Rachel Lumley and her fiancé, Sean Bisbal, got quite a shock at the 20-week ultrasound for their second child. Their baby boy, Cohen, had bilateral clubfoot – meaning both feet were affected. “I had never heard of clubfoot before,” Rachel said. “Sean and I don’t have a family history of clubfoot. The odds of having […]
Have kids hone good dental habits early in life
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and it’s a good time to remind families that habits developed early can help ensure a lifetime of good dental hygiene and overall good health. “We want kids to have a positive start in life to their dental experiences and understand the importance of taking care of their […]
Specialized heart care gives David a chance to live
To look at David Campbell of Brimfield, Ohio, you’d see a 6-month-old with expressive eyes and a big smile. You’d never know he needed multiple heart interventions – the first within hours of being born – to save his life. More than a decade ago, Akron Children’s and Cincinnati Children’s joined forces to provide specialized […]
Patient experience spotlight: Victoria Emery
Every month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Victoria Emery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse. She recently received this feedback from a thankful mother: “I would like to mention Victoria Emery. Akron Children’s is lucky to have her as a NICU nurse. From our […]
Akron Children’s and Akron Public Schools put students on a path toward success
In 2017, the Akron Children’s Unity and Engagement Department and Akron Public Schools started the Akron Children’s Academy of Health and Human Services. The program helps students at Akron North High School learn about jobs in health care, child care, biomedical science and other health-related fields. In 2025, after seeing how the program helped students […]
Brian Bidlingmyer named Akron Children’s first Community Hero Award recipient
When it comes to protecting kids, few efforts are as impactful and lifesaving as teaching children how to be safe around water. That commitment is why Brian Bidlingmyer of the Akron Area YMCA was named the recipient of Akron Children’s very first Community Hero Award. The Community Hero Award is part of Akron Children’s More […]
