Going to an indoor water park was on Alexis Walsh’s birthday bucket list. Alexis, who turned 14 in October, 2023, thought it would be fun, especially riding rafts down the slides with her family. During Christmas break, Alexis fulfilled her wish and enjoyed a mini family vacation to a local water park. The outing was […]
Dr. Christopher Najarian’s experiences with cerebral palsy provides unique opportunity with patients
How long have you worked at Akron Children’s? 10 years What’s your role? What do you enjoy most about it? I am a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. I work with children who have mobility, balance, coordination or other neurological or musculoskeletal issues that interfere with daily activity. I work closely with physical, occupational […]
Halo traction therapy and spinal fusion surgery mean more ‘airtime’ for coaster enthusiast
For 14-year-old Matt Hill the news that he needed scoliosis surgery was far from welcome. It meant the rollercoaster aficionado had to keep two feet on the ground and sit out the already short Ohio coaster season last summer. A freshman at Hoover High School in Canton, Matt has been a platinum pass holder at […]
