There’s hope on the horizon for the thousands of Ohio parents raising children with complex behavioral health and developmental disorders. OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems & Excellence), a new specialized managed care program through Ohio Department of Medicaid, will offer care coordination and new services not currently available in Ohio. Another goal of the program […]
Baby’s future looks bright thanks to early diagnosis, treatment for spinal muscular atrophy
Day by day, a baby girl from Akron is hitting new milestones, charming her adoring parents, and learning more about the world around her. But, if you passed her in her stroller, you would have no hint of the devastating diagnosis her parents received within her first week of life. Ultimately, a trifecta of modern […]
Even before ‘Hocus Pocus,’ event put a spell on patients socially distant – but still together – at drive-in theater
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life in every way, but Dr. Katrina Lindsay was determined to not let it ruin an event she has planned for her patients for the past 3 years. A pediatric psychologist who has created a nationally-recognized program at Akron Children’s for children with tic disorders and Tourette syndrome, Dr. Lindsay […]
Donor’s annual toy shopping spree for Akron Children’s patients is now online – and you’re invited to join
This will be the 6th year that Bobby Ina works his magic at Akron Children’s Hospital during the holiday season. He doesn’t wear a red suit or have a beard, but you could definitely make the comparison. Ina, who owns Metropolis Consulting LLC, a government relations firm based in Fairlawn, has been gathering friends and […]
Registration now open for The Valentine Project, now in its 11th year
Valentine’s Day 2021 may seem like a long way off, more so than ever because we are still living in Covid-19 days, weeks and months. But getting us through these difficult times are the helpers, the caregivers and the thoughtful friends, neighbors and even strangers who continue to lift our spirits in ways big and […]
Halloween, COVID-19 style – don’t let the virus scare you away from traditions old, new
Even before green leaves turned red and yellow, even before the evening temperatures dropped below the 60s, and even before the grocery stores stacked giant bags of miniature chocolate bars sky high, parents began talking about Halloween 2020. What would it look like? Could kids go trick or treating? How about the beloved school parties […]
