Mahoning Valley businessman Tom Zidian has interacted with his share of notable people throughout his career. But just as memorable to him as his visits with President Barack Obama, NFL’s Dan Marino and celebrity chef Guy Fieri will be the afternoon he spent with Ty Smith, 12, of East Palestine. Ty is an Akron Children’s Hospital […]
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Here’s the scoop: Dairy Queen’s generosity honored with playroom naming
Well isn’t that the cherry on top of the sundae. Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley recognized local Dairy Queen franchisees for their decade-long generosity by naming a pediatric playroom in their honor. Local franchisees gathered at the newly named Local Dairy Queen Families & Fans Playroom on the Beeghly campus inpatient floor to be honored […]
Beeghly NICU graduates excited to see second family at reunion event
It’s only been a few months since Rebecca Malone was released from the NICU, but her parents couldn’t wait to visit with the “second family” they met during their baby’s 63-day stay there.The story was similar for many of the nearly 300 children and their families who attended the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Reunion […]
Cancer and blood disorder survivors honored at college football game
While the hulk-like college football players may have an edge in brawn and physical strength, they’d be the first to admit they weren’t the toughest young people in the stadium on this night. That honor goes to the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley patients who were recognized on the field at halftime as part of […]
Mahoning Valley Radiology Director Jane Beight honored with national award
Working in the radiology profession for more than 40 years, Jane Beight has always tried to go above and beyond to demonstrate compassion for others. That sentiment, along with her clinical skills and professionalism led to her winning the AHRA Award for Excellence, which she accepted in July at the Association for Medical Imaging Management […]
5-year-old with brain cancer advocates in Washington for Akron Children’s
It’s been a whirlwind 14 months for the Milburn family that no one could have foreseen; a trying test of their emotions, their faith and their trust. What started in April 2018 with a brain cancer diagnosis for their 4-year-old son, Jonny, ultimately led to a VIP trip to Washington, D.C. There, the family advocated […]
