UToledo Health

02/22/2026

At 18, Lily Simone was working as a hospice aide, discovering that what could feel overwhelming instead felt like purpose. https://myut.link/602ec4

Today, she’s a registered nurse on the Heart and Vascular Care Unit at The University of Toledo Medical Center — caring for patients during some of their most vulnerable moments.

A graduate of the College of Health and Human Services, Lily represents the caliber of nurses UToledo prepares: compassionate, highly skilled and ready to lead.

Now, Lily is continuing her journey by pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice while serving patients on a nationally recognized cardiac unit — one that recently earned a Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

02/19/2026

🚨 Challenge update for UTMC! If 25 more donors give to a UTMC-related fund by 6 p.m., an anonymous donor will make a $10,000 gift to the hospital. Your gift can help unlock it ➡️ https://myut.link/c40864

Join me and support The University of Toledo Medical Center for Rocket Forward 2026!

02/18/2026

02/09/2026

UToledo Health employees across our clinics and offices wore red on Friday to show their support for National Wear Red Day. The effort helped raise awareness for heart disease and women’s heart health. ❤️

02/06/2026

Dr. Daniel A. Frattarelli has been named chief physician executive for University of Toledo Physicians. A board-certified pediatrician and experienced healthcare executive, Dr. Frattarelli will provide strategic leadership for the group’s nearly 400 physicians and advanced practice providers and serve as a member of the UToledo Health senior leadership team. He joins UToledo Health on Feb. 9. https://myut.link/iug

02/05/2026

The incredible team at the UTMC Heart and Vascular Care Unit recently earned a bronze-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses — a national recognition of their high-quality patient care and supportive work environment. We're proud to celebrate this achievement as the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive a Beacon award.

01/21/2026

The Heart and Vascular Care Unit at The University of Toledo Medical Center has earned a Bronze-Level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses — a national honor recognizing high-quality patient care and a supportive work environment. UTMC is the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this distinction.

This award reflects outstanding patient outcomes, patient satisfaction and the dedication of an incredible care team. The unit also received the DAISY Team Award for Extraordinary Nurses last year — a testament to their continued commitment to excellence in heart and vascular care. 💙

01/18/2026

❄️ Extreme cold is expected across northwest Ohio. With wind chills forecast to drop as low as 13 degrees below zero early next week, taking steps to stay warm and safe is critical.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook as arctic air moves into the region, with the coldest wind chills expected Monday night into Tuesday.

UToledo Health encourages community members to limit time outdoors, dress in layers, and check on older adults and others who may be vulnerable to cold-related illness.

Warming shelters are available in the Toledo area ➡️ toledo.oh.gov/shelter

01/09/2026

Dr. Hsu launched the year with our first Dinner with Doctors event at Kingston in Perrysburg, sharing practical advice on eating well, building a healthy plate with the right balance of protein, vegetables, fruits, grains and dairy and making sustainable choices for a healthier lifestyle.

Want to join us for the next Dinner with Doctors? 📧 RSVP for next month by emailing sierra.ortiz@utoledo.edu

01/03/2026

What should you know about heart health — and when is it time to see a cardiologist?

Dr. George Moukarbel, a cardiologist at UToledo Health specializing in advanced heart failure, answers common questions about cardiovascular symptoms, simple steps to improve heart health, and how heart disease can progress over time. In this Ask the Expert Q&A, he also explains how advanced therapies, catheter-based procedures and devices like the WATCHMAN implant are helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

Dr. Moukarbel shares insight into managing heart failure, how care decisions are made by multidisciplinary “heart teams,” and how innovations in cardiology are transforming treatment — often with less invasive options and faster recovery.

👉 Read the full Ask the Expert story at https://myut.link/a07a85