Common questions about COVID-19 that parents are asking pediatricians

Akron Children’s pediatricians are here to help you navigate these challenging times. They can offer the latest clinical guidance and answers to common questions about COVID-19 and the vaccine to help you make the best decisions for your family. After all, parenting is hard enough without a pandemic. Below are the most common questions our… Read more…
National Siblings Day gives the Gabriel sisters another reason to celebrate

The Gabriels have always been a close family. The family of 8, which includes 6 girls who are close in age, is used to the attention they attract. “Our maiden name was Gabriel and even the priest at our parents’ church joked with our mom and dad,” said Beth Diefendorff, nurse clinician in hematology/oncology. “He… Read more…
Born clubfooted, Giabella runs like the wind

Eight-year-old Giabella Hagerman is a speedster on the soccer field and on the base paths. Nobody would guess that she learned to run while wearing a metal brace between her feet. She was born with clubfoot, a deformity in which her feet were turned inward and pointed down. Her parents, Brian and Amy Hagerman, learned… Read more…
Our top “In the Moment” posts for March 2021

Is there such a thing as March Gladness? It was a month of celebrations in our “In the Moment” posts … of our patients, our staff, and our progress. We invite you to take a glance at the posts you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. After 385… Read more…
Job offer to North High graduate is first for hospital’s partnership with APS

As a student at North High School, So Ma Ya had lots of opportunities to learn about careers in health care. Akron Children’s Hospital’s was the first organization/employer to partner with Akron Public Schools in creating the Akron Children’s Hospital Academy of Health and Human Services at North High School in 2018. As a result,… Read more…

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Common questions about COVID-19 that parents are asking pediatricians

National Siblings Day gives the Gabriel sisters another reason to celebrate

Born clubfooted, Giabella runs like the wind

Our top “In the Moment” posts for March 2021

Job offer to North High graduate is first for hospital’s partnership with APS

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