On the morning of July 22, 2025, 14-year-old Grey Griggy woke up dizzy, vomiting and unable to walk. Her mom, Stacey, tried to keep things calm as they sat down to watch a movie together. But during a simple conversation about what to watch, Stacey noticed something alarming. “She was describing the movie she wanted […]
Cleveland Magazine’s “Best Doctors” include 24 Akron Children’s providers
Every year, Cleveland Magazine publishes a list of the best doctors in northeast Ohio. Doctors complete a survey to evaluate and nominate their peers for this recognition. Congratulations to these Akron Children’s providers who made the 2025 Best Doctors list: Scott Boulanger, MD – Pediatric General Surgeon Jessica Castonguay, DO, MPH – Adolescent Medicine Specialist […]
Akron Children’s nurse finds support and advocacy for son with Down syndrome
Hilary Tonni’s connection to Akron Children’s runs deep. Not only has she worked here for the last 16 years (currently as a clinical research nurse), it’s also the place she seeks care for her 8-year-old son, Gabe, who has Down syndrome. Hilary’s journey with Gabe began with a 20-week ultrasound that hinted at the possibility […]
Dr. Kathryn Mosher on SMA gene therapy: “These are days we hardly dared to dream of”
There’s a saying, “Timing is everything in life.” This could not be more true for Kali and Kaiden, Antonio and Estella-Rose, Marshall, and Harlow (plus her big brother Jordan) – babies born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) who have received a gene therapy at Akron Children’s, since it was approved by the FDA […]
