When Lindsey Conway went in for her 12-week ultrasound for her second child, she didn’t expect anything out of the ordinary. But that quickly changed when doctors spotted something concerning. “There was a spot on the back of the baby’s neck called a cystic hygroma that’s often associated with chromosomal abnormalities,” Lindsey said. “Because of […]
Minerva teen learns mysterious cause of his intense pain is slipping rib syndrome
Parker Linkous,16, was a typical, active, happy high school student, juggling classes and three sports at Minerva High School. But life changed in November 2024 rather suddenly when he began experiencing a mysterious pain in his torso while playing basketball. Before long, the pain began to consume his every waking moment. “It felt like a […]
Sherry Mook, one of Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley “original” nurses, retires
Early on, Sherry Mook, staff nurse in the Pre-operative/Post-anesthesia Care Unit at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley, knew she wanted to be a nurse. The oldest of six children, she liked taking care of others. When she told her mother her career plans, her mom encouraged Sherry to get a bachelor’s degree in nursing, not a […]
Beeghly campus features new outpatient space in Building A
Families who see specialists at Akron Children’s Beeghly campus will find newly expanded outpatient space in Building A on their next visits. The newly completed 9,300 square feet at the hospital, located at 6505 Market St., features 20 exam rooms, three assessment rooms and staff work space. There is also a room set up for […]
Gallstones in Kids a Growing Concern
Just as the incidence of kidney stones in kids is on the rise, more children and teens are also developing gallstones. In both cases, the problem is largely diet related. With gallstones, the solution is usually surgery to remove the gallbladder, a small, pear-shaped pouch in the upper right abdomen. “It’s absolutely on the rise, […]
