During her nearly 12 years as a senior desktop operations assistant in Information Services, Spicey Stover has heard countless trauma alerts over Akron Children’s overhead speakers. Each one meant another family was living through the worst day of their lives. She never imagined one day it would be hers. A routine workday changed forever On […]
Advanced burn care helps Gianna return to the stage
The 2025 Christmas season didn’t start as planned for the Ivery family of Stow, Ohio. A burn accident put 12-year-old Gianna, a competitive cheerleader, in the hospital. But thanks to her determination and innovative treatment at Akron Children’s, she rejoined her cheer team just a few months later. “It was the first day of winter […]
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 […]
Akron Children’s physician helps lead national training program for laser treatment of burn scars in India
Akron Children’s Adult and Pediatric Burn Institute helped lead India’s first large-scale training program focused on using laser technology to treat burn scars. The program brought together more than 100 plastic surgeons and dermatologists from across India and included lectures, hands-on instruction and live patient demonstrations showing how laser treatment for burn scars can improve […]
Frostbite and frostnip
Wind chills below freezing, long periods of time spent outside, wet clothing and exposed skin can all increase a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other cold weather concerns. About frostbite Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing temperatures that leads to white, waxy skin that feels numb and hard. It usually affects the extremities, […]
Patient experience spotlight: Brea Rosegreen
Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Brea Rosegreen, staff nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). She recently received this feedback from a grateful family: We experienced a life-changing event when our beloved (patient name withheld for privacy) suffered severe, life-threatening burns […]
