Aerial view of ProMedica Hospital in downtown Toledo, OH.

Our History

History Overview

Since our beginning, we have been committed to improving health and well-being in our communities and beyond. We look back in appreciation of our past and look forward with excitement for what’s to come.

Black and White image of Toledo Hospital from 1874

1874

The first hospital in the ProMedica system, Toledo Hospital, was founded. The hospital was established by the Women’s Christian Association and served its first patient on Sept. 11, 1874.

A front view of the six story Toledo hospital in 1986

1986

ProMedica was founded. Originally just one hospital, the system has since grown into a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated health care organization serving communities in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

A view of the ProMedica Russel J Ebeid Children's hospital in Toldedo in 1994

1994

ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital, formerly Toledo Children’s Hospital, was founded. Located on the campus of ProMedica Toledo Hospital, it functions as its own hospital with a sole focus on providing care to pediatric patients.

Three ProMedica Medical Professionals talking in 1999

1999

ProMedica Physicians was established. By 2010, 320 physicians made up the ProMedica Physicians team. Today, it boasts over 1,300 providers that perform over 2.6 million patient visits every year.

Mother squats with her child outside on the sidewalk.

2009

ProMedica began pioneering work in social determinants of health (SDOH) by addressing hunger as a health issue. Today, our focus on SDOH is embedded into every aspect of our work, aiming to address a wide variety of environmental, behavioral, social and economic factors.