As the son of a firefighter, Brian Charles, age 38, knew from a young age he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. Having served as a firefighter in Youngstown for the past 12 years, Brian is no stranger to house fires, so he didn’t think twice about the fire he was getting ready to […]
What is road rash?
Skin abrasion. Road rash. Raspberries. Whatever you call it, this common childhood injury is in season. With high temperatures in spring and summertime, kids get outside more to play sports, ride bikes, skateboard and hop on dirt bikes — and wear less clothing, eliminating a protective skin barrier. Road rash usually occurs when kids fall […]
Rebuilding lives: Marci M. Matthews establishes endowed chair for excellence in burn care
Restoration after devastation. That’s how the team at the Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute at Akron Children’s Hospital approaches its intense work. The stories of recovery from this unit inspired long-time donor Marci Matthews to place a greater emphasis on burn treatment. Through a $1 million gift, she established the Marci M. Matthews […]
Do’s and Don’ts for safety around the campfire
From gooey s’mores to sharing ghost stories, campfires are a sure-fire way to get into the summer spirit. Just don’t let a burn put a damper on the fun and memory making. Without burn prevention protocols in place, campfires can easily get out of control and leave lasting scars — both physically and mentally. “Campfires […]
Spray-on skin regeneration system is ‘game changer’ for burn patients
Burns are one of the most painful injuries to treat and require specialized treatment in a center, such as Akron Children’s Hospital’s Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute. Akron Children’s researchers discovered a method for growing human skin in a laboratory in 1974, and that commitment to offering patients state-of-the-art burn care continues nearly […]
Red, white and boom! 10 tips to keep kids safe this fireworks season
Summertime is synonymous with swimming, baseball, parades, and, of course, fireworks to celebrate our nation’s birthday. As we near July Fourth, many communities are planning big fireworks displays, while families are hoping their backyard celebrations go off with a big bang. But with all eyes on the sky, Akron Children’s Director of the Paul and […]
