The 2025 Christmas season didn’t start as planned for the Ivery family of Stow, Ohio. A burn accident put 12-year-old Gianna, a competitive cheerleader, in the hospital. But thanks to her determination and innovative treatment at Akron Children’s, she rejoined her cheer team just a few months later. “It was the first day of winter […]
After 15 months and talk of amputation, one man finally finds healing
In the summer of 2024, West Akron resident Jeff Dzuro, age 69, was trimming trees in his backyard when a branch nicked his leg. What seemed like a minor cut would turn into a 15-month medical ordeal that nearly cost him his leg. At first the wound seemed minor, but when it didn’t improve, he […]
Akron Children’s physician helps lead national training program for laser treatment of burn scars in India
Akron Children’s Adult and Pediatric Burn Institute helped lead India’s first large-scale training program focused on using laser technology to treat burn scars. The program brought together more than 100 plastic surgeons and dermatologists from across India and included lectures, hands-on instruction and live patient demonstrations showing how laser treatment for burn scars can improve […]
Frostbite and frostnip
Wind chills below freezing, long periods of time spent outside, wet clothing and exposed skin can all increase a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other cold weather concerns. About frostbite Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing temperatures that leads to white, waxy skin that feels numb and hard. It usually affects the extremities, […]
Akron Children’s burn doctor offers summer safety tips
From cookouts to campfires, summer can be a potentially dangerous time of year. Here are some safety tips from Dr. Anjay Khandelwal, division chief of burn surgery and adult critical care at Akron Children’s, to keep your kids safe this summer. Grilling July is the peak month for grill fires, according to the National Fire […]
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 […]
