http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:00:47 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/04/02/monroe-county-reports-measles-case-exposure-at-multiple-locations/stories/20260402107 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/04/02/monroe-county-reports-measles-case-exposure-at-multiple-locations/stories/20260402107#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:14:58 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/04/02/monroe-county-reports-measles-case-exposure-at-multiple-locations/stories/20260402107 MONROE — The Monroe County Health Department has reported a case of measles and is urging caution for those who might have been exposed in Ida and Milan. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/04/01/fda-grants-speedy-approval-to-eli-lilly-s-weight-loss-pill-for-obesity/stories/20260401127 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/04/01/fda-grants-speedy-approval-to-eli-lilly-s-weight-loss-pill-for-obesity/stories/20260401127#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:47:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/04/01/fda-grants-speedy-approval-to-eli-lilly-s-weight-loss-pill-for-obesity/stories/20260401127 Federal regulators on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss pill, a second daily oral medication to treat obesity and other weight-related conditions. A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is displayed outside their offices in Silver Spring, Md., Dec. 10, 2020 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/26/nationwide-children-s-hospital-toledo-100-million-expansion-adds-2-sites-region/stories/20260325094 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/26/nationwide-children-s-hospital-toledo-100-million-expansion-adds-2-sites-region/stories/20260325094#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/26/nationwide-children-s-hospital-toledo-100-million-expansion-adds-2-sites-region/stories/20260325094 Nationwide Children’s Hospital -Toledo will invest more than $100 million over the next five years to expand pediatric care across the Toledo region. Rick Miller, the president of Nationwide Children's Toledo, stands inside of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Toledo on March 24. Andrew and Allison Lorenz of Perrysburg discuss their children’s patient experience March 24 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo. Andrew and Allison Lorenz of Perrysburg discuss their children’s patient experience March 24 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo. Rick Miller, the president of Nationwide Children's Toledo, listens during a conversation about his new building plans inside of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Toledo on March 24. Rick Miller, the president of Nationwide Children's Toledo, stands inside of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Toledo on March 24. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/10/fda-finds-little-evidence-that-a-generic-drug-could-help-many-people-with-autism/stories/20260310092 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/10/fda-finds-little-evidence-that-a-generic-drug-could-help-many-people-with-autism/stories/20260310092#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:22:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/10/fda-finds-little-evidence-that-a-generic-drug-could-help-many-people-with-autism/stories/20260310092 WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a generic medication for a rare brain disorder, while walking back suggestions by President Donald Trump and other administration officials that the drug showed great promise for people with autism. FILE - President Donald Trump listens as Dr. Marty Makary, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, file) https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/07/doula-services-program-launched-incarcerated-pregnant-postpartum-inmates/stories/20260307004 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/07/doula-services-program-launched-incarcerated-pregnant-postpartum-inmates/stories/20260307004#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/07/doula-services-program-launched-incarcerated-pregnant-postpartum-inmates/stories/20260307004 MONROE — Incarcerated mothers in Monroe County are no longer facing childbirth alone. Ellie Risher, program director at Selah's Center of Hope, on March 2 at the center in Monroe. Sheriff Troy Goodnough on March 2 at the county sheriff’s office in Monroe. Sheriff Troy Goodnough on March 2 at the county sheriff’s office in Monroe. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Monroe. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/04/springfield-high-school-health-clinic-provides-healthcare-to-citizens-of-holland/stories/20260226109 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/04/springfield-high-school-health-clinic-provides-healthcare-to-citizens-of-holland/stories/20260226109#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/03/04/springfield-high-school-health-clinic-provides-healthcare-to-citizens-of-holland/stories/20260226109 Access to health care is an issue for millions across the country and some organizations have taken steps to address it. The new Health Partners of Western Ohio health care center located at Springfield High School in Holland on Feb. 27. From left, staff members Claudia Chavez, Amanda Tedrick, and Tegan Everhart stand for a photo at the new Health Partners of Western Ohio health care center located at Springfield High School in Holland on Feb. 27. From left, staff members Claudia Chavez, Amanda Tedrick, and Tegan Everhart stand for a photo at the new Health Partners of Western Ohio health care center located at Springfield High School in Holland on Feb. 27. From left, staff members Claudia Chavez, Amanda Tedrick, and Tegan Everhart stand for a photo at the new Health Partners of Western Ohio health care center located at Springfield High School in Holland on Feb. 27. The new Health Partners of Western Ohio health care center located at Springfield High School in Holland. The new Health Partners of Western Ohio health care center located at Springfield High School in Holland. The new Health Partners of Western Ohio health care center located at Springfield High School in Holland. The new Health Partners of Western Ohio health care center located at Springfield High School in Holland. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/24/sates-sue-trump-administration-changes-childhood-vaccine-recommendations/stories/20260224097 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/24/sates-sue-trump-administration-changes-childhood-vaccine-recommendations/stories/20260224097#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:38:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/24/sates-sue-trump-administration-changes-childhood-vaccine-recommendations/stories/20260224097 SACRAMENTO, Calif.  — More than a dozen states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its rollback of vaccine recommendations for children, calling the move an illegal threat to public health. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaks to reporters as Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield listens outside the Supreme Court on Nov. 5 in Washington. California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks to reporters outside the Supreme Court on Nov. 5 in Washington. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/16/new-sylvania-clinic-offers-more-personalized-affordable-care/stories/20260212130 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/16/new-sylvania-clinic-offers-more-personalized-affordable-care/stories/20260212130#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:13:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/16/new-sylvania-clinic-offers-more-personalized-affordable-care/stories/20260212130 Dr. Stefan Pomrenke has opened a direct primary care clinic in Sylvania that harks back to an older standard of personalized care. Dr. Stefan Pomrenke works in his direct primary care clinic on Feb. 12 in downtown Sylvania. Dr. Stefan Pomrenke works in his direct primary care clinic on Feb. 12 in downtown Sylvania. Dr. Stefan Pomrenke works in his direct primary care clinic on Feb. 12 in downtown Sylvania. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/15/as-some-people-push-make-profound-autism-own-diagnosis/stories/20260215142 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/15/as-some-people-push-make-profound-autism-own-diagnosis/stories/20260215142#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:44:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/15/as-some-people-push-make-profound-autism-own-diagnosis/stories/20260215142 AYER, Mass. — Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again. Ronan Murphy hugs his mother, Andrea, while looking at the snow falling outside their home in Ayer, Mass., on Jan. 17. Matthew Murphy plays with his son, Connor, on a balance ball at home in Ayer, Mass., on Jan. 16. Ronan Murphy works on a sorting problem during an applied behavior analysis after school in his home in Ayer, Mass., on Jan. 16. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/11/program-offers-info-about-infant-health-resources/stories/20260211116 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/11/program-offers-info-about-infant-health-resources/stories/20260211116#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:25:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/11/program-offers-info-about-infant-health-resources/stories/20260211116 Mercy Health will hold its Love Your Baby health and wellness event Friday afternoon at a central Toledo supermarket. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/05/trumprx-launch-unclear-lower-drug-prices-patients/stories/20260205132 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/05/trumprx-launch-unclear-lower-drug-prices-patients/stories/20260205132#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:42:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/05/trumprx-launch-unclear-lower-drug-prices-patients/stories/20260205132 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate at a time when health care and the cost of living are growing concerns for Americans. TrumpRx is a key component of President Donald Trump's efforts to lower drug prices. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/02/free-health-screenings-fostoria-residents-learning-center/stories/20260126010 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/02/free-health-screenings-fostoria-residents-learning-center/stories/20260126010#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/02/02/free-health-screenings-fostoria-residents-learning-center/stories/20260126010 FOSTORIA — Seneca County General Health District is offering free health screenings on Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fostoria Learning Center, 342 Perry St. A blood pressure kit is used during a demonstration. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/22/utmc-nursing-program-receives-national-award-for-excellence/stories/20260121119 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/22/utmc-nursing-program-receives-national-award-for-excellence/stories/20260121119#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:26:32 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/22/utmc-nursing-program-receives-national-award-for-excellence/stories/20260121119 A nursing unit at the University of Toledo Medical Center has received national recognition for high-quality patient care. University of Toledo Medical Center https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/20/ohio-poll-childhood-vaccinations-support-parents-pediatrics/stories/20260120105 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/20/ohio-poll-childhood-vaccinations-support-parents-pediatrics/stories/20260120105#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:14:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/20/ohio-poll-childhood-vaccinations-support-parents-pediatrics/stories/20260120105 A strong majority of parents support childhood vaccinations, according to a poll conducted Oct. 2-14 by the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. A flu shot sits in a tray on Jan. 8 at the Lucas County Health Department in Toledo. From left, Angie Bauman, director of nursing, gets her flu shot from Dyana Newton on Jan. 8 at the Lucas County Health Department. Health department staff members enter the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, April 8, in Andrews, Texas. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/14/health-department-reports-2-flu-related-pediatric-deaths/stories/20260114129 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/14/health-department-reports-2-flu-related-pediatric-deaths/stories/20260114129#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:40:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/14/health-department-reports-2-flu-related-pediatric-deaths/stories/20260114129 The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department on Wednesday announced there have been two confirmed flu-related pediatric deaths in Lucas County in the past month. Toledo-Lucas County Health Department https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/07/new-flu-strain-ohio-accelerate-february-health-sickness/stories/20260107135 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/07/new-flu-strain-ohio-accelerate-february-health-sickness/stories/20260107135#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/07/new-flu-strain-ohio-accelerate-february-health-sickness/stories/20260107135 More people are getting sick with the flu in Ohio and nationally, according to Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health. From left, Angie Bauman, Director of Nursing, gets her flu shot from Dyana Newton Jan. 8 at the Lucas County Health Department in Toledo. Ohio Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, seen here in 2023, held a news conference Wednesday to address Ohio's rising number of flu cases. Dr. Brian Kaminski of ProMedica speaks about coronavirus during a news conference with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in 2020 at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport. Flu shot Jan. 8 at the Lucas County Health Department in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/05/flu-season-surged-over-the-holiday-rivals-last-winter-epidemic/stories/20260105106 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/05/flu-season-surged-over-the-holiday-rivals-last-winter-epidemic/stories/20260105106#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:12:44 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/medical/2026/01/05/flu-season-surged-over-the-holiday-rivals-last-winter-epidemic/stories/20260105106 NEW YORK — U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse. A nurse prepares a flu shot at the Salvation Army in Atlanta on Feb. 7, 2018.