Mary received the “Luminary” award at the Oct. 1 Akron Children’s More childhood, please.™ Awards, honoring her dedication to the Akron Children’s Holiday Tree Festival. The yearly event means more to Mary than just raising funds for Akron Children’s. It’s a community treasure – and her happy place. Mary’s love for kids leads her to […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Suzanne Dragus
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Suzy Dragus, a guest attendant at Akron Children’s, Mahoning Valley, who recently received the following feedback from patient families: “I was so very pleased with the receptionist (Suzy). I parked […]
Canton family uses a winning mix of luck, love & bingo funds to fill hospital shelves with toys
(Originally published November 2022) Several times a year, a large truck pulls up to the doors of Akron Children’s and boxes and boxes of toys are unloaded. Each arrival is like its own Christmas morning. The dolls, construction sets, action figures, fluffy friends, craft kits, classic board games, and “it” toys of the moment will […]
