There were some touching stories of children overcoming their health challenges sprinkled amongst our top February “In the Moment” posts. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. We provided this chart to help parents figure out if it is […]
Michelangelo’s world becomes more colorful thanks to hard work in speech therapy
“Purple!” “Blue!” “More!” Brittany Keller’s eyes brimmed with tears as she watched a video of her son, 4-year-old Michaelangello Jenkins-Elmore, yelling out words at his speech therapy appointment. “For most parents of a 4 year old, colors are an everyday thing,” says Brittany. “It’s not really a big deal for a 4 year old to identity […]
Akron Children’s tackles childhood’s biggest threat
And no, it’s not childhood cancer. The biggest threat of childhood is unintentional injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 9.2 million people ages 0-19 are treated in emergency departments for nonfatal injuries. There’s a lot we can do to prevent accidents and injuries. Keeping Childhood Alive by Saying […]
More appointment options make a difference in Madelyn’s care
With pep in her step and a happy disposition, 2-year-old Madelyn Trachsel has covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time thanks to her own determination, her family and her Akron Children’s care team. While her spina bifida causes her some challenges, she works hard to be her best each day, which […]
Running the ‘Blue Line’ with his son – Akron Children’s first ‘traveling’ Hero Patient – is a father’s dream come true
Pushing his son, Lucas, in a race wheelchair is a dream come true for ultra-distance runner Brent Ransom. As he imagines the two of them moving along their first marathon together, he envisions Lucas waving and high-fiving for the whole 26.2 miles, and Brent, behind him, will “just be soaking it all up.” Lucas, 9, […]
10 specialties improve Jessa’s 2-year medical journey: from ‘miserable’ to ‘happy’
Jessa Davis landed in the hospital at just 3 weeks old because she stopped breathing. She’s been admitted to the hospital 11 times in just under 2 and a half years of life with at least 1 more planned admission this year. She’s seen multiple specialists in Akron Children’s departments including ENT, gastroenterology, endocrinology, Rehabilitative […]
