The more than 40 members of the Medina Sunrise Rotary Club prove that communities can be dramatically changed by small groups. “Each year, we hold an event called Wine & Roses where we raise most of the funds that we give to local organizations. We generally grant a couple thousand dollars to various nonprofits each […]
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Flu FAQ
Dr. Hanna Lemerman, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Fairlawn, gets a lot of questions from concerned parents about the flu shot. Here are the most common ones. Why should I get the flu shot this year? This is a severe flu season. Getting the flu shot will help to protect you and your child […]
How to determine if it’s the cold, flu or COVID-19
Your child has a sore throat, cough and fever. Is it COVID-19? Could it be the flu, or maybe just a cold? Viruses that infect the respiratory tract can cause any of these illnesses. All are contagious and share similar symptoms. Eric Robinette, MD, MPH, pediatric infectious disease physician at Akron Children’s, recommends parents be aware not only of symptoms, […]
Pink Floyd tribute band hopes to hit fundraising milestone in support of Akron Children’s pediatric palliative care fund
When the Pink Floyd tribute band, Wish You Were Here: The Sight & Sound of Pink Floyd, takes the stage at Akron Civic Theatre on June 21, a great show will be promised. But everyone involved sees the evening as a time to celebrate and push for a fundraising milestone. This is the ninth benefit […]
James Hamilton Hower’s gift honors the past while preparing others for the future
In the Akron area, the Hower family name is synonymous with industrial growth, community leadership and selfless service. A transformational gift of $6.6 million from the James Hamilton Hower estate—the second-largest individual gift in Akron Children’s Foundation history—will reinforce these family traits for hospital employees, patients and families for decades. “We are extremely grateful for […]
The American Endowment Foundation funds a new approach to managing autism care
The sooner a child can be properly assessed for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the more options are available for treatment and assistance. Thanks to a $100,000 grant from the American Endowment Fund (AEF), Akron Children’s is piloting a new approach that can set kids and families on more direct paths to treatment. The grant will […]
