Kyle and Samantha Quillen have a deep love for Tuscarawas County, Ohio – the place where they grew up and now live, work and raise their son. This rural county boasts good schools, hardworking people, an interesting mix of businesses and a tight-knit community where people support each other through the good and bad. The […]
Archives for August 2025
A couple’s lasting gift: The Tom and Jill Lincoln Foundation ensures local care for kids
Leaving a legacy to your family is meaningful; leaving a legacy to your community is powerful. Years after their passing, Tom and Jill Lincoln’s love of Medina County continues to be expressed through The Tom and Jill Lincoln Foundation, an estate-based foundation that benefits a variety of initiatives solely in Medina County. The Lincoln Foundation […]
Garrett bursts with energy after two open-heart surgeries
Liz Balizet of Navarre, Ohio didn’t realize the great pediatric care that’s available in northeast Ohio until her first child was diagnosed with a complex heart condition. Liz’s 20-week ultrasound showed problems with her baby boy’s heart. She and her husband, Jake, received a referral to the Akron Children’s Heart Center. “We went out to […]
Akron Children’s encourages parents to screen for scoliosis while applying sunscreen
On Aug. 10, Akron Children’s hosted a SpineScreen event at the Beachwood Aquatic Center. With more than 100,000 new pediatric cases of scoliosis identified each year in the U.S., Akron Children’s has turned one form of protection into a new form of prevention by encouraging parents to check for signs of scoliosis when applying sunscreen […]
Does my child need glasses? What to know
A visit to the eye doctor is more about just getting new glasses – especially for younger kids. Many kids don’t have any symptoms when experiencing vision problems, according to Pediatric Optometrist Dr. Sarah Guillette. Children should have their first eye exam between the ages of 3-5 to ensure they’re seeing clearly, and their eyes […]
With Toy Foundation support, the Imagination Zone helps kids learn and create
The Akron Children’s Family Resource Center (FRC) is a place where families can learn about services at the hospital and in the community. Thanks to a grant from The Toy Foundation, the FRC is also a spot where kids and families can play, hang out and learn together. “We’ve transformed what was previously the family […]
