nolan has endured twelve additional surgeries. Despite everything, his smile remained, but after his most recent surgery, his quality of life began to decline.

“Watching your child hurt, knowing you would do anything to fix it, is a feeling no parent should have to carry,” shared Nolan’s mom. “But in November 2025, hope finally found us.”

Nolan was approved to be seen at Nationwide Children's Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction in Columbus, Ohio, more than 800 miles from his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, under the care of Dr. Richard Wood.

“From the very beginning, the CCPR team was nothing short of incredible. Every single person—from the clinical staff to scheduling, social work, therapy, and the countless resources they provided—walked beside us with compassion and purpose. Thanks to support like Miracle Flights and the Ronald McDonald House, we were able to focus fully on Nolan during our weeks in Columbus.”

The family returned home after treatment hopeful, yet cautious. “Improvement wasn’t immediate, but the CCPR team never stopped supporting us—even from miles away. They checked in, adjusted plans, and reassured us when progress felt slow.”

One month later Nolan’s parents are excited to share that his quality of life has improved so much.

“We went from not even being able to attempt potty training to being nearly 100% potty trained in less than a week. His pain has drastically improved. He is happier, more comfortable, and finally able to be a kid without constant suffering.

For the first time ever, we are hopeful that Nolan will return to school—and maybe even start sports. Dreams that once felt impossible are now within reach.”

His mom continued, “We can never fully express our gratitude to Dr. Wood and the entire CCPR team. They didn’t just treat a diagnosis—they changed our son’s life. And for that, we will be forever thankful.”

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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 2019-20 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. Our staff, comprised of 1,100 medical professionals and over 13,000 employees, provides state-of-the-art pediatric care for one 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. 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 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. Our doctors represent every major pediatric sub-specialty. 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.

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