For many people, food is more than just nourishment – it’s an expression of who they are. What they eat reflects their traditions, identity and connection to their culture. But for families who have a child living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), navigating food choices can be stressful, especially when beloved cultural dishes trigger symptoms. […]
Archives for December 2025
Woman shares how childhood cancer led to career helping kids
If you saw 25-year-old Molly Norris today, you’d never guess she’s been fighting serious health challenges since she was a toddler. Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) at age 2, a biologic medication finally gave her relief. But in 2010, when she was in 5th grade, her health again took a turn for the worse. […]
Akron Children’s celebrates 32nd anniversary of Children’s Tree of Lights
Akron Children’s Perkins Square Park will light up again this year with thousands of blue and white lights on Friday, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. as the Akron Children’s Women’s Board kicks off the holiday season with the annual Children’s Tree of Lights ceremony. The event takes place in the Rehabilitative Services Lobby, near the […]
