When Mathew, Michael and Morgan were born, Kelly and Matt Robertson wanted nothing more than to bring their babies home. At 11 weeks premature, the triplets needed additional care so the NICU at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley became their home away from home. At this year’s Miracles and Promises Radiothon benefiting Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley, […]
Irene Genet looks forward to a retirement full of possibilities and dreams
Irene Genet, home care coordinator in respiratory care, likes the comforts of home. Whether she’s decorating or unleashing her inner foodie, home is a special place. That’s why Irene works hard to help the families of children who need long-term help with breathing. If the family learns to handle their child’s respiratory technology needs, they’re […]
CNP Nicole Olicker is a lifelong learner to better serve patients
What stands out most about CNP Nicole Olicker? A love of learning. From an associate’s degree nurse to advanced practice provider, Nicole’s constant zeal to learn the “whys” and “hows” of different disease processes and treatments is what motivated her to advance in her field and offer the best care possible to her patients in […]
Breastfeeding for 3 is a journey
When Elizabeth Hayne saw her triplets, she was in love and also acutely aware of the development her babies still needed in the NICU at Akron Children’s. Born at nearly 32 weeks old, the babies relied on support from family and medical staff, as well as nourishment from mom. “I never thought about not breastfeeding them because […]
Kaphila’s gastroschisis care is going according to plan
With each prenatal care visit, new parents, Cali and Zreston, grew more excited to meet their baby. At a 20-week ultrasound visit, their excitement turned to concern when they learned their baby girl had gastroschisis, a birth defect that would require immediate medical attention after delivery. In need of a plan, they turned to staff […]
Lorain baby benefits from Akron Children’s expert cleft and craniofacial care team
When Stephen Bodnar was born at Mercy Health – Lorain Hospital in November 2021, his mother, Megan Friend, assumed she would be bringing her newborn son home for Thanksgiving. But Stephen’s birth was unlike those Megan had with her older children. “I delivered my older two without any problems,” Megan said. “When Stephen was born, […]