After 6 months of hospital stays and health challenges, Ella Heyworth needed all the help she could get. “This all has been really crazy,” said the 17 year old from Ashland, who has been diagnosed with Type 3 hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and vasovagal syncope. But Ella has found hope through […]
On any given day, you’ll see more than doctors and nurses making rounds to patient rooms. You’ll see dogs, cookie carts, even a miniature pony. Not to mention, the most colorful, kid-friendly helicopter around. This is the lighter side of care at Akron Children’s.
Our top “In The Moment” posts from June 2019
Whether they wore a cape or a hospital gown, there were plenty of heroes in our top 10 “In the Moment” posts for June. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. It was an epic battle with Mother Nature, […]
Superhero window washers leap into hearts of patients, visitors
It was an epic battle with Mother Nature, but the Superhero Window Washers made their triumphant return to Akron Children’s Hospital on June 5. These proud grime fighters delighted children with high fives, hugs, selfies and plenty of treats to go around. Thanks to our friends at American National Skyline, Inc. for making this possible for […]
Our top “In The Moment” posts from May 2019
We paid tribute to our more than 2,000 nurses, as well as several of the patients and families they cared for, in our top 10 “In the Moment” posts for May. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. […]
Her young life spent in the NICU, Jaelee Hill finally goes home
Born extremely premature at 24 weeks, Jaelee Hill suffered a cascade of medical complications that kept her hospitalized for almost 16 months. She was so ill with pulmonary problems that at one point, her mother, Jennifer, was told to prepare for the worst. But on Thursday morning, the staff of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit […]
Our top “In The Moment” posts from April 2019
Some 4-legged friends – real and imaginary – paid a visit to our hospital, as well as our top 10 “In the Moment” posts for April. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. 29-year-old Jessica Culbert of Oklahoma […]
