While March is recognized nationally as Child Life Month, Akron Children’s celebrates the important work our child life specialists do every day to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. “We play an integral role on the health care team helping families navigate any part of the health care experience, whether that’s […]
Meet Henry, a superhero who uses knowledge to zap kids’ medical anxiety
With his mask and cape, Henry would fit in well with the “Incredibles” family. But instead of the big screen, Henry’s super-hero deeds are coming to the aid of Akron Children’s Hospital’s patients. Henry is the inspiration behind the “Hope for Henry” Foundation, which offers “super rewards for super kids,” preparing for medical procedures like […]
Julie Madden is ready to rope in retirement fun
Deep down, Julie Madden, radiology support specialist, says she’s a cowgirl at heart. She enjoys listening to country music, reading cowboy romances and historical westerns and staying overnight in log cabins. And like any cowgirl worth her salt, Julie is good at wrangling, especially when it comes to maneuvers that accommodate Akron Children’s patients. “There […]
Moms and daughters explain mutually beneficial role between nurses and child life specialists
While March was recognized nationally as Child Life Month, Akron Children’s celebrates the important work our child life specialists do on a daily basis. No one understands this better than nurses Maria Dudley and Denise Saraniti who both have daughters who work as child life specialists at the hospital. Interestingly, both Krista Graham (Denise’s daughter), […]
This year’s holiday must-haves, pandemic-style
The holidays are going to look a lot different than in years past, so why not think differently when putting together your children’s gift lists this year? The global pandemic has impacted all of us in every way — physically, emotionally and socially. With kids’ daily routines uprooted, social activities limited or cancelled, and an […]
