Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo

11/29/2025

Did you know that some babies and young children can have a rare food allergy called FPIES? Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is different from typical food allergies. It doesn’t cause hives or breathing issues, but instead leads to severe vomiting and other symptoms hours after eating certain foods.

Check out this blog post that explains what FPIES is, how to recognize the signs and what parents should do if they suspect it.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Kpnrmy

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Today and every day, we’re grateful for the incredible Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo team who goes above and beyond to care for our patients and families.

This year, we were honored to join United Way of Greater Toledo in packing Thanksgiving meals for families in need. We’re thankful for the chance to make a difference both inside our hospital's walls and out in the community. 🦃🍂

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving is coming, and many of us will be gathering together. Meanwhile, children’s access to guns is at an all-time high. If kids are around, make sure they’re safe. If you own a gun, store it unloaded, locked and separate from ammunition. For more safety tips, click here: https://bit.ly/4821Rh2

11/25/2025

🏀 Basketball season is officially here! Kick off the season strong with tips to help your young athlete train smart, recover well and stay injury-free. https://bit.ly/4fMHBAS

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. 🦋