It’s not easy for 15-year-old Ella Hamm to manage a chronic condition like Crohn’s disease. She gets plenty of support from family, friends and her medical team. She also relies on virtual visits as a convenient alternative to in-person care. Ella had frequent stomach issues in 2017, and her family couldn’t figure out why. “We […]
Akron Children’s earns Beacon Award for Excellence in three units
Three units at Akron Children’s—the Burn Center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and 7 Surgical—earned the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), a national recognition for hospital units that distinguish themselves by providing high-quality patient care in a healthy work environment. “I’m so proud of the teams working on […]
Marty Joe overcomes clubfeet and clefts
Martin Joseph Kurowski – or Marty Joe – has been through a lot. With a team of specialists and determined parents, nothing slows down the toddler who was born with clubfeet, a cleft lip and cleft palate. A shocking diagnosis Marty was diagnosed in-utero with clubfeet and a cleft lip. “You want the best for […]
Hemophilia is Tyler’s ‘something’
Tyler Selby is a happy 5-year-old who loves reading and math, people and conversation. He’s also an advocate for kids like him with bleeding disorders. Born Feb. 25, 2020, Tyler experienced irregular bleeding from standard newborn procedures. Even when Tyler went home from the hospital, the bleeding continued. Then, the left side of his body […]
Virtual visits are perfect for today’s busy families
Some of your child’s appointments – including well visits – need to take place in your provider’s office. But Akron Children’s offers a growing number of virtual visits for minor illnesses, follow-up care and some specialty appointments. “A virtual visit is a convenient, safe and effective way to access care at Akron Children’s,” said Sarah […]
Hematology-Oncology Nurse Charlene Maxen reflects on 50 years of service at Akron Children’s
Charlene Maxen began her nursing career at Akron Children’s in 1974. Now, after an incredible 50 years of service with the hospital, she plans to retire in March. “When I graduated nursing school, I knew I wanted to go into pediatrics. I’m not even sure why. I was just drawn to it,” Charlene recalled. “Once […]
