Lexi Kormanec is a 15-year-old sophomore at Nordonia High School. She loves roller coasters, singing and talking with her friends. To see her, you wouldn’t know she had a heart defect that required major surgery when she was 13 years old. Early detection of a heart issue Recommendations from family members led Lexi’s parents, Elizabeth […]
Celebrating the future of pediatric care: Akron Children’s honors its 2025 graduating residents
Akron Children’s is proud to celebrate the exceptional physicians completing their pediatric residencies this year. Residency is a transformative time – full of challenge, growth and lifelong bonds. As they step into the next chapter of their careers, we asked a few of them to reflect on their favorite moments and share what lies ahead. […]









