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December 10, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s NICU at Kettering Health begins caring for critically ill newborns

Dayton Children’s Hospital begins managing and operating its second NICU, located at Kettering Health Main Campus, operating as a hospital within a hospital. This endeavor will provide seamless, integrated care for critically ill newborns at Kettering Health and provides the groundwork for both organizations’ commitment to improving maternal and infant mortality rates in our region.  

An experienced leader will be at the helm. Ginny Dalton, DNP, RN, NE-BC is the newly named senior director of NICU services for Dayton Children’s and will manage both the NICU at Dayton Children’s and at Kettering Health. She was previously the administrative director of nursing for surgical and women’s services at Kettering Health Main Campus   and has a proven commitment to excellence, collaboration and communication. 

“We see this as a key step to providing the best possible care and experience for patients during the crucial initial days of a child’s life,” said Adam Maycock, president of Kettering Health Main Campus. “This will not only keep more families together through their comprehensive, whole-person care, but further strengthen how both organizations support health through pregnancy, delivery and the first steps of life in our community.” 

In addition to Dayton Children’s Hospital operating and managing the NICU at Kettering Health Main Campus, the collaboration will offer opportunities for innovation in the care of babies. Both Kettering Health and Dayton Children’s pride themselves on providing exceptional patient experiences and are committed to finding the best possible coordination of care for immediate and long-term care planning.  

“Together we are going to make Dayton the best place to be born and grow up,” said Debbie Feldman, president and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital. “Through this teamwork, we give babies the best possible start in life and work to overcome critical health issues that our community faces, such as the high rate of infant mortality.”   

Fast facts about NICU admissions, according to a 2025 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report: 

  • NICU admission rates increased in Ohio by 13% from 2016 to 2023. 
  • That means nearly 1 in 10 infants (9.8%) was admitted to a NICU in 2023. 
  • The increase was across all races and ethnicities, maternal age groups, gestational age and birthweight categories.  
twin newborn babies in Dayton Children's NICU bed at Kettering Health.

the importance of NICU care

NICU care provides a specialized, high-tech environment for premature or critically ill newborns. This immediate and intensive medical care improves outcomes and helps babies survive and thrive. Key offerings include:  

  • Support and minimized stress for the entire family
  • Specialized medical expertise with advanced treatment for complex conditions 
  • Immediate and constant monitoring   
  • Advanced technology and equipment  
  • Improved outcomes 

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November 14, 2025 | news post

Debbie Feldman, president and CEO, announces retirement from Dayton Children’s

Retirement effective June 30, 2026 after 14 years of transformational leadership

After nearly 14 years, Deborah A. Feldman, fourth president and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital, announces her retirement, effective June 30, 2026.   

“Every child in the Dayton region deserves a great children’s hospital close to home,” says Feldman. “I am proud to say that Dayton Children’s is that world class children’s hospital on every measure – from the quality of care, to the patient and family experience, to superior access to services. I am incredibly honored to have been a part of these remarkable achievements.”  

Since joining the organization in 2012, Feldman and her leadership team have focused on improving the health of children in the Dayton region, both inside the hospital and by aligning with community partners to reduce barriers to health. Key accomplishments include:  

  • Created and guided the hospital through two strategic plans, Destination 2020 and Reinventing the Path to Children’s Health which resulted in transformational growth.  
    • More than tripled revenue   
    • Increased number of providers by more than 500%  
    • Earned Magnet designation, Level 1 Trauma certification and Level 1 Pediatric Surgery verification and US News rankings in three specialties  
    • Initiated a comprehensive plan to address the pediatric mental health crisis of the community   
  • Forged care alliances with health care organizations for a cohesive approach that reduced costly duplication of services and amplified individual efforts  
  • Aligned with community partners to reduce barriers to health through innovative projects, including Vermillion Place, a first-of-its-kind kinship housing community, and the Center for Community Health  
  • Invested more than $800 million in new and refreshed facilities including: 
    • An eight-story patient tower in 2017  
    • An expanded south campus including specialty and primary care, a pharmacy, an emergency department and a surgery center from 2016 – 2018  
    • The Connor Child Health Pavilion in 2019  
    • Four new or expanded outpatient care centers   
    • Four Kids Express locations  
    • Specialty care center on the main campus in 2023  
    • The Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness in 2025  

Debbie embodies the trifecta of commitment to excellence, quest for innovation and heartfelt compassion,” says Mike McQuiston, chair for Dayton Children’s board of trustees and partner at the Connor Group. “Her first question is always ‘how will this impact the children of our community?’ Then once committed to a project, her last question is ‘how fast can we get it done to serve our kids?’ There is a reason Dayton Children’s moves at ‘the speed of Feldman!’”   

Beginning November 7, 2025, the executive search firm Spencer Stuart will begin nationwide recruitment for the next president and CEO. The Dayton Children’s Board of Trustees expects to make a decision by late spring 2026.  

“I have full faith that the board of trustees will select the right candidate who is committed to Dayton Children’s relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach,” says Feldman.   

For more information about Debbie Feldman’s accomplishments, honors and achievements.    

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November 14, 2025 | news post

Community celebrates opening of Vermillion Place, a first-of-its-kind housing community for kinship care families

A new chapter in community support began today in the Old North Dayton neighborhood. Partners, families and leaders gathered to celebrate the first phase of completion for Vermillion Place, a neighborhood designed to provide safe, affordable homes for families providing care for their extended family. 

“This initiative is more than housing,” says Jessica Salem, executive director of the Dayton Children’s Center for Community Health. “It’s about nurturing a sense of belonging and providing support for kinship families who give so much to the children in their care.” 

Dayton Children’s community health workers identified a growing need for stable housing among kinship families—grandparents, aunts, uncles and others stepping in to care for children when parents cannot.  Working together with more than a dozen local, state and national partners, Dayton Children’s provided the seed, and their support grew this idea into a fruitful project. It’s an innovative approach unlike any other model across the country to support kinship care families.  

honoring a servant leader 

The development along Alaska Street is named Vermillion Place, in honor of Don Vermillion, a long-time public servant of the Dayton region. Don served 30 years in local government as Miamisburg City Manager and then Montgomery County Administrator.   

When his chapter in public office ended, he didn’t step away—he stepped forward, guiding the next generation of public servants as a professor at the University of Dayton Fitz Center for Leadership in Community and Political Science Department. In this role, he trained hundreds of the next generation of servant leaders in his fundamental truth – good government begins with the people it serves. He shepherded them into Dayton’s neighborhoods, one by one, to discover the needs of its citizens. 

Old North Dayton held a special place in Don’s heart. This is where his wife grew up; they were married down the street at Holy Cross. Every Easter, you could find him there, happily rolling eggs on the lawn.  

“Don was my mentor at the county and a mentor of many of our community leaders today,” says Debbie Feldman, president and CEO for Dayton Children’s Hospital. “This is exactly the type of endeavor he would have championed. I can think of no better way to honor his legacy than creating this namesake.” 

made possible through community partnerships  

This ambitious project has been made possible through the dedication, expertise and support of numerous partners, including: 

  • Dayton Children’s Hospital  
  • Ohio Housing Finance Agency (syndicated by Marble Cliff Capital)  
  • City of Dayton HOME and American Rescue Plan  
  • Montgomery County HOME  
  • First Financial Bank  
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  
  • The Housing Development Loan (HDL) program   
  • Wallick Communities, property management  
  • ATA Beilharz Architects  
  • CityWide Community Development 
  • PNC Bank  
  • Model Group
  • HOPE of the Midwest

about Vermillion Place 

  • 26 homes between Alaska and Rita Streets  
  • Each has three bedrooms and two bathrooms 
  • A playground and community room  
  • Close to schools, parks, urban amenities and Dayton Children’s Hospital for easy access to resources 
  • Families gain links to education, food and social services, reducing isolation 

who can apply for kinship housing? 

Wallick Communities is the property manager and is responsible for all tenant selection, leasing and maintenance of the community. 

  • Priority will be given to kinship caregivers with legal custody of the children in their care, especially those who might have specific chronic health conditions. 
  • Applicants do not currently have to live in Montgomery County but must be willing to relocate. 
  • Housing is income-restricted; housing costs should not exceed 40% of household income. 

For more information or to apply, contact Wallick Communities (614) 980-4979. Learn more here. 

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November 14, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s Hospital earns national recognition in three specialties from U.S. News & World Report

Recognition highlights excellence in neonatology, orthopedics and pediatric mental health care

Dayton Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in three specialties:  

  • Neonatology (NICU) earned a national ranking for the first time, highlighting the advanced, family-centered care provided to the hospital’s most fragile newborns. 
  • Orthopedics ranked for the sixth consecutive year for the division’s excellence in treating everything from sports injuries and scoliosis to complex fractures and congenital conditions. 
  • Pediatric mental health services were also ranked among the nation’s best, reflecting the hospital’s investment in addressing the critical and growing mental health needs of children and teens. 

“From broken bones to fragile newborns to supporting mental health, families can be confident they are receiving expert care right here in their backyard,” said Deborah Feldman, president and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital. “We are honored to be this community’s children’s hospital, and we will never stop going above and beyond for our kids.” 

“Being close to home is essential for families with newborns who need critical care,” said Mulakkan David Yohannan, MD, division chief of neonatology at Dayton Children’s. “We make sure that parents get advanced, life-saving care while remaining close to their support system.”  

“This team pours its heart and soul into caring for children. We are always looking for ways to reinvent the path to health, whether it be the most innovative spinal surgeries or programs tailored specifically for athletes, because our children deserve nothing but the best,” said Michael Albert, MD, division chief of pediatric orthopedics at Dayton Children’s Hospital. 

“Behind every service we add and every program we expand is a child who deserves hope and a family who deserves support,” said Kelly Blankenship, DO, division chief of psychiatry at Dayton Children’s. “We are committed to building brighter futures for kids and families across our community.” 

While national rankings are one way to measure excellence, Dayton Children’s emphasizes that the most important measure is the care families experience every day. “These rankings affirm what our families already know that Dayton Children’s is a place where expertise and compassion come together,” said Feldman. 

For the 2025-2026 rankings, U.S. News, together with RTI International, a North Carolina-based research firm, collected and analyzed data from 118 children’s hospitals and surveyed thousands of pediatric specialists. Children’s hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices, and level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care. 

“Being a top-ranked pediatric hospital means more than just excelling in a single specialty — it means being a pillar of outstanding care for your entire region,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “Our rankings acknowledge these hospitals for their comprehensive excellence, helping families find the very best care conveniently located within their state and community.” 

The full rankings for the 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals national, regional/state and specialty rankings can be found at USNews.com. For more information, explore #BestChildrensHospitals on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and X. 

About U.S. News & World Report 
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October 29, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s announces new Surgeon-in-Chief, Associate CMO

Dr. Arturo Aranda

Effective November 1, Arturo Aranda, MD will assume the role of Surgeon-in-Chief and Associate Chief Medical Officer,. In this position, Dr. Aranda will oversee the Department of Surgery, which includes perioperative services, all surgical divisions and anesthesia. 

As Dr. Aranda steps down from his duties as division chief to take over this position, several changes within the Pediatric Surgery Division have been announced: 

  • Dr. John Crow will serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery while continuing his roles as Trauma Director and PICU Surgical Director for the hospital. 
  • Dr. Oliver Soldes will serve as Chief Surgical Quality and Outcomes Officer and MDCSV. 
  • Dr. Elisabeth Wynne will assume the role of Associate Program Director of Surgery at Wright State University and continue as COG representative and NICU Surgical Director. 
  • Dr. Anne Mackow will become the NSQIP Champion and continue as Director of the Chest Wall Center. 

As a final action as division chief, Dr. Aranda announced the hiring of Dr. Tate Nice, a pediatric surgeon from San Antonio, who will join Dayton Children’s in January 2026. His addition will restore the team to five full-time pediatric surgeons plus the Surgeon-in-Chief, further strengthening the division’s ability to provide advanced, high-quality surgical care to children and families. 

Dr. Aranda completed a general surgical residency at Wright State University and Monterrey University Christus-Muguerza Hospital in Monterrey, Mexico. He is fellowship trained in pediatric surgery from the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and received certification in pediatric robotic surgery from Boston Children’s Hospital. He practiced pediatric surgery at Christus-Muguerza Hospital in Monterrey, Mexico before being recruited by Dayton Children’s in 2011. In 2019, he became the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery. He holds a Certified Physician Executive degree and an MBA. As a father of four, he enjoys attending their activities with his wife. 

“I am deeply proud of the incredible team within our surgery division,” said Dr. Aranda. “We have built a culture centered on patient safety, performance improvement and collaboration. I look forward to continuing to work with our entire team at this wonderful hospital, where we save and improve the lives of babies and children every day. It is a pleasure to work in an institution whose mission, vision, and values align with our calling to be part of a healthcare team” 

Dayton Children’s Hospital remains committed to providing world-class surgical care and innovation to the region’s children and families, driven by a team of highly skilled, compassionate experts. 

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October 3, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s Hospital thanks the community for record-breaking $85 million in donations to the Do.More. so all kids thrive campaign

Funds support key initiatives in the relentless pursuit of optimal health for children

Dayton Children’s celebrates the record-breaking culmination of the six-year, Do.More. so all kids thrive fundraising campaign. While the goal was $75 million, the community went above and beyond to support the hospital with $85 million dollars in donations in three key areas: elevating mental health, advancing care and removing barriers.  

This support is a crucial addition to the $400 million that Dayton Children’s invested over the span of the Do. More. campaign toward the most urgent challenges facing children in the region.   

“We are truly in this together. It is incredibly humbling that our community supported Dayton Children’s mission at such an historic and unprecedented level,” says Jena Pado, vice president, chief development officer of Dayton Children’s Hospital.

“It means they believe in our vision, they believe we are on the right path and they believe that together, as a community, we can make Dayton the very best place for children to grow up and thrive.” 

thank you for helping us do. more. 

Take a few moments to learn more about the impact of the Do. More. campaign. 

A special thank you to those who provided transformational gifts: 

  • The Mathile Family
  • The Connor Group Kids & Community Partners 
  • Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services
  • CareSource 
  • Greener Pastures Foundation 
  • Speedway stores, part of 7-Eleven Inc. 
  • Dayton Children’s staff collectively 
  • U.S. Congressman Mike Turner and the Department of Housing and Urban Development 

In addition to the $85 million raised in the campaign, Dayton Children’s extends the deepest gratitude to Ohio state leaders for a $25 million investment in pediatric mental health. 

  • Ohio Governor Mike DeWine 
  • Ohio General Assembly 

A heartfelt thank you to the campaign co-chairs: 

  • Rob and Jane Connelly 
  • Tony and Jean Kenney 

elevating mental health

Sixty percent of the donations to the campaign were allocated to elevating mental health along with an additional $25 million from the state’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds specifically toward the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. The Mathile Center will begin accepting inpatients on August 13, 2025. 

“One in five children will need care for a mental health issue, making this the health care crisis of our children’s generation,” says Kelly Blankenship, DO, associate chief medical officer for mental health. “Families are depending on us to de-escalate the mental health crisis by providing more services and giving them tools to manage mental health throughout their lives.” 

The funds allow: 

  • Expansion and alignment of crisis care services with the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness 
  • Expansion of therapy into more communities, such as Beavercreek and Huber Heights 
  • Providing early intervention and prevention services for more children in more places, including The Connor Child Health Pavilion, to teach resilience and prevent a crisis from occurring 

advancing care

Last year, children sought treatment at Dayton Children’s nearly 700,000 times. Every one of them deserves the highest-level care that meets their unique needs. This means expanding high touch, personalized care like sensory rooms and child life as well as investing in high-tech, state-of-the-art care such as new, life-saving technologies, optimal healing environments and cutting-edge clinical research.  

These funds allow: 

  • Investment in advanced technology for the increasingly complex care needs of our region’s tiniest babies as well as children with chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries, including a clinical simulation center 
  • Pioneering collaborations, like the Living Biobank, to develop and implement new treatments for pediatric cancer, sickle cell and other life-altering health conditions 
  • Expanded interventions such as Canine Co-pilots, music therapy and child life support that reduce stress and improve outcomes 

removing barriers

Too many of our region’s children face uncertain futures due to poor health. Ohio ranks 47 out of 50 states in health outcomes with children ranking toward the bottom. Adverse experiences such as poverty, food insecurity, lack of access to pediatric primary care and abuse create barriers to optimal health. Innovative approaches are needed to improve our children’s health today and in the future. 

These funds allow: 

  • Creation of a pediatric urgent care in West Dayton to improve access to care 
  • Expansion of social needs screening to thousands more families to identify barriers to good health such as food insecurity and connect them to resources that help them lead healthier lives 
  • Support for injury prevention in our community 

“Our children deserve a great children’s hospital close to home,” says Debbie Feldman, president and CEO. “They deserve a hospital that not only helps sick kids get better, but one that reinvents the path to health so all children can thrive. We are so thankful for the overwhelming support of our community. Together we will continue the relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach.” 

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October 3, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s offers inside look at Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness

Dayton Children’s Hospital celebrates the completion of the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness, welcoming the community with a tour.

“Every detail of the Mathile Center was designed with intention—creating a beautiful, welcoming environment that is both safe and deeply healing,” said Cindy Burger, vice president and chief experience officer at Dayton Children’s Hospital.

“We know that space matters, especially for children in crisis, and we wanted to reflect the same compassion and care that our team brings to every child and family who walks through these doors.” 

A strategic approach
“Mental health is the defining crisis of our children’s generation and therefore, one of our strategic priorities,” said Debbie Feldman, president and CEO of Dayton Children’s Children’s. “The Mathile Center serves as the centerpiece of a full spectrum of services Dayton Children’s provides for the community, from therapists in schools to community health workers, to the new and expanded mental health outpatient care center in Miamisburg. It anchors a strong alignment with our community-based providers, as no one organization can do it alone.”

The Mathile Center consolidates, expands and enhances all the crisis mental health services currently available at Dayton Children’s under one roof, while adding novel solutions to difficult problems. This allows for greater continuity of care, operational efficiencies and better communication.

“For example, before a child is discharged from the inpatient unit, we can take them down to meet the day treatment team making it much more comfortable for the child,” says Kelly Blankenship, DO, associate chief of mental health at Dayton Children’s. “The child now knows what to expect, and is therefore much more likely to continue their care in the program. That matters because kids who attend our day treatment programs are 50% less likely to have a repeat inpatient stay.”

services inside

  • Price Family Crisis Center – Moving and expanding from the main hospital, this space adds more assessment rooms to allow greater access so more children will be able to get care when they need, keeping families closer to home.
  • Inpatient treatment – Also moving and expanding from the main hospital, the inpatient unit doubles in size offering 48 beds across two floors. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and a unique media board. Children also have access to three outdoor spaces to take advantage of the natural healing properties of fresh air and sunshine. Therapy can consist of movement like yoga or dance, art expression and music.
  • Bridge clinic – This service “bridges” the gap between a crisis event and connection to a long-term therapist for kids and teens who are not linked to a community mental health provider. Expanded staff and space now mean that every child who comes to the crisis center meets with a mental health professional the very next day. That care continues until a transition can be made to a provider in the community, which can sometimes take a few weeks.
  • Day treatment – Moving from the First Street location, day treatment consists of two programs – partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. These programs follow an inpatient stay and allow a child to continue their healing journey with a higher level of treatment after they return home.

together, we can
This giant leap forward is only possible with the generous support of the community.

  • Governor DeWine and the regional delegation for the Ohio Assembly allocated $25 million dollars to this project from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
  • Congressman Mike Turner and the Department of Housing and Urban Development granted $2 million.
  • The Mathile family has a legacy of support for the hospital, a generous donation to this project and community engagement to encourage others.
  • All donors to the Do.More. so all kids thrive campaign to elevate mental health which raised more than $24 million for this project.

fast facts 

  • Address: 860 Valley Street 
  • Project cost: $108 million 
  • Construction and design:
    • Danis Construction
    • Cannon Design/FKP
    • Clara Carpenter Designs
    • Champlin Architecture

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September 26, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s partners with Abridge to enhance care conversations

One of the nation’s first pediatric hospitals to deploy Abridge’s AI-powered technology for clinical conversations


Dayton Children’s Hospital is teaming up with Abridge to bring advanced AI technology into the exam room—helping doctors and nurses spend less time on paperwork and more time focused on patients and families. As one of the first pediatric hospitals in the nation to use this innovative platform, Dayton Children’s is leading the way in making care conversations clearer, more personal and more connected.

Abridge’s ambient AI platform is designed to transform medical conversations into accurate, structured documentation during patient appointments. By integrating directly with the hospital’s electronic health record (EHR) system, the platform enables providers to spend more time connecting with patients and less time managing documentation, improving both clinician experience and quality of care.

“The question for health systems is not really, ‘should we do ambient AI? – because ambient will very quickly be the expected functionality for providers,” said J.D. Whitlock, chief information officer at Dayton Children’s. “The question is, who is the best strategic partner for ambient? We chose Abridge because of the quality of the AI-generated notes, their depth of integration with EPIC, the hospital’s EHR system and their aggressive product roadmap.”

Abridge’s platform is distinguished by its Contextual Reasoning Engine  – an AI architecture that produces more clinically useful and billable notes at the point of care. It supports more than 50 specialties and over 28 languages, making it a versatile tool for diverse care environments, including outpatient clinics, emergency departments, and inpatient settings. Abridge is committed to patient privacy and has a robust policy outlining practices to ensure data is secure and patients are empowered with their medical information.      

“As every parent knows, pediatric clinicians face unique challenges when seeing patients, including fidgety and crying patients,” said Dr. Shiv Rao, CEO and Founder of Abridge and a practicing cardiologist in Pittsburgh. “That’s why we designed Abridge’s AI to understand the subtleties of pediatric care, enabling the heroes who heal our children to focus on caring for kids and their families.”

The integration of Abridge at Dayton Children’s comes at a time when health systems nationwide are searching for solutions to combat clinician burnout and improve care delivery efficiency. As one of the first pediatric hospitals with this technology, Dayton Children’s continues to lead in transforming the care experience for both providers and patients.

About Abridge
Abridge was founded in 2018 to power deeper understanding in healthcare. The enterprise-grade AI platform transforms medical conversations into clinically useful and billable documentation at the point of care, reducing administrative burden and clinician burnout while improving patient experience. With deep EHR integration, support for 28+ languages, and 50+ specialties, Abridge is used across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, emergency department, and inpatient.

Abridge’s enterprise-grade AI platform is purpose-built for healthcare. Supported by Linked Evidence, Abridge is the only solution that maps AI-generated summaries to source data, helping clinicians quickly trust and verify the output. As a pioneer in generative AI for healthcare, Abridge is setting the industry standard for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems.

Abridge was recently awarded Best in KLAS for Ambient AI segment in addition to other accolades, including TIME Best Inventions of 2024, the 2024 Forbes AI 50 List, and Fortune’s 2024 AI 50 Innovators.

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September 17, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s and YMCA help kids learn to swim, boosts parent water safety knowledge

Dayton Children’s Hospital, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Dayton, provided free swimming lessons for 575 children this summer, while also equipping parents and caregivers with lifesaving knowledge about drowning prevention. 

The program, funded through a Community Injury Action Group (CIAG), ran from May through July at five YMCA locations, with additional lessons scheduled through September. Alongside the lessons, Dayton Children’s injury prevention team provided education on the nationally recognized ‘5 Layers of Protection,’ designed to prevent drownings: 

  1. Constant supervision: Always watching children when they are in or near water. 
  2. Barriers: Installing fences, gates and pool covers to prevent unsupervised access. 
  3. Life jackets: Ensuring children wear properly fitted flotation devices in open water. 
  4. Water competency: Teaching children to swim and safely navigate water. 
  5. Emergency preparedness: Knowing CPR and having a plan in case of an accident. 

To measure impact, parents completed pre- and post-tests on drowning prevention. The results were striking: 

  • Pre-test average score: 60% 
  • Post-test average score: 98% 

“Educating more families about water safety and drowning prevention empowers them to recognize risks, make safer choices around water and respond effectively in emergencies,” said Stefani Taylor, active transportation and water safety injury prevention specialist at Dayton Children’s. “This knowledge, combined with the ‘5 Layers of Protection,’ can significantly reduce preventable tragedies and create a culture of safety in our community.” 

Drowning remains the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many parents who participated in the program admitted they had no prior knowledge of the ‘5 Layers of Protection’ or how drowning actually occurs. 

While the free swimming lessons were made possible through grant funding, Dayton Children’s has shared the education materials with all five YMCA locations to help continue reaching families. Organizations interested in training opportunities or resources are encouraged to fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/KLv59XFm7c 

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August 25, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s Hospital and Kettering Health announce agreement to enhance care for critically ill newborns

Kettering Health Level III NICU will become a Dayton Children’s NICU as a hospital within a hospitalç

Dayton Children’s Hospital and Kettering Health announce an agreement aimed at improving the health of the Greater Dayton community. Dayton Children’s will operate and manage the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) at Kettering Health Main Campus as a Dayton Children’s NICU, a hospital within a hospital.  

This joint effort will focus on providing seamless, integrated care for critically ill newborns at Kettering Health and lays the groundwork for both organizations’ commitment to improving maternal and infant mortality rates in our region.  

“We see this collaboration as a key step to providing the best possible care and experience for patients during the crucial initial days of a child’s life,” said Adam Maycock, president of Kettering Health Main Campus. “This will not only keep more families together through their comprehensive, whole-person care, but further strengthen how both organizations support health through pregnancy, delivery and the first steps of life in our community.” 

In addition to Dayton Children’s Hospital operating and managing the NICU at Kettering Health Main Campus, the collaboration will offer opportunities for innovation in the care of babies. Both Kettering Health and Dayton Children’s pride themselves on providing exceptional patient experiences and are committed to finding the best possible coordination of care for immediate and long-term care planning.  

“Together we are going to make Dayton the best place to be born and grow up,” said Debbie Feldman, president and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital. “Through this teamwork, we give babies the best possible start in life and work to overcome critical health issues that our community faces, such as the high rate of infant mortality.”   

Dayton Children’s and Kettering Health are working with leaders, providers and staff at both health systems to complete the structure of this collaboration, with implementation targeted for fall 2025. 

about Kettering Health:  
As a faith-based, nonprofit health system, Kettering Health strives to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Kettering Health is made up of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient locations throughout western Ohio, as well as Kettering Health Medical Group—with more than 700 board-certified providers dedicated to elevating the health, healing, and hope of the community. Kettering College, a division of Kettering Health Main Campus, is a fully accredited college that specializes in health science education. For more, visit ketteringhealth.org. 

about Dayton Children’s:  
Children aren’t just little adults. Dayton Children’s offers families expert care that’s uniquely tailored to their child’s needs when and where they need it most. The hospital has the region’s only American College of Surgeons verified pediatric level 1 trauma center and a level 1 children’s surgery center, meaning we provide the highest level of care in the most difficult circumstances. Achieving the gold standard of nursing care, Magnet recognition, and honored by U.S. News & World Report for orthopedic and mental health care, Dayton Children’s hosts nearly 700,000 patient visits a year.  Dayton Children’s also trains our country’s military pediatricians through a partnership with Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and the U.S. Air Force in the nation’s only civilian-military pediatric training program. Learn more at www.childrensdayton.org. 

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