Allison Dennison of North Canton has taken her three kids to Akron Children’s for everything from primary and specialty visits to emergency care. She never expected that, one day, she’d also become an Akron Children’s patient. One weekend in January, Allison made breakfast for her family. When she finished cooking bacon, she poured the hot […]
Patient Stories
Thriving in a new life after eye disease diagnosis
Jake Morrison from Louisville, Ohio is an active 11-year-old with a fun personality and great golf swing. Even though he has a rare eye condition, he doesn’t let it stop him from learning, competing and enjoying life. Early issues lead to a diagnosis At age 2, Jake’s right eye would intermittently turn outward. His mom, […]
Akron Children’s research fellow gives Colt the gift of independence
Colt Hiller, a 7-year-old from Sugarcreek, recently received a custom-made toddler mobility trainer (TMT) to help him move around more easily. About Colt He was born with a virus called “cytomegalovirus (CMV).” About 1 in 5 babies born with CMV infections will have birth defects or other long-term health problems. The virus can affect how […]
E-bike sales are surging; so are ER visits for e-bike injuries
E-bikes are heavier than regular bikes and can be difficult to handle. Don’t assume your child is ready for one. What’s not to love about a bike that gets you to your destination faster and with less effort? E-bikes have surged in popularity but so have emergency room visits for injuries sustained by children and […]
A routine physical uncovers an unexpected cancer diagnosis
Chris Carosielli would be the first to tell you that having her 19-year-old daughter, Ava, diagnosed with cancer just a few months after high school graduation wasn’t on her bingo card for 2026. Ava was preparing to begin college at Henderson State University in Arkansas. The four-year state qualifier for North Canton Hoover High School […]
From routine checkup to recovery: Following Raegan’s neuroblastoma journey
When Raegan Glendon’s parents took her to a routine 15-month well visit, they expected to hear she was healthy and thriving. At first, that seemed true. “Neither we nor our pediatrician noticed anything wrong,” Raegan’s mother, Kelly, recalls. The visit was typical until a routine hemoglobin check showed Raegan’s level was lower than it expected. […]
