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 […]
From sepsis to survival: Toddler fights to regain his life after devastating illness
For Shanelle Beachy, the two-hour roundtrip drive to Akron Children’s Hospital has become a familiar route. Three times a week, she makes the trip from her family’s home in Sugarcreek, determined to give her son Reid, age 2 ½, the best possible care. Reid, a happy and thriving toddler, had his world turned upside down […]
Massillon 7th grader doesn’t let cerebral palsy slow him down
Camren Offenberger is a bit of a celebrity in his hometown. A big fan of Ohio’s winningest football team, the Massillon Tigers, he served as the team’s honorary captain from 2017-2019 from ages 7 to 9. Now 13 years old and a 7th grader at Massillon Jr. High School, Camren is getting ready to launch […]
Akron Children’s earns Children’s Surgery Verification for quality pediatric surgical care
Parents whose children need surgery can have enhanced trust in Akron Children’s now that it has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. Akron Children’s joins other top children’s hospitals in achieving Children’s Surgery Verification, and is the only northeast Ohio […]
Hannah takes it all in stride
At 2 days old, Hannah Jabbour had surgery to close the half dollar-sized opening in the base of her spine, but only time would tell how spina bifida would impact her everyday life. “While in the NICU, Hannah also needed a shunt placed to drain the spinal fluid from her skull due to her hydrocephalus,” said Hilary, […]
Prepared to be Inspired: New Mom Does Whatever it Takes for her Newborn Twins with Spina Bifida
On Sunday, mothers will take center stage, showered with flowers and kind words for the important role they play in all of our lives. Take a moment to admire Linna Nieves, who especially embodies the sacrifice, determination and unconditional love which are integral qualities of all great moms. Linna, an account relationship associate at Huntington […]
