1. We celebrated Pediatric Nurses Week to recognize our nursing staff, who live our promises each and every day during their interactions with their patients, families and peers.
Kenny Day is in good hands as he walks into surgery. By his side is nurse Joshua Durieux and child life specialist Brittany Deckert.
Zara was all smiles while prepping for her trip home. The sweet little girl shows off her birth stats on her shirt, letting everyone know how far she has come.
3. After years dealing with mystery symptoms like headaches and a racing heart rate, Elyza Bolanz was finally diagnosed with POTS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a type of dysautonomia disorder. We shared her story in recognition of Dysautonomia Awareness Month.
After years of struggles, the high school senior finally has a treatment that works.
4. With the help of Suntrol Window Film and American National Skyline, Inc., a crew of superheroes made their way to the hospital for a socially-distanced visit with patients.
Little Annie Taggart didn’t even know the superheroes were visiting, but she made sure to show off her Bat-wheels!
5. It was a Happy Halloween from everyone at Akron Children’s!!!
Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics in Boardman was ready to share their Halloween spirit with their patients.
6. Jaxon Britton is only turning 2 in November, but he has faced more challenges than most see in their lifetime. Jaxon was diagnosed in utero with a rare genetic mutation that has a less-than-1% chance of survival.
Despite all of the hurdles he has faced, Jaxon is doing great and able to face his medical issues head on and close to home at Akron Children’s Health Center in New Philadelphia.
7. During Respiratory Care Week, we honored and celebrated our amazing respiratory therapists at Akron Children’s Hospital.
Our respiratory therapists work throughout the hospital, including the emergency department, acute care units, ICU, and transport, making a difference each and every day, one breath at a time.
8. For Kolt Codner, 26 is an important number. In October, he ran 26.2 miles in laps around Akron Children’s Hospital to support his son, Andrew, who is fighting leukemia and faces 26 more months of treatment.
Kolt has raised more than $12,300 and counting as a Children’s Champion.
9. We first introduced you to the heart-warming Gino Russ in 2018. Today, like all of us, Gino has made some adjustments to his day-to-day routines, but they haven’t kept him from thriving and growing more independent by the day.
The lights at our Akron campus were blue and yellow through the end of October for down syndrome awareness month.
10. Michael Robertson stopped in for his six-month appointment on World Cerebral Palsy Day, bringing cookies for his physician, Dr. Christopher Najarian, who also has cerebral palsy.
Cerebral palsy (CP) affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills. In Michael Robertson’s case, his cerebral palsy is managed by receiving PT and OT. He also wears a brace on his right foot and ankle.
