Melina was a vibrant, energetic four-year-old girl who brought joy to the faces of everyone she met. Unfortunately, on May 22, 2020 her life and the lives of her family changed forever when she was diagnosed with a deadly brain tumor called Diffuse Midline Glioma. Her fight with this deadly tumor ended on June 24, 2020 when she passed away. While her […]
Patient Stories
Finding a primary care provider through virtual interviews
Technology has offered us new ways to connect with friends and family, and it’s also providing families with another way to get to know a primary care provider. Akron Children’s Pediatrics and the Locust Pediatric Care Group now offer free provider interviews via telehealth. “We know choosing the right primary care provider for a child […]
NICU 50th Anniversary stories
The exemplary care delivered at Akron Children’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has been supported by an important group of people: donors. Many of these generous supporters are former patient families. Here are just a few that Akron Children’s is honored to recognize as the hospital celebrates the NICU’s 50th anniversary. J.P. and Judie Delaney […]
Cancer patient’s beach-inspired tree is small in stature but big on love
While the bright lights and sparkle of the Akron Children’s Holiday Tree Festival may be virtual this year, the heart-warming stories that bring many of the trees to life are still very real, like Addison Tolley’s brave battle with cancer. Bright-eyed and active Addison was home rehabbing a torn ligament in her knee when her […]
Education and mentorship opportunities available through Career Launch program
When Akron Children’s introduced its Career Launch program in 2019, it was with the intention of filling entry-level positions in specific degree paths. “A labor market analysis revealed that the people needed to fill critical roles weren’t available in our area,” said Patrice Russell, program manager. “So, leadership decided to do something about that.” Patrice […]
What to expect with MyChart’s latest upgrade in November
Akron Children’s is working hard to add services and bring families the latest MyChart tools to make managing their children’s health simple, swift and stress free. In MyChart’s latest upgrade on Nov. 11, families can expect a new homepage that includes alerts and actions for all patient accounts, as well as more consistency across the […]
