Colt Hiller, a 7-year-old from Sugarcreek, recently received a custom-made toddler mobility trainer (TMT) to help him move around more easily. About Colt He was born with a virus called “cytomegalovirus (CMV).” About 1 in 5 babies born with CMV infections will have birth defects or other long-term health problems. The virus can affect how […]
Akron Children’s celebrates 2026 APP awardees
Akron Children’s is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the APP awards, honoring outstanding advanced practice providers (APPs) for their dedication, leadership and exceptional contributions to patient care. This year, Amanda Edmonds, APRN-CNP, Orthopedics, received the award for Excellence in Practice. Jennifer Dwyer, MD, FAAP, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Barberton was named […]
Akron Children’s hosts international pediatric orthopedic fellowship
The best learning often goes both ways. That was the case when Akron Children’s welcomed three pediatric orthopedic surgeons from Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong as part of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) and Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (APPOS) Traveling Fellowship Program. Akron Children’s is one of only three U.S. institutions […]
From the sidelines to state champ: Wrestler fights back from knee injury
For most of his life, wrestling has been a big part of Blake Bartos’ identity. The 18-year-old recently graduated from Buckeye High School in Medina, where wrestling runs deep in his family. Blake started wrestling when he was 6 years old, following in the footsteps of his dad, uncle, cousin and brother, all of whom […]
What to do when your child walks funny
From your child being a “late” walker to developing a limp, parents have questions about why their kids are walking funny. Dr. Walter Samora III, Akron Children’s orthopedic surgeon, answers your common questions about walking concerns and what to do about them. When should my child start walking? “Many parents think their child should be […]
Addison’s odyssey from knee injury to college student-athlete
Addison Lahmers plays 3 sports for Ridgewood High School in West Lafayette, Ohio. She tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in September 2022, and she worked hard to recover. As her memorable senior year of high school comes to an end, she’s excited to continue playing softball at Marietta College. Addison’s senior year Some kids […]
