On the first day of summer, we are wearing our sunglasses all day and night for Migraine Solidarity Day. Did you know: About 8% of children experience migraine. In teenagers, migraine affects more girls than boys. 2 out of every 100 children experience chronic migraine because they have a headache more than 15 days per […]
Girls affected by transverse myelitis have childhood ‘firsts’ at Fresh Air Camp
When it comes to summer camp, kids are literally in for a treat. (Just think about those gooey s’mores!). Whether overnight or day camp, the experience offers kids a chance to make friends, learn new skills, become more independent, enjoy the outdoors and have fun! We are thankful for the many groups in our region […]
Annual Build-A-Flavor contest kicks off with Chill Ice Cream. Enter by April 30
Calling all kids with a creative mind for fun, tasty flavors of ice cream! Have you mixed up a few ingredients at home and wish you could make it by the gallon to share with friends? Now you can! For the third year, Chill Artisan Ice Cream is partnering with Akron Children’s Hospital to provide our […]
Annual Adaptive Ski Day builds confidence in patients with physical challenges
A day of skiing designed to empower patients with conditions like cerebral palsy and spina bifida was a huge success! Meet the 5 children who bravely tackled Adaptive Ski Day with the help of 3 Trackers of Ohio. The term Three Trackers comes from the impression or tracks that a skier with adapted equipment leaves in […]
Tourette Syndrome brings together soccer icon Tim Howard, local boy
Knowing that a professional athlete has the same involuntary movement disorder as you can be a powerful moment in a young life – especially when he’s an icon for the same sport that fills your passion. Akron Children’s Hospital patient Ben Bradley and his family of Trumbull County’s Cortland were eager to drive some 175 […]
Annual kangaroo-a-thon encourages parents to use skin-to-skin contact with babies
Tasheena Purdue knows the benefits of skin-to-skin contact. She’s a hospice caregiver in Canton and a mom to 5. She’s been diligent to provide “kangaroo care” for her children especially with her newborn son, Nehemiah, who is a patient our neonatal intensive care unit. Kangaroo care refers to the act of placing your newborn, with […]
