Nationwide Children's Hospital

Details

Name :

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Address  :

700 Children's Drive

Town  :

Columbus

State  :

Ohio

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

43205

Phone  :

614 722 2000

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Gastro-enterology
  • Hematologist
  • Oncologist
  • Plastic Surgery
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 359

Other Facilities

  • Pathology

Description

Welcome
As one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States Nationwide Childrens is a resource and an advocate for children and parents in central Ohio and far beyond In fact in a typical year we see patients from across the country and around the world They come to Nationwide Childrens Hospital for our expertise and outstanding clinical programs that include The Heart Center Neonatology HematologyOncology and Gastroenterology

Our Mission
Nationwide Childrens believes that no child should be refused necessary care and attention for lack of ability to pay Upon this fundamental belief Nationwide Childrens is committed to providing the highest quality

Patient Care
Advocacy for children and families

Pediatric Research
Ecation of patients families and future providers
Outstanding Service to accommodate the needs of patients and families

Our Vision
Create optimal health for every child in our community

Our Values
As one team we

Do the right thing

We always act with integrity and honesty

We are inclusive and respectful of everyone

Create a safe day every day

We make safety our personal commitment

We communicate clearly and completely

We routinely seek input from others and always support our colleagues

Promote health and wellbeing

We balance work and life demands

We generate optimism and energy in one another

We advance our health and the health of our community

Are agile and innovative

We embrace and manage change

We foster a streamlined and entrepreneurial environment

We generate and share new knowledge and ideas

Get results

Were accountable we do what we say well do

Were determined we get the desired result

Were committed to constant improvement

We leverage our diverse strengths


History

Our History
Nationwide Childrens Hospital has been caring for sick and injured children and adolescents for more than 117 years There has been a vast amount of change since the hospital was founded in 1892 In its first year 70 patients were treated by a sixmember staff and seven other employees Today Nationwide Childrens is the primary pediatric health care provider for 37 counties with more than 950 medical staff members and 6800 employees who provide expert care to children regardless of ability to pay Learn more about our history by clicking the links below
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