Disney trips, celebrity meetings and other grand adventures usually top the list when 6-year-old boys with cancer are approached by wish-granting organizations. Liam Whitworth, of Doylestown, asked for a baby sister. And she is on the way. Liam has named his baby sister, Zoey, and their story is one that is both beautiful and heartbreaking. […]
Patient Stories
24-year-old becomes first Akron Children’s patient to undergo transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement
Tony Ferrante, age 24, was born with complex congenital heart disease (CHD). His condition is called pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum and it’s a condition he has and will live with for the rest of his life. According to one of Tony’s adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) cardiologists, Dr. Ashish Saini, CHD is the […]
Akron Children’s nurse finds support and advocacy for son with Down syndrome
Hilary Tonni’s connection to Akron Children’s runs deep. Not only has she worked here for the last 16 years (currently as a clinical research nurse), it’s also the place she seeks care for her 8-year-old son, Gabe, who has Down syndrome. Hilary’s journey with Gabe began with a 20-week ultrasound that hinted at the possibility […]
Safety around open water
While safety around water is always important, swimming and recreational fun in or near open water areas such as ponds, lakes and oceans pose different threats and challenges that can turn fun into injury or loss of life quickly. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury […]
Tips for choosing a summer sitter
With the end of the school year rapidly approaching, parents of school-age kids are making childcare plans for the summer months. If you work full time, part-time or just need occasional help, it can be daunting to find the right fit for your family. That’s why getting recommendations from people you trust can help with […]
How a tiny patient sparked an adoption journey for an Akron Children’s nurse
May is National Foster Care Month, and Akron Children’s is celebrating the stories of families created through foster care and adoption. For NICU nurse practitioner Katelyn Ruff, meeting a tiny patient 10 years ago blossomed into the start of her family. In June 2014, Katelyn began working as a nurse in the NICU at Akron […]
