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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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August 14, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness welcomes first inpatients

hospital’s crisis center also relocates to new state-of-the-art facility

Dayton Children’s Hospital marks a milestone in its commitment to pediatric mental health with the opening of the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness to inpatients, and the relocation of the hospital’s crisis center into the new building. 

The move represents far more than a change of address, it’s a significant step forward in providing compassionate, comprehensive mental health care in a space designed specifically for children and teens. The Mathile Center features expanded inpatient and crisis care capacity, therapeutic activity spaces and an environment focused on safety, healing and hope. 

The move to the Mathile Center was carefully coordinated to prioritize patient and staff safety, ensure privacy and minimize disruption.  

  • 19 patients from the inpatient mental health unit were transported from the main campus to the Mathile Center using a secure and private route. 
  • The crisis center closed at midnight on August 12 and re-opened in its new home at 10:00 a.m. August 13. 

The Mathile Center, located adjacent to Dayton Children’s main campus at 860 Valley Street, was designed with input from mental health professionals, patients and families to create a calming, therapeutic environment. The facility offers: 

  • Expanded inpatient mental health services to meet growing demand. 
  • Crisis care in a dedicated, child-friendly space to provide timely intervention. 
  • Natural light, art and open spaces to promote healing. 
  • Enhanced safety and security features to support patients and staff. 

This milestone comes at a critical time as mental health needs among children and adolescents continue to rise. With the opening of the Mathile Center, Dayton Children’s will be able to serve more families and deliver care in a facility that reflects the dignity and importance of mental and emotional well-being. 

The Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness was made possible through the generosity of community donors, including a transformational gift from the Mathile family, and the dedication of hospital staff who have worked tirelessly to bring this vision to life. 

For more information about the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness, visit childrensdayton.org. 

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June 19, 2025 | news post

Dayton teen receives life-changing gene therapy thanks to partnership between Dayton Children’s and Nationwide Children’s

A transformative new chapter is unfolding in sickle cell care for local families, thanks to the powerful collaboration between Dayton Children’s Hospital and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Seventeen-year-old Carlos A., a Dayton resident living with sickle cell disease (SCD), is now thriving at home—pain-free—after becoming one of the first patients in the nation to receive CASGEVY™, a cutting-edge gene therapy recently approved for clinical use. 

Carlos’ journey with sickle cell disease began at just one year old. For years, he endured severe pain crises, organ damage and frequent hospitalizations. But thanks to Nationwide Children’s and Dayton Children’s one program, two campus approach to bone marrow transplants, Carlos was able to receive this groundbreaking therapy with the support of both institutions every step of the way. 

“Thanks to the active collaboration between Nationwide Children’s and Dayton Children’s, Carlos’ care following discharge will continue closer to his home,” said Mukund Dole, MD, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Dayton Children’s Hospital and program director of the West Central Ohio Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center in Dayton.

“It is truly wonderful to be able to work together in this way to nurture this kind of outcome for a patient with sickle cell disease.” 

Carlos’ 18-month journey to gene therapy included close coordination between his Dayton Children’s care team and specialists at Nationwide Children’s. He received monthly exchange transfusions, multiple rounds of stem cell mobilization, chemotherapy and finally, the CASGEVY infusion—a CRISPR-based therapy that reactivates the body’s ability to produce fetal hemoglobin. The result: red blood cells that can once again flow freely, without causing the painful blockages that define sickle cell disease. 

“Carlos has been through a very traumatic journey with his sickle cell disease, so when we presented this gene therapy option to his family, they were excited to pursue it,” said Hemalatha Rangarajan, MD, pediatric stem cell transplant physician at Nationwide Children’s. “The type of gene therapy Carlos has undergone resulted in a reawakening of the fetal hemoglobin, the hemoglobin that is present in utero. Now, Carlos is making his own fetal hemoglobin, which should not cause further sickle cell crisis.” 

While the infusion itself took less than an hour, the impact is lifelong. Carlos is now pain-free and optimistic about what lies ahead.  

“I want to enjoy life before I get to the grind. I want to go outside for longer, be in extreme temperatures for as long as I want, because my physical strength can be up for it,” said Carlos. “I wish that this had been available earlier in my life, and I hope that a lot more kids get access to this, not just me.” 

With recovery now underway, Carlos will continue his follow-up care at Dayton Children’s, thanks to the shared program’s integrated approach. This joint effort ensures seamless continuity of care, from gene therapy consultation through long-term monitoring and support. 

“We didn’t think people cared enough about sickle cell, because it only affects a certain demographic of Americans,” said Carlos’ grandmother, Crystal Sullivan. “Now, Carlos has his freedom. We can finally do whatever he wants—without fear of pain.” 

Nationwide Children’s became an authorized treatment center for CASGEVY™ in December 2023. The therapy, which uses CRISPR technology to edit a patient’s own stem cells, is the first of its kind and represents a promising leap forward in the search for a cure. 

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June 2, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s opens new outpatient care center

Expanded services in Centerville/Washington Township offer convenient care for local families

Dayton Children’s Hospital opens its newest outpatient care center in Centerville/Washington Township. Located at 5501 Far Hills Avenue, the new two-story, 26,540-square-foot building, expands access to specialized pediatric services in a convenient and kid-friendly setting. 

The Centerville/Washington Township outpatient care center offers the services that families use on a frequent basis, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language therapy. Children typically attend these appointments weekly, so keeping that care close to home is much more convenient for families.  

This new location also provides laboratory testing and imaging, replacing Dayton Children’s Kettering testing center.  

“As we continue to grow and meet the needs of families across the region, this new outpatient care center allows us to offer expert, child-focused care even closer to home,” said Debbie Feldman, president and CEO of Dayton Children’s Hospital.

“With expanded space and services, the Centerville/Washington Township location ensures that more families can access the care their children need to thrive.” 

Laboratory and imaging services at the new location are available for walk-in visits with a physician referral. Rehabilitation therapies require both a referral and an appointment. 

Centerville/Washington Township outpatient care center fast facts: 

  • Address: 5501 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 
  • Phone: 937-641-3070 (option 1) 
  • Hours
    • Rehabilitation services: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm  
    • Lab and imaging: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:30 pm 

Dayton Children’s outpatient care centers: 

  • Beavercreek 
  • Centerville/Washington Township 
  • Dayton 
  • Huber Heights 
  • Springboro 
  • Troy 

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February 21, 2025 | news post

Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright State University expand longtime partnership

The Wright State University Board of Trustees has approved an expansion of its long-standing partnership with Dayton Children’s Hospital to further develop and grow the pediatric clinical workforce and enhance research aimed at improving children’s health outcomes in the Dayton region.

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Dayton Children’s Hospital currently partner to provide the Integrated Pediatric Residency Program and fellowships in pediatric emergency and hospital medicine. As part of their medical education, all Wright State medical students complete their required pediatric rotations at Dayton Children’s, making this partnership essential to their training and success. Many Dayton Children’s physicians also serve on the Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty.

Through this expanded partnership, Wright State and Dayton Children’s will work together to:

  • Grow and develop the clinical workforce by increasing the number of primary care pediatricians, building additional clinical workforce training capacity and upskilling in-career clinicians
  • Increase research focused on regional children’s health priorities, including maternal health and infant mortality, chronic disease and mental health
  • Expand services in underserved areas with focus on primary care deserts

“As Dayton’s public university, Wright State is committed to training the next generation of physicians who will positively impact the communities we serve,” said Sue Edwards, president of Wright State. “Our expanded partnership with Dayton Children’s Hospital marks a transformative step—enhancing clinical training opportunities for our medical students and residents while improving access to high-quality pediatric care. This partnership strengthens our shared mission to advance medical education, improve patient care and fuel the region’s health care workforce.”

The enhanced partnership aims to improve health outcomes for children of the Dayton region. Statistics show that many children in our community are not thriving:

  • Ohio consistently ranks in the bottom half of states on child health and well-being.
  • Infant mortality rates are much higher in our community compared to the state rate.
  • A significant number of children in our community are facing mental health challenges.

“We recognize that, as two of the region’s critical organizations, we can do so much more together to grow and strengthen the pediatric-focused workforce, improve access to medical and mental health services for our children and focus research on moving the needle on health outcomes,” said Debbie Feldman, president and CEO of Dayton Children’s.  “Together there is so much we can do to strengthen the health of our children and our community.”

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