Ohio Children's Hospital Association

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

💛 This World Cancer Day, we are honored to introduce you to an incredibly brave patient, Hannah!

When Hannah started her 2024 season with the Columbus Running Company Grasshoppers youth running club, she began complaining of knee pain. Thinking it was a sports injury like a sprain or pulled muscle, her parents brought her to Nationwide Children's Hospital's Sports Medicine Clinic. Imaging results of Hannah's knee revealed something far worse than expected, her injury turned out to be an osteosarcoma tumor between her knee and tibia.

Hannah was referred to the Orthopedic Oncology team and immediately began chemotherapy. Just 10 weeks later, she underwent surgery to remove the tumor and to reconstruct her knee and tibia with a metal implant. Surgery was a success, and Hannah has been working hard at regaining mobility and independence.

“The care we've received at Nationwide Children's has meant everything to us,” shares Hannah’s mom, Julie. “We knew living in Columbus that we are fortunate to be right by a best-in-class children’s hospital. What we could not have imagined going into this journey is the second family we would build with the oncology and orthopedic teams.”

Post-surgery, Hannah underwent additional rounds of inpatient chemotherapy but was able to find enjoyment in her hospital stays thanks to the friendships she built with her care teams. Throughout her treatment plan, she remained positive with the mantra 'never lose your sparkle'!

Today, she has completed treatment and is doing great! She is a thriving 5th grader, has started playing adaptive sled hockey and is an avid fan of the Ohio State women's hockey team!

02/03/2026

The Ohio Children’s Hospital Association (OCHA) has named Kate Huffman as its Vice President. Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4kiaSqM

February 2, 2026 Ohio Children’s Hospital Association Names New Vice President February 3, 2026 – COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Children’s Hospital Association (OCHA) has named Kate Huffman as its Vice President. Huffman is an accomplished government relations leader with more than a decade of e...

01/29/2026

An incredible act of teamwork from snow plow driver, Joe, and the team at Cincinnati Children's to get medical care to a baby boy in desperate need.❤️
Like Joe said, "Great things can happen when we all work together."

Roads were nearly impassable in Ohio during the winter storm as an ambulance transferred a baby boy to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. David Muir shares how a snowplow driver helped save the day.

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

There are numerous fetal heart defects that can develop during pregnancy. Early detection after birth can lead to lifesaving treatment.

09/23/2025

Akron Children’s has again been named a top pediatric hospital in the United States, according to Newsweek’s Best Children’s Hospitals of 2025 list!

“Our hospital exists to help kids grow up healthy and safe so they can live life to the fullest.” said Chris Gessner president and CEO. “Earning a place among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025 reflects the incredible dedication of our caregivers and staff and serves as a reminder of the trust families place in us."

Learn more: https://www.akronchildrens.org/news/Akron-Children-s-named-a-best-children-s-hospital.html

08/18/2025