What’s one thing most people don’t know about CNP Nicole Lehrer? She has been collecting Barbies since 1999 and has amassed a large assortment, all in original boxes. She has always loved the beauty of Barbie and her “gorgeous outfits.” But most of all, Barbie’s example of “girl power” and an accomplished, can-do attitude resonates […]
Archives for May 2023
Living with MS, Kaitlin Lanham finds joy in helping patients with chronic conditions
Kaitlin Lanham knows what it’s like to receive a difficult diagnosis. In 2021, while working as a certified personal trainer at Orangetheory Fitness, she started to experience an array of symptoms that ranged from vision loss to difficulty walking to nerve pain. “I had seen my primary care doctor, but my symptoms kept evolving and […]
Take the mystery out of health care pricing with MyChart’s cost-of-care estimates
Children bring some of life’s most delightful surprises—but unexpected health care costs are not counted among those joys. At Akron Children’s, we want to make it easier for you to estimate your health care costs. That’s why MyChart features “Estimates,” where you can generate cost estimates prior to receiving care. Gone are the days of […]
Family entrusts care of 19 year old to Akron Children’s after dirt bike accident
Living in rural New Waterford, Ohio, 19-year-old Joey Hawkins grew up fishing, hunting, motocross racing and dirt biking. “Joey prefers activities that give me heart palpitations and usually end up with cuts, bruises or stitches,” joked his mom, Angie. “He’s been a daredevil since the age of 3.” In November 2022, Joey and some friends […]
North Canton teen shares her journey with hearing loss and cochlear implant
Dr. Maria Leno, an audiologist at Akron Children’s, does more than just help kids with hearing loss. In the case of 16-year-old high school sophomore Kylie Porter, she may have inspired a future career. Born with Stickler syndrome, a group of hereditary conditions that can lead to eye abnormalities, hearing loss and joint problems, Kylie […]
3D modeling helps ensure correct realignment of teenager’s wrist and forearm
What hockey player doesn’t dream of scoring a first period goal? It was a perfect moment for Elliott Hannah, age 14, as he shot and scored. But elation quickly turned to pain when one of the opposing team’s defensemen checked Elliott while trying to steal the puck. The force of that collision caused Elliott’s right […]
