When kids and teens are navigating anxiety, depression or other behavioral health challenges, finding the right words can be hard. That’s when creative outlets, like art therapy, can help. “Art therapy is about expressing ideas or processing feelings and thoughts,” said Isabella (Izzy) Quinn, an art therapist who works with patients in the Behavioral Health […]
Hospital Updates
Nola, a star of the Doggie Brigade, is now book famous
Matt Swinehart has so enjoyed being a member of Akron Children’s Doggie Brigade ™ sponsored by Milk Bone ™ that he was inspired to write a children’s book about his experiences. About the book Nola the Noble Corgi Visits the Hospital, which publishes March 10, stars his Pembroke Welsh Corgi and is dedicated “to the […]
Akron Children’s partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio to offer pediatric health services to Club members
Akron Children’s has been named the exclusive pediatric partner for health care services and programming for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio (BGCNEO). About the collaboration The partnership will include a new Akron Children’s pediatric primary care office at BGCNEO’s Broadway Club, located at 6114 Broadway Ave. in Cleveland. In addition, the collaboration will […]
Patient experience spotlight: Victoria Emery
Every month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Victoria Emery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse. She recently received this feedback from a thankful mother: “I would like to mention Victoria Emery. Akron Children’s is lucky to have her as a NICU nurse. From our […]
Akron Children’s and Akron Public Schools put students on a path toward success
In 2017, the Akron Children’s Unity and Engagement Department and Akron Public Schools started the Akron Children’s Academy of Health and Human Services. The program helps students at Akron North High School learn about jobs in health care, child care, biomedical science and other health-related fields. In 2025, after seeing how the program helped students […]
Brian Bidlingmyer named Akron Children’s first Community Hero Award recipient
When it comes to protecting kids, few efforts are as impactful and lifesaving as teaching children how to be safe around water. That commitment is why Brian Bidlingmyer of the Akron Area YMCA was named the recipient of Akron Children’s very first Community Hero Award. The Community Hero Award is part of Akron Children’s More […]
