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UTMC: Open for emergencies even during a pandemic

February 22, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic continues, but Dr. William Saunders, chief of service at The University of Toledo Medical Center Emergency Department, says it's critically important people experiencing symptoms such as chest pain and severe belly pain don't put off seeking emergency care over concerns about the virus. 


Lucas County teachers, school staff get vaccinated

February 15, 2021

Russ Smith, UTMC chief pharmacy, quality and safety officer and administrator of UTMC’s Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center, discusses the mass vaccination effort at UToledo for Lucas County teachers and support staff in collaboration with the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and Mercy Health. Read: Lucas County teachers, school staff get vaccinated


Outpatient prostate treatment at UTMC now covered by Medicare

February 15, 2021

Dr. Puneet Sindhwani, a board-certified urologist at UTMC and chair and Kenneth Kropp Endowed Professor of Urology at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, discusses an innovative new outpatient treatment for prostate cancer that uses ultrasound waves to precisely target and destroy cancerous areas while leaving nearby healthy tissue untouched. Read: ...


Vaccine Clinic at UTMC Postponed Due to Weather

February 15, 2021

With the anticipation of significant snowfall, the COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled for Feb. 16 at The University of Toledo Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy is postponed to Feb. 17.


The Easiest Way to Live Longer, Says Science

January 26, 2021

Dr. Anthony Kouri, an orthopedic surgeon at The University of Toledo Medical Center, explains the importance of taking calcium and vitamin D supplementation daily. Read: The Easiest Way to Live Longer, Says Science


UToledo Continues COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Under Ohio’s Phased Approach

January 13, 2021

As the Ohio Department of Health’s phased approach to vaccination moves from Phase 1A to Phase 1B, the vaccine will be offered to a broader cross-section of the community beginning the week of Jan. 19.


Rapid COVID-19 Tests Available This Month for Faculty, Staff and Students

January 11, 2021

The antigen-based tests, performed in partnership with The University of Toledo Medical Center and collected via a shallow nasal swab, will provide results in approximately 30 minutes.


Supporting Patients

January 11, 2021

Lindsay Bowman, left, owner of LBs Circuit Training, and members of the gym raised donations to provide bags with natural cleaning products, snacks and gas cards for radiation and infusion patients at Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center at The University of Toledo Medical Center.


UTMC patients part of national study on COVID drugs

January 7, 2021

Dr. Michael Ellis, an infectious disease specialist and chief medical officer at UTMC, talks about the hospital’s participation in a nationwide NIH study examining a pair of monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19. The study is aimed at quickly identifying therapeutics worthy of larger clinical trials. Read: UTMC patients part of national study on COVID drugs


University of Toledo Medical Center takes part in national drug study for COVID-19

January 6, 2021

Dr. Michael Ellis, an infectious disease specialist and chief medical officer at UTMC, talks about hospital’s participation in a nationwide NIH study aimed at quickly and efficiently identifying additional therapeutics for COVID-19 worthy of larger clinical trials.