Akron Children’s has received three-year accreditation by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for its autologous stem cell transplants (where a patient’s own cells are used), immune effector cellular therapy, and the collection of marrow and stem cells. FACT is an internationally-recognized accrediting body for hospitals and medical centers offering stem cell […]
Dr. Steven Kuerbitz composes a retirement filled with playing pipe organ masterpieces, traveling the world and savoring life
Steven Kuerbitz, MD, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Akron Children’s, has never shied away from challenges. When he was young, Dr. Kuerbitz, his parents and siblings attended a church that had just installed a new pipe organ. He loved its sound. Although he was only 15, he decided he wanted to learn to play this grand […]
Local family shares daughter’s courageous battle with neuroblastoma
Andrew and Brittney Harr still vividly remember the day in November 2022 they learned their 3-year-old daughter, Dylan, had cancer. “Dylan was complaining that her back hurt and was limping and walking differently,” said Brittney. “I took her to the doctor a number of times, but they chalked it up to growing pains.” Following her […]
