Monthly Archives: March 2010

“Having Our Babies” – Collaborating to Reduce Preterm Births

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In an average week, 2,896 babies are born in Ohio.  385 of these babies are born prematurely.  253 weigh less than three and 1/3 pounds.  23 babies will die before they reach their first birthday.  Sadly, the rate of preterm …

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Growin’, Growin’, Growin’! Nationwide Children’s Keeps a Growin’

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In the fall of 2008, Nationwide Children’s Hospital broke ground on a new 12-floor main hospital that is scheduled for completion in 2012. This new tower will be 750,000 square feet and will be surrounded by six acres of green …

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“I feel good…” Happy, Healthy, Healthcare Workers

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Healthy employees are happy employees, and happy employees make better healthcare workers. That is one goal for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employee Wellness Program. More than one-third of large employers in the U.S. have such wellness programs. They are designed …

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