Meet Rose: 100 years and counting

When Rose Carlson turned 94, she was looking to shake things up a bit so she decided to start volunteering at Akron Children's. Six years later, she's still a regular at the hospital visitor desk, trading barbs and paperwork with her fellow volunteers.

While we are ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country, it's our compassionate approach to treatment that makes us truly exceptional. Through a combination of revolutionary treatments and extraordinary patient experiences, our care does more than heal. It brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations to reach you in the community where you live. Learn more...