Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo

11/24/2025

RSV season is here. Did you know it’s the leading cause of hospitalization in babies under 1 year? The good news: there are ways to protect your little one. Learn more by checking out the graphic.

11/23/2025

"I was born and raised in Egypt, a country where children face many challenges, including social deprivation, malnutrition and poor medical conditions from the day they are born. It seemed natural to me to choose health care and pediatrics as a career path that would give me the opportunity to address these challenges." - Gamal Mashali, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo 🦋

11/22/2025

Did you know children can develop both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? Dr. Lindsey Rauch, Pediatric Endocrinologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo, explains the differences, symptoms parents should watch for and why early detection is so important. 💙

Watch now via WTOL 11: https://bit.ly/4oPN3rI

11/21/2025

With cannabis products now more widely available in Ohio, it's critical to understand the risks they pose to children, especially in the form of edibles like gummies.

Noah Sutter MD, pediatrician at Maumee Pediatric Associates, shares insights in this Toledo Parent article on how accidental THC ingestion can lead to serious health issues in kids, including anxiety, dizziness and even heart problems. Read the article:

Cannabis-related products are now widely available in Ohio, resulting from Issue 2 referendum that was passed in November 2023. While these products are marketed to adults over the age of 21, there is an increased risk that children could accidentally ingest items such as cannabis gummies. This can....

11/19/2025

✨ The holiday season has officially arrived at Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo! ✨

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Cenovus, our front lawn is glowing once again with a beautiful butterfly as part of the Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life campaign, bringing joy to patients, families and staff during this special time of year. 🦋

🔗 To support the important work Nationwide Children's - Toledo is doing in the community for local children and families, give today at https://bit.ly/3yk9252

11/18/2025

Did you know this week is Antibiotic Awareness Week? Check out the graphic below for 4️⃣ tips to combat antibiotic resistance.

11/17/2025

Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo staff were proud to attend the Islamic Food Bank of Toledo's annual Fall Gala, an inspiring evening dedicated to raising awareness and support for feeding families in need across our community. 🦋

11/16/2025

We look forward to joining United Way of Greater Toledo to pack meals for local families this holiday season! 🦃

🦃 UNITED for the HOLIDAYS 🍂
This season, we’re coming together to ensure families across our community have food on the table and hope in their hearts.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsor: Stellantis for leading the way, and to all our incredible partners who make this possible:

✨ Sheetz | FedEx

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo | Columbia Gas | Eastman & Smith | UToledo Health | SSOE Group |

Toledo Refining Company | Stu & Jo-Jo Goldberg Donor Advised Fund

Your generosity helps us provide Thanksgiving meals and essential support to those who need it most. 💙

📦 We have volunteer slots open! Find out more at: https://givepul.se/6x4adu

11/15/2025

Interested in helping children and families in need this holiday season, but not sure where to start? You can help our patients and families by donating items on our wish lists, including supplies, educational toys, games and other items! These donations help us continue to provide ongoing support for families going through a challenging time in their lives.

🦋 Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3yk9252

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11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day and we want to give a special thank you to our Patient Champion, Kennedy, who donated 35 Barbie Dolls with Type 1 Diabetes to the pediatric endocrinology clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo. Kennedy and her family are appreciative of the care she received when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes earlier this year. Thank you for your generosity, Kennedy!

11/13/2025

"To me, genetic counseling is about taking complex ideas, breaking them down and helping a patient use that information to take an active role in their health care. I became a genetic counselor because I believe in the power of using genetic information to advocate for my patients and enabling them to do the same. Being a part of the moment when patient’s risks, tests or diagnose can all become tools for them to use in deciding what next steps are personally best for them is easily the best part of my job” - Amanda, Pediatric Genetic Counselor 🦋

11/13/2025

Today, and every day, we’re inspired by all the acts of kindness we see inside the walls of Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo. ❤️

This World Kindness Day, we challenge each of our followers to do one random act of kindness! Share some ideas in the comments below.