National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Army Reddington, an ophthalmology technician at Akron Children’s Hospital who immigrated to the […]
New inclusive playground gives all children an opportunity to join the fun
On a recent summer day, physical therapist Charles Miller took one of his day rehabilitation patients to Akron Children’s newly opened, inclusive playground for a therapy session. To the child, it felt like playtime, but to Charles it was a valuable and objective way for him to assess his patient’s level of independence and functional […]
5 ways to teach kids how to celebrate differences
Children are curious and often have questions when they encounter people that are different from them, whether it be race, age, ability, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation or appearance, just to name a few. It’s perfectly natural. But while their questions can be embarrassing at times, it’s important to answer those questions and talk about […]
Pride Month: Bryan Albright
June marks Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals on history worldwide. Akron Children’s supports and encourages all employees, patients and their families to be their authentic selves. To celebrate, we asked several employees to share what Pride Month means to them and how others can be stronger allies. […]
Juneteenth marks a time for celebration and reflection
Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The celebration originated on June 19, 1865, when more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free — a full two months after the Civil War had ended and 2.5 years after the […]
Pride Month: Ryan Wells
June marks Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in history worldwide. Akron Children’s supports and encourages all employees, patients and their families to be their authentic selves. To celebrate, we asked several employees to share what Pride Month means to them and how others can be stronger allies. […]
