From a young age, Sharon Hrina, vice president, Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, understood the value of a strong work ethic and relationships. It helped her develop many enduring friendships, some dating back to middle school. As a nurse, the trust she built with her patients earned their confidence and cooperation. Sharon tapped those early […]
10-year Beeghly campus volunteers have front-row seat to hospital’s growth
Almost every Monday since the day Akron Children’s Hospital Beeghly Campus opened 10 years ago, local retirees Bernie Zets and Alice Ogden have dutifully staffed the inpatient building’s check-in desk with a smile – and a little assertiveness when they need to. And the 2 volunteers, whose tasks are to greet families and protect the […]
Beeghly family attends Tree Lighting bearing $1 million gift
It’s not easy to upstage Santa Claus at an event heavily attended by children, but a generous legacy gift announcement from Bruce and Nancy Beeghly was all the buzz at the “A Children’s Holiday,” the 9th annual tree lighting event at Beeghly campus. Hospital President Grace Wakulchik announced the Beeghly’s commitment to a $1 million […]
Community reps shadow Beeghly doctors
Jennifer Arnold’s eye-opening experience as part of the 7th annual Children’s Up Close day included a test of an oncologist’s negotiating skills. “A little boy was trying to convince the doctor that his bloodwork had to be redone; he was upset about not being allowed to play football because of his condition,” Arnold said. Arnold, […]
Sidewalk chalk art adds color to Mahoning Valley Radiothon event
Hospital staff and patient families showed their sidewalk chalk art creativity while enjoying a little friendly competition on Day 2 of the Mahoning Valley Miracles & Promises Radiothon at the Beeghly campus. The Parent Advisory Council (PAC), comprised of families who’ve received care at Akron Children’s, coordinated the Chalk the Walk event, which also included […]
Phenomenal service gets student-athlete quickly on road to recovery
I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire staff at Akron Children’s Boardman and Akron Children’s Akron. My son suffered a football injury on the field Friday night. That resulted in a broken right arm. He was sent via ambulance to Akron Children’s Boardman campus where they did an x-ray. He was […]
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