When Lindsey Conway went in for her 12-week ultrasound for her second child, she didn’t expect anything out of the ordinary. But that quickly changed when doctors spotted something concerning. “There was a spot on the back of the baby’s neck called a cystic hygroma that’s often associated with chromosomal abnormalities,” Lindsey said. “Because of […]
Patient Stories
After 15 months and talk of amputation, one man finally finds healing
In the summer of 2024, West Akron resident Jeff Dzuro, age 69, was trimming trees in his backyard when a branch nicked his leg. What seemed like a minor cut would turn into a 15-month medical ordeal that nearly cost him his leg. At first the wound seemed minor, but when it didn’t improve, he […]
Teen dancer’s sudden seizure leads to lifesaving autoimmune encephalitis diagnosis
On the morning of July 22, 2025, 14-year-old Grey Griggy woke up dizzy, vomiting and unable to walk. Her mom, Stacey, tried to keep things calm as they sat down to watch a movie together. But during a simple conversation about what to watch, Stacey noticed something alarming. “She was describing the movie she wanted […]
How one family found fast relief for their baby’s chronic ear infections
When Allison and Kyle Caja moved to northeast Ohio from Cincinnati, their 8-month-old daughter Guinevere was already struggling with painful ear infections. Guinevere had been dealing with chronic ear infections since she was 4 months old. As a result, the infections caused high fevers, sleepless nights and many trips to the emergency room. “The ear […]
Cohen’s clubfoot care is worth the drive
Rachel Lumley and her fiancé, Sean Bisbal, got quite a shock at the 20-week ultrasound for their second child. Their baby boy, Cohen, had bilateral clubfoot – meaning both feet were affected. “I had never heard of clubfoot before,” Rachel said. “Sean and I don’t have a family history of clubfoot. The odds of having […]
Specialized heart care gives David a chance to live
To look at David Campbell of Brimfield, Ohio, you’d see a 6-month-old with expressive eyes and a big smile. You’d never know he needed multiple heart interventions – the first within hours of being born – to save his life. More than a decade ago, Akron Children’s and Cincinnati Children’s joined forces to provide specialized […]
