Nationwide Children's Hospital

10/30/2025

🦋 The butterfly migration has begun!

Tune in November 18 to find out how YOU can light up the lawn and light up the lives of Nationwide Children’s Hospital patients this holiday season.

10/29/2025

Our Butterfly Paws dogs are getting into the Howl-oween spirit! Dressed to impress and ready to spread smiles, they’re helping us kick off the Halloween season with some tail-wagging joy. 🎃

No need to wing it🐔 Celebrate the season with us and share your favorite costume moments below!

10/29/2025

Parents: Heading out with your family to trick-or-treat this week? Here's what NOT to do this Halloween!🎃

10/28/2025

👋 Meet Layton.

Late in his spring club soccer season, Layton collided knee-to-knee with another player while trying to save a ball from going out of bounds. He knew immediately something was wrong. His high school athletic trainer suspected an ACL tear and referred him to Dr. Kevin Klingele, who confirmed the diagnosis.

Layton shares, "Learning I’d miss my fall high school soccer season and possibly hockey in the winter was devastating."

Dr. Klingele performed reconstructive ACL surgery and Layton began a structured rehab program shortly after. He continues, "Recovery was tough. There were days I felt discouraged and unsure if I’d ever play at the same level again. The support from the Sports Medicine Team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital made all the difference. They helped me set goals, celebrated progress and kept me motivated while making sure I didn’t rush the process. They didn’t just help me heal physically, they helped rebuild my confidence."

Now Layton is back on the soccer field and excited for another hockey season! "I’m stronger, smarter and more intentional about how I train. I’m incredibly grateful for the care and dedication from Dr. Klingele and the entire Sports Medicine Team at Nationwide Children’s who helped me get here."

10/28/2025

⏰ We are just a few days away from the end of daylight saving time! Here are 5️⃣ tips to make "falling back" easier for your family.

10/28/2025

New Parents: Do you know how to create a safe sleep environment for your child? Check out our infographic below and follow these tips. Every baby. Every sleep.

10/27/2025

🦋 Meet the October Employee of the Month, Mikkel Ankenbrandt!

She serves as as the Business Office Coordinator and Administrative Support for the Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo Executive Leadership team. Her nominator shared, "Mikkel leads with integrity, always stepping up regardless if it falls within her official responsibilities. Her collaborative and inclusive approach ensure everyone feels supported and valued. Mikkel is a trustworthy and integral part of the Toledo team and is valued by all."

Help us congratulate Mikkel in the comments!

10/26/2025

Our beloved therapy dog, Jax, turned another year older this month, and we celebrated with tail wags, treats and lots of love at the hospital. He brings comfort, joy and healing to everyone he meets. On his special day, we got to return the favor! Happy birthday, Jax!🎉

10/25/2025

In the United States, 2,000 children and adolescents die as a result of Sudden Cardiac Arrest each year. Here are 4️⃣ things to know about Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Learn more about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and what schools, parents and coaches can do to be prepared: https://bit.ly/49iHxsE

10/24/2025

🦋 We are proud to share that Gail E. Besner, MD, chief of pediatric surgery at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM)!

Election to NAM is considered one of the highest honors in the field of medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

New members are elected by current members through a process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care and public health. NAM recognized Dr. Besner for her incredible work in preventing necrotizing enterocolitis.

Learn more about Dr. Besner's incredible life-saving work and NAM on our website: https://bit.ly/4owaYvJ.

10/24/2025

This October, we honor the incredible work of our music therapy team. Through rhythm, melody and compassion, they help our patients find healing, hope and joy, one note at a time.🎵

10/23/2025