Each year, Akron Children’s Hospital is blessed to have individuals and businesses donate beautifully decorated trees to its annual Holiday Tree Festival. With 153 trees on display this season, many tell a story of love, hope and remembrance. For donor Ayla Hargett, her tree’s theme, Rustic Wonderland: A Tree of Warmth and Whimsy, is a […]
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Mom shares what Akron Children’s new Tom and Jill Zidian Family Autism Center means for families
When Melissa Baker talks about her son, her voice fills with both love and a deep understanding of kids who see the world differently. Melissa is mom to 11-year-old Korbin, who has autism. She has worked at Akron Children’s Hospital for nearly 2 decades – 15 years as a child life specialist in the pediatric […]
