Whether you’re managing your child’s asthma, diabetes, juvenile arthritis or kidney disease, you juggle medical appointments, complex medication schedules, dietary restrictions and more to keep your child healthy. For day-to-day tasks between visits, MyChart is a great way to help track your child’s progress, stay in touch with providers and reduce the risk of complications or […]
Archives for 2025
Vocal cord surgeries improve Oliver’s breathing
Malikai Wiseman of Green had a routine pregnancy and delivery at Summa Health. But her baby boy, Oliver, had trouble breathing. He went from the nursery to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). “I was 20 years old when Oliver was born. Being a young parent is scary in and of itself,” Malikai said. “Then […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual recognition and celebration of the culture, contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans. To recognize and celebrate the month, we asked Akron Children’s employees to share their experiences. Zulaika Nieves-Ramos, Social Work Care Manager Plus, Population Health What does your Hispanic heritage mean to you? How has your experience […]
Maze rebounds after open-heart surgery
Maze Crooks of Bay Village was born with a heart defect called a “secundum atrial septal defect (ASD).” This is a hole in the middle of the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. Maze’s aunt and uncle, Amy and Ray Cebulis, began caring for him around age 2. They became Maze’s legal […]
Counting her blessings: Denise Saraniti retires after a 44-year NICU career
From staff nurse to educator, Denise Saraniti has worn many hats since joining Akron Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in 1981. She also embraced the dual roles of proud mother and collaborator when her daughter, Krista, joined Akron Children’s as a child life specialist. Their close relationship sparked greater awareness and interdepartmental collaboration. […]
Patient experience spotlight: Dr. Alex Miksit
Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. August’s honoree is Dr. Alex Miksit, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Warren. He recently received this feedback from a grateful patient: I didn’t get a chance to tell Dr. Alex Miksit this. But in just a few weeks, it’ll be the […]
