Akron Children’s Hospital has completed the second and third phases of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion of Rehabilitative Services, one of the hospital’s busiest departments with children of all ages participating in audiology, speech, occupational and physical therapy. The new space, which opened to patients Dec. 6, dramatically refreshens and brightens a large portion […]
Record-breaking comeback for Marlington athlete
In 2020, Connor Evanich was a three-sport athlete at Marlington High School. As he entered his junior year, he knew he wanted to play a sport in college, but a leg and knee injury caused him to reevaluate how he’d get there. Connor stayed committed to his goal and, with the help of his Akron […]
Spina bifida doesn’t stop Madelyn
Forward. It’s a path 5-year-old Madelyn Traschel has been on from the start. Affected by spina bifida, she has been managing regular doctor visits, surgeries and therapy sessions to keep her moving in the only direction she knows – forward. We first shared Madelyn’s story a few years ago at the opening of the Akron […]
Inpatient rehab program celebrates 10th anniversary, CARF accreditation
Since our Inpatient Rehabilitation Program opened 10 years ago, we’ve served more than 500 patients who need medical care and intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy for a traumatic and life-changing illness or injury. “At Akron Children’s, we provide the full continuum of rehabilitation care to meet the needs of children at every stage of […]
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 […]
Therapist Connie Stanik leaves a legacy of extraordinary patient care
Connie Stanik, a speech pathologist at Akron Children’s North Canton Health Center, brought much happiness and laughter to her co-workers and patients. When Connie died unexpectedly in January at the age of 57, her co-workers were compelled to create a memory book to recognize the lasting impression she made on all who knew her, especially […]
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