Nationwide Children’s Hospital Search Nationwide Children’s Call Nationwide Children’s Locations Emergency Urgent Care ABOUT US Reimagining Pediatric Care View Our Progress Leading the Journey to Best Outcomes Learn more about our new strategic plan STRATEGIC PLAN OVERVIEW Creating the nation's most comprehensive, integrated pediatric health care delivery system. Learn more LATEST MUST-READ NEWS Read more about clinical updates, research news and expert opinions. About Nationwide Children's Hospital At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, our vision remains unchanged. We aspire to create the best outcomes for children everywhere. This means families come to Nationwide Children’s from around the globe knowing they will get the highest quality care. It means we will reach to cure rare diseases. It means we will sequence a child’s tumor to select the best care pathway. It means we will strive to make an entire population healthier, not just through their physical health, but also in their mental health. It means we will redefine the role of the children’s hospital in the achievement of optimal health. Life-Saving Global Care 1.5 Million Patient Visits A global referral destination with patients from all 50 states and more than 50 countries worldwide. A Leader in Research Top Ten A leader among NIH-funded free-standing pediatric research institutes with $79.2 million in external annual funding Improving Our Neighborhood 300+ Houses Through Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families, we’ve impacted more than 300 nearby houses and lowered vacancy rates. Our Story There is Something Remarkable Happening Here Nationwide Children’s began in 1892 with nine beds and a commitment to care for every child in need. Today, with more than 65 sites and over one million patient visits per year, it’s still meeting that promise – from Columbus to Cairo. Learn More About Our Story Best of the Best Nationwide Children’s Hospital has once again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital Honor Roll at #8. Did You Know? Nationwide Children's is America's Second Largest Pediatric Hospital with more than 1.5 million patient visits each year. Families travel from around the nation and around the globe to access life-saving treatments – many unavailable anywhere else. We are 68 facilities extending out across Ohio and beyond. Here, we have the pediatric expertise every child needs. Here, the future health and potential of all children, is being shaped. Meet Our Leadership The leadership of Nationwide Children’s is driven by a passion for their work and is constantly striving to make this the best pediatric hospital in the world. Meet the Leadership Team Mission, Vision & Values At Nationwide Children's we believe that no child should be refused necessary care and attention for lack of ability to pay. Learn More Future of Pediatric Care Diversity & Health Equity Collaborations Our History & Milestones More than 100 years ago, we made a promise. We kept it. 2018 Construction continues on the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion. Nationwide Children's Hospital prepares for a Topping off event to raise the last beam of the structure on Butterfly Gardens Drive. People from all over the country sent in words of support and strength to adorn the beam. 2017 Dr. Jerry Mendell and his team developed a gene therapy to replace the mutated gene responsible for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1. The team was recognized with Magazine’s - People’s Choice, “Breakthrough of the Year.” Awards & Honors As America's largest pediatric hospital and research center, our doctors and scientists are developing cutting-edge treatment that saves lives - innovations we share to help kids everywhere. See all Awards & Honors Join Our Community Get the latest patient and donor stories, research advances and news at Nationwide Children's Hospital. First Name Last Name Email Address ZIP Code Sign up now to receive email updates. We promise not to spam you and we will never share your email. All fields marked with * are required Join the Conversation! Social Media at Nationwide Children’s Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Tumblr Follow us on YouTube Nationwide Children’s Hospital 700 Childrens Drive Columbus, OH 43205 (614) 722-2000 Contact us by Email Download the myChildren's App Financial Matters Learn more about financial assistance. Pay My Bill Online International Patients Our Global Patient Services team is here to help international and out-of-area families every step of the way. Global Patient Services For Employees Access ANCHOR, the intranet for Nationwide Children’s employees. Access ANCHOR About Nationwide Children's Hospital Toggle Menu Impact and Quality Toggle Menu Career Opportunities Toggle Menu News at Nationwide Children's Toggle Menu Privacy Policy Site Map © 2021 Nationwide Children’s Hospital