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Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo plans pediatric expansion in northwest Ohio. The provider plans to invest up to $150 million to build two facilities over five years. Published: March 31, 2026 Posted by Robert McCune Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo (Toledo, Ohio) plans to invest $100 million to 150 million to expand pediatric care in northwest Ohio over the next five years, according to a news release. The project includes construction of two pediatric medical facilities. Specific sites have not been announced, but the provider is targeting openings between 2028 and 2030. Posted In: News

Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo commits over $100 million investment in new outpatient facilities to expand local pediatric care in northwest Ohio. (Toledo, Ohio) - Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo announced today a planned $100 to $150 million investment to expand pediatric care across the Toledo region over the next five years. The investment will support the construction of two new, state-of-the-art pediatric medical facilities designed to maximize patient safety and experience, enhance care and create capacity to recruit additional providers so children in northwest Ohio can receive more care close to home. "This investment strengthens our ongoing commitment to expanding local access to care for Toledo's children, working collaboratively with other area providers and health care organizations," said Rick Miller, President of Nationwide Children's - Toledo. "It also represents an important economic opportunity for the northwest Ohio region. As we continue to recruit new providers, hire clinical support staff and expand our infrastructure, we anticipate these efforts will create several hundred new jobs locally." The new facilities will house a range of outpatient pediatric services, including but not limited to ancillary diagnostic testing, therapy services, behavioral health programs and clinic space for both pediatric primary care and specialty providers. They will complement the care already offered at Nationwide Children's - Toledo by expanding capacity and improving ease of access for families across the region. These efforts are already making a meaningful difference for local families like the Lorenz family of Perrysburg, who previously traveled to Columbus for certain types of specialty care. "Our family has partnered with Nationwide Children's specialists for more than a decade to support our child with more complex health needs," said Alli and Andy Lorenz, parents of Nationwide Children's - Toledo patient. "With their expansion to Toledo, we can now see the same trusted experts right here in our own community, receive local referrals and coordinate care more easily across multiple providers. This has saved us significant time from traveling out of the region and given us a strong support system knowing our son is receiving the best care possible close to home." Designed to meet the unique needs of children and families, the facilities will feature child-friendly interiors and family-centered care spaces that prioritize comfort, accessibility and clinical excellence. These new environments will support the development of multidisciplinary clinics and programs that bring pediatric subspecialists together under one roof, enabling more coordinated, comprehensive care and improving the overall patient experience. Specific locations and services will be announced in 2026. The targeted opening time frame for these new facilities is 2028 to 2030. "Nationwide Children's continued investment in Toledo is a testament to their statewide commitment to Ohio's children and families," said Governor Mike DeWine. "Their continued growth and expansion will strengthen pediatric care in northwest Ohio and help address challenges like infant mortality, that not only impact Ohio families but families nationwide." Since joining the northwest Ohio community in 2022, Nationwide Children's - Toledo has made remarkable progress in expanding access to pediatric care, recruiting specialized providers and building collaborations with organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of local children. In three years, Nationwide Children's - Toledo has recruited over 50 pediatric providers - the largest growth in local pediatric expertise in the region's history - a milestone made possible through close collaboration with other Toledo health systems. "This investment reflects our goal of ensuring Toledo's children and families have access to exceptional care within their own community. Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo cannot achieve this goal without continued collaboration with ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital, the University of Toledo, Mercy Health, and other organizations," said R.W. Mills, Chief Medical Officer of Nationwide Children's - Toledo. "We are proud of the progress we've made together, and we're just getting started." Nationwide Children's - Toledo is committed to collaborations that support and enhance pediatric care across the region. From neighboring health systems to independent providers and nonprofit organizations, the hospital believes that collaboration with other stakeholders that support the care as well as the well-being of the child and family is essential to improving whole child health in Toledo. ABOUT NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - TOLEDO In 2022, Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo joined the community with a mission to bring nationally ranked pediatric care to the children and families of northwest Ohio. Nationwide Children's - Toledo offers a wide range of specialty services and general pediatric care at nine primary care locations throughout the region. Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is consistently named to U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll list of America's top 10 children's hospitals and is one of the largest not-for-profit free-standing pediatric health care systems providing unique expertise in pediatric population health, behavioral health, genomics and health equity as the next frontiers in pediatric medicine, leading to best outcomes for the health of the whole child. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org/Toledo.

Nationwide Children's Hospital and Columbus State work together to grow local healthcare workforce. $1 million in funding support will supply training equipment for healthcare students. Campus News | Friday, March 20, 2026 Nationwide Children's Hospital, one of central Ohio's primary talent destinations for Columbus State Community College health care graduates, is supporting the college's commitment to double its healthcare graduates with $1 million in funding support. The funding will be used to purchase high-tech medical equipment allowing Columbus State students to prepare and train for their careers using the same systems as the region's major health care employers. "We're grateful to Nationwide Children's Hospital for their integral commitment to expanding the region's health care workforce," said Columbus State President David Harrison. "Nationwide Children's support will ensure our students are prepared with current practices and advanced medical technology, leading to great jobs, successful careers, and quality healthcare for central Ohio." Nationwide Children's has a deep and productive relationship with Columbus State. The hospital is both a major employer of the college's new graduates and a leading champion of health sciences education programs for their existing employees. The hospital was a pioneer in partnering with the college to provide career-advancing education for its workforce ― an initiative that allows Nationwide Children's to retain and promote staff from within in a highly competitive labor market. "We are proud to deepen our relationship with Columbus State through this ambitious effort to grow the next generation of health care professionals," said Tim Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Nationwide Children's. "Ensuring our region has a strong, highly trained workforce is essential to meeting the growing needs of children and families. By supporting access to advanced training and education, we are strengthening the pipeline of talented caregivers who will deliver exceptional care across central Ohio for years to come." Since 2021, Nationwide Children's has fully funded employees to enroll in Columbus State's respiratory therapy program. Now, the hospital fully supports employees who enroll in seven Columbus State programs that prepare graduates for in-demand, critical roles in the hospital setting. Beyond respiratory therapy, these include nursing (both at the associate and bachelor's degree completion level), medical laboratory technology, medical imaging, pharmacy technician and surgical technology. Columbus State offers students a wide range of healthcare certificate and degree programs to help students obtain their first jobs or to advance in their careers. "For many years, Columbus State has been an invaluable resource in helping us grow and develop our workforce," said Lorina Wise, Chief Human Resources Officer for Nationwide Children's. "From respiratory therapy and pharmacy technology to nursing and other critical clinical roles, their programs create meaningful career pathways for our staff. There has never been a more important time to invest in healthcare talent, and we deeply appreciate Columbus State's commitment to high-quality, affordable education that prepares graduates to thrive in today's healthcare environment." In September 2025, Columbus State broke ground on its newest academic building, OhioHealth Hall, that will enable the college to expand programs that will benefit all the region's health care employers. Nationwide Children's support will fund a large portion of new medical training equipment being purchased for the building. The college will name two new labs in recognition of Nationwide Children's: The RN Skills and the Respiratory Care & Support labs will both reflect the support from Nationwide Children's Hospital. About Nationwide Children's Hospital. Named to the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World Report's 2025-26 list of "Best Children's Hospitals," Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of America's largest not-for-profit free-standing pediatric health care systems providing unique expertise in pediatric population health, behavioral health, genomics and health equity as the next frontiers in pediatric medicine, leading to best outcomes for the health of the whole child. Integrated clinical and research programs, as well as prioritizing quality and safety, are part of what allows Nationwide Children's to advance its unique model of care. Nationwide Children's has a staff of more than 17,000 that provides state-of-the-art wellness, preventive and rehabilitative care and diagnostic treatment during more than 1.9 million patient visits annually. As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children's physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded free-standing pediatric research facilities. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org. About Columbus State Community College. Serving more than 40,000 students annually, Columbus State is the largest community college in Ohio. The college has been nationally recognized for advancements in student success and workforce innovation, including the prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award. The college serves its community at its two campus locations in downtown Columbus and Delaware County, as well as regional learning centers, offering diverse pathways to associate degrees, shorter-term industry-specific certificates, and transfer programs to four-year institutions. For more information, visit www.cscc.edu.