1. Our NICU administration celebrated the nursing staff’s diligence to eliminate central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) over the last 1,000 days in the Akron unit.
NICU staff gathered for a celebration of the CLABSI-free achievement.
2. Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) families participated in a fun “reverse trick-or-treat.” Each baby received a handmade costume from Rocky River High School’s fashion design and service learning classes.
Little Abby was so sweet she just had to be an ice cream cone!
3. Two and a half year old Brantley Morse got to test out his costume as Carl from the movie “Up” at a fall festival and looked forward to celebrating Halloween.
Brittany Morse wanted to incorporate his medical equipment in Brantley’s costume to show the world he is making the absolute best out of his disabilities.
4. It was a Happy Pediatric Nurses Week! We can never thank all of our nurses enough for the amazing work they do every day.
To celebrate the week, “Buckets of Joy” were filled with nominations of nurses who go above and beyond. Those pictured here are some of the many spectacular nurses recognized by their coworkers.
5. As we prepped for Halloween, we asked you to share your child’s Halloween pictures.
Pictured above are just a few of our favorite costumes from last year’s Halloween festivities.
6. After surgery and 275 days, 1-year-old Hunter Metzger graduated from craniosynostosis treatment!
Despite being born at a mere 1.3 pounds and overcoming several other roadblocks, he grew so quickly that needed 3 sizes of helmets, which is uncommon.
7. Born with allergies to berries, eggs, dairy and peanuts, Nicole Bowersox is cautious with all foods. Thanks to the teal pumpkin project, Nicole is able to enjoy trick-or-treat without worries about her allergies.
This year, in addition to going door to door promoting the Teal Pumpkin Project, Nicole and her sister, Ashley, got in the spirit for our Allergy & Immunology’s trick or treat event where all of the treats and activities were food allergen-free.
8. Most of Scotland’s life has been spent in the hospital tethered to so many tubes and wires so his mom, Jillian, would look for a small patch of skin to rub to comfort him. He was born, as she puts it, with half a heart.
After undergoing 2 surgeries to treat his congenital heart defect, 19-month-old Scotland can scurry around the pumpkin farm like other toddlers.
Kylie and Dr. Sampson each teamed up with a University of Akron dance student as they squared off against 7 other dancing duos.
10. Hospital supporters and employees joined local and regional leaders and longtime friends on Oct. 12 to celebrate William H. “Bill” Considine’s 40 years of leadership at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Bill Considine was joined by his wife, Becky, as they danced the night away on this memorable night.
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