Helping preemies breathe easier with NAVA ventilation

Akron Children's president and CEO Grace Wakulchik, and CEO emeritus Bill Considine, share their thoughts on the hospital's legacy in the community, as well as the hospital's latest project to support some of our tiniest patients: Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA). This technology is used to help premature infants weighing as little as a pound with their breathing.

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...