Splishing and splashing in a water therapy pool can do more than help kids who need to work on moving their bodies. At Akron Children’s Hospital, a unique program that pairs speech therapy with physical and occupational therapy in the water is proving to be a success. Aquatic therapists have been treating clients in the […]
Little Logan full of surprises
Logan Smith made a surprise entrance into the world. Born on Sept. 30 – about 4 months before his due date — his early arrival took his parents, Brad and Lisa Smith, of Dover, down a road they didn’t expect. “He was born at 24 weeks gestation, so everything was still underdeveloped,” said Brad. Logan […]
Hospital operator Reva Golden inspired by Harriet Tubman performance
Reva Golden thought she knew about Harriet Tubman. But now that she’s portrayed her on stage, this Akron Children’s Hospital operator is intensely aware of Tubman’s amazing story of strength and fortitude. “She only stood 4 feet but she was a dynamite in what she did,” Golden said. “She was a military nurse and a […]
The show must go on – and it does, thanks to Urgent Care!
Young performer Connor McFalls has no doubt been told to “break a leg” before going on stage. But “cut a toe”? That’s what happened just 30 minutes before the 15 year old was to report to Weathervane Playhouse in Akron for an evening performance of “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Connor played Hugo Peabody, one of the […]
One year, 3 ER visits for Maddie
Maddie Binder made it to her 11th year before she had to go to the emergency room. But by the time she blew out the candles on her 12th birthday cake, she visited Akron Children’s Hospital emergency department three times – all for very different reasons. While her mom, Sarah, is hoping her daughter’s ER […]
“Norah Princess Warrior” inspires mother and others
Sometimes Candace Arick can’t believe how far her little girl has come — and how far she, too, has come after dealing with a very sick child. Born 3 years ago, Norah was diagnosed with a meconium cyst that led to ruptured intestines in utero. She was rushed to Akron Children’s Hospital for her first […]
