Congratulations to Lori Miller, RN, a clinical coordinator in Akron Children’s Infusion Center, for receiving the 2022 Faces of Care award. Presented by the Greater Cleveland Nurses Association and Cleveland Magazine, the awards honor Northeast Ohio nurses who have made an impact in the nursing community. According to Melissa Williams, clinical operations manager in the […]
This is how one observation helped save Owen’s sight
Owen Brandt is a bright-eyed and fearless 2-year-old so when the active little guy passed out a few times, his parents brought him to Akron Children’s Hospital for evaluation. During a 6-hour appointment at the Infusion Center for blood draws and testing, another condition came into focus – his eyes. “It was a long visit, […]
Annie’s Super Strength
With her larger-than-life personality, Annie, 6, has always had an unbreakable spirit despite her medical conditions. At her mom’s 5-month ultra sound, Annie’s arms and legs were measuring smaller than a typical baby. Specialists thought she may have achondroplasia (dwarfism), but genetic testing and additional scans revealed more concerns. Doctors detected healing breaks in her […]
