Marya Strand, MD, MS, has joined Akron Children’s as chair of the newly-formed department of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine, which brings together the departments of Neonatology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. She is also the Thomas R. and Mary Lynn Crowley Endowed Chair in Neonatology and Maternal Fetal Medicine, which was made possible by a $5 […]
Support for patient families grows in our education and wellness garden
Located just behind the Locust Professional Building, Akron Children’s education and wellness garden is now in full bloom. Here, our department of Nutrition Services is growing a variety of vegetables, as well as some fruits and flowers, to increase our patient families’ access to fresh produce. Produce that is harvested from the garden is distributed […]
NICU 50th Anniversary stories
The exemplary care delivered at Akron Children’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has been supported by an important group of people: donors. Many of these generous supporters are former patient families. Here are just a few that Akron Children’s is honored to recognize as the hospital celebrates the NICU’s 50th anniversary. J.P. and Judie Delaney […]










