We are always up for a little adventure, but a lot of adventure is a lot overwhelming. Jordan came home from his first day of school telling us that he hit his head on the concrete floor. This seemed a little odd since his teacher had not said anything about Jordan getting hurt. I was […]
Patient Stories
A day in the life of hospital perfusionists
Tom Murray and Mike Corrigan like to compare themselves to airline pilots. That’s because their jobs as perfusionists at Akron Children’s Heart Center call for them to work in tandem with each other almost daily.
How the ER team will boost efficiency and reduce costs in new space
As our teams assemble to discuss and collaborate on best practices and design of Akron Children’s new $200 million critical care tower, participants continue to experience “Ah, ha!” moments.
Building on the Promise: The Parents’ Perspective
Feedback from families has played a key role in the design phase of a new $200-million medical tower at Akron Children’s downtown campus. During the process, parents were able to interact with full-scale floor models of the new patient care areas and were joined by their children for a focus group. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y9fPmtltqk
How to pack healthy school lunches your child will eat
Although breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, lunch is also an essential time for kids to refuel, stay focused and get the energy they need for the rest of the school day.
