Children can spend years in rehabilitation, depending on their illness or injury. So it comes as no surprise that they often form close bonds with their caregivers and therapists as they overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
Inpatient rehabilitation unit helps children with complex medical, physical and functional needs
April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Leaders in the Mahoning Valley earn their Blue Belts
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Before the big game, football players huddle in the locker room with their coaches, devising plays on a large board in an effort to win the game. But huddling is no longer exclusively for sports. It’s just one of the new strategies being applied at Akron Children’s Hospital to ensure its staff functions as a winning team.
Volunteering is free time well spent Akron Children's accepting teen volunteer applications through March 18
March 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Whether they’re interested in a medical career or looking for a way to give back to the community, volunteering at Akron Children’s Hospital is a great way for teens to spend their summer.
A journey of make believe Artist brings imaginary world to Beeghly campus
February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
id you know that a hospital can be a submarine? With just a little imagination, a child can dive underwater like a polar bear and resurface at an archeological dig in prehistoric times. Or go dog sledding in Alaska, fly into outer space and land back on Earth, deep in the jungle. Or stop by a carnival, before finally arriving at a doctor’s appointment.
A partner in crisis Parent Partner Initiative bridges gap between families and mental health system
February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The hospital’s Parent Partner Initiative pairs a trained parent with the families of patients seeking mental health services. It’s funded by the Health Care Innovation Award, a $13-million grant split between Akron Children’s and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, given by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovations.
Change Bandit Spotlight: Anjali Fetsko and The Little Gym of Brecksville
February 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
To show gratitude their gratitude towards Akron Children’s Hospital, Anjali Fetsko and her parents, the owners of The Little Gym of Brecksville, are Change Bandits for the “Have a Heart, Do Your Part” radiothon, which airs Feb. 7-9 on 98.1 WKDD. Two years ago, Anjali Fetsko was an active 7-month-old. But she was diagnosed with [...]
