In September, Akron Children’s joins healthcare organizations across the country in celebrating the work of advanced practice providers. On Sept. 26, the annual Advanced Practice Provider meeting and awards celebration will take place at 6 p.m. in the Considine Auditorium. There are more than 450 advanced practice providers at Akron Children’s. Their dedication is truly […]
Patient Stories
Back to childhood: Julian celebrates one-year anniversary of victory over leukemia
There’s nothing quite like the sweet sound of ringing victory bells — especially when they’re end of treatment bells that your son is ringing. It’s a sound that says he beat leukemia, he’s moving on and he can get back to childhood. That’s how Julia felt watching her son, Julian, ring the bell a year […]
Finding passion and purpose: Shawn Lyden retires after 16 years of service
Whether he was engaging in strategic planning for Akron Children’s, visiting a hospital in Haiti as part of a medical mission or rappelling down skyscrapers to support organ donation, Chief Strategy Officer Shawn Lyden found passion and purpose in our mission of improving the health of children. As he prepares to retire on Aug. 30, […]
Families with nut allergies gain peace of mind through cutting edge oral immunotherapy
For many parents, navigating the world of food allergies can be a challenge. For Courtney Wallace, this journey began when her daughter, Neva, broke out in hives after eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at just 18 months old. Now, years later, both Neva and her younger brother, Nathaniel, are participating in Akron Children’s […]
Give your kids the tools to navigate negative peer pressure
“Come on. Let’s cut math class to go grab an iced mocha instead. You in? The girls and I are doing it.” Naomi knows there’s a math quiz today and doesn’t want to get a failing grade, but she also doesn’t want to disappoint her friends. She’s feeling peer pressure. As kids grow, they will […]
Akron Children’s Breastfeeding Medicine helps mom breastfeed after traumatic birth
When Bailey Aikens-Caceres entered the world, her moms weren’t ready. They didn’t have her nursery decorated. The car seat wasn’t installed, and they certainly weren’t expecting a hospital stay. Born at 31 weeks due to a placental abruption, Bailey is currently in the Akron Children’s NICU getting stronger by the day. Though Bailey’s birth mom […]
