ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital

02/17/2026

Spirit Halloween’s Spirit of Children program graciously presented a check of over $65,000 to ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital!

One hundred percent of funds raised at local Spirit Halloween stores stay right here in our community, directly supporting our Child Life department.

🧸 Child Life specialists help make hospital stays less scary and more manageable for pediatric patients and their families through non-medical treatment, therapeutic activities and healing play.

In addition, Spirit Halloween generously donated stuffed toys through their Spirit of Christmas program—bringing comfort and smiles to our youngest patients!

02/17/2026

We'd like to give a huge shout out to the team over at Poppy's Purpose for their generous donation! We are so grateful for your support.

Yesterday we donated 120 care packages to ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital NICU. We are so grateful to everyone who donated or came out to help pack these. We were able to build 120 care packages in 15 minutes 🤯

Also a special thanks to our friend Julie who with her family sewed over 92 beautiful blankets that we get to include in our Mother’s Day packages.

Since Poppy’s Purpose was founded we have been able to donate 972 care packages to families in the NICU. We are so grateful to all of our donors because without you none of this would be possible 🫶

01/29/2026

Congratulations to ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital employees Katherine Lipp, RN and Lori Krell, RN for their exceptional contributions, earning the DAISY Award for the third quarter of 2025!

🌹To nominate an outstanding non-nursing employee for a ROSE Award, visit:
https://ow.ly/80T150Qklr6
🌼To nominate an extraordinary nurse for a DAISY Award, visit:
https://ow.ly/RK2l50Qklr5
💐To nominate a department for outstanding teamwork and collaborative efforts for the Bouquet Award, visit:
https://ow.ly/pyCi50XASeN

01/26/2026

❄️ Noon Monday Weather Closings and Cancellations ❄️

Please note: All ProMedica hospitals are OPEN.

-ProMedica Physicians offices in Ohio – Counties under a Level 1 or Level 2 Snow Emergency, some ProMedica physician offices may be closed, please call ahead to confirm appointments. In counties under a Level 3 Snow Emergency, ProMedica physician offices are closed.

-ProMedica Physicians offices in Michigan – Some ProMedica physician offices may be closed, please call ahead to confirm appointments.

-All other ProMedica outpatient services and programs – call ahead to confirm an appointment.

The following ProMedica facilities are closed, and events are canceled today, Mon., Jan. 26 due to the weather (note: this list may not be all-inclusive):

OHIO FACILITIES

Toledo Hospital WIC (Women, Infant and Children), 2150 W. Central Ave. Toledo, 43606 - CLOSED *NEW*

ProMedica Total Rehab Pediatrics, 4041 W. Sylvania Ave. Ste. 100, Toledo – DELAY, OPENS AT 1 p.m.

ProMedica Finnegan Family Autism Center, 2105 Lawrence Ave., Toledo – CLOSED

01/26/2026

❄️ 8 a.m. Monday Weather Closings and Cancellations ❄️

Please note: All ProMedica hospitals are OPEN.

-ProMedica Physicians offices in Ohio – Counties under a Level 1 or Level 2 Snow Emergency, some ProMedica physician offices may be closed, please call ahead to confirm appointments. In counties under a Level 3 Snow Emergency, ProMedica physician offices are closed.

-ProMedica Physicians offices in Michigan – Some ProMedica physician offices may be closed, please call ahead to confirm appointments.

-All other ProMedica outpatient services and programs – call ahead to confirm an appointment.

The following ProMedica facilities are closed, and events are canceled today, Mon., Jan. 26 due to the weather (note: this list may not be all-inclusive):

OHIO FACILITIES

ProMedica Total Rehab Pediatrics, 4041 W. Sylvania Ave. Ste. 100, Toledo – DELAY, OPENS AT 1 p.m.

ProMedica Finnegan Family Autism Center, 2105 Lawrence Ave., Toledo – CLOSED

01/25/2026

*Sunday Afternoon Weather Update*

All ProMedica hospitals will remain open throughout this weekend’s weather events, including our Emergency Departments. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.

Please stay safe and take all necessary precautions today.

01/24/2026

Craig Raberding, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at ProMedica, looks at the evolution of the cast and the paths that shaped what they are today. “Some of the first casts known were from the ancient Egyptians,” Dr. Raberding said. “They used tree bark and linen to pull long bones into a straight position.”

Learn more:

Simple fractures are a dime a dozen, no matter your age. When someone breaks a bone, these days, they can be seen with colorful casts, even some with ...

01/24/2026

The magic of the holidays should be for everyone. For children with sensory sensitivities, traditional mall Santas can feel overwhelming—so our ProMedica Total Rehab teams created a calm, sensory-friendly Santa experience at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital, ProMedica Charles & Virginia Hickman Hospital, and Toledo Pediatrics.

Our dedicated pediatric therapy teams—Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), & Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), transformed their spaces into festive, welcoming environments where families enjoyed one-on-one time with Santa, crafts, and photo opportunities designed for comfort and confidence.

This year, 107 children and their families experienced the joy of Sensory Santa. We’re grateful to every family who joined us and helped make these moments so meaningful. Here’s to even more magical memories next year! 🎄✨

01/23/2026

Katie Gandert, MD, pediatrician at ProMedica, discusses how reading to children starting from birth strengthens the bond between parent and child while improving language and listening skills.

📚Read the story here:

Reach Out and Read Michigan aims to expose children to books and reading starting from birth.

01/23/2026

What do the new federal nutrition guidelines mean for you and your family? 🍎🧅🥔

Matthew Fourman, MD, a weight loss surgeon at ProMedica, shares his insight:

A weight loss surgeon at ProMedica joins WTOL 11 to explain new federal nutrition guidelines.

01/22/2026

Dec My Room started with a simple goal, to bring kids comfort in a place that doesn’t often feel like home. ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital patient, Jazz (12), was able to experience that goal firsthand when she was surprised with a room makeover designed just for her.

“To be able to bring a little bit of normalcy to a patient that’s going through something so challenging, to make them feel like they’re in a normal environment and everything is going to be OK,” Liz Michalak, vice president of operations for ProMedica Toledo Hospital and ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital, said.

✨ Check out Jazz's room transformation and learn how you can support:

Jazz Rocha’s room was filled with things she loves: bright bedding, a heated blanket, a pajama set with slippers, volleyball gear, games and piles of LEGO sets.

01/22/2026

With frigid temperatures approaching, Dr. Madelyn Aittama, emergency medicine physician at ProMedica, shares the importance of staying indoors.

❄️ Plan ahead, learn more:

While Tuesday may have seemed like the perfect snow day for kids to enjoy, one doctor we spoke to says this kind of cold is just not safe.