We all have special people in our lives who have illuminated our hearts with their friendship, love or simple acts of kindness. At this year’s Hope Lights the Way event, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m., you can pay special tribute to a friend or loved one, living or deceased, by having a luminaria dedicated in […]
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 […]
CrossFit eases workday worries and builds endurance for social worker
After a tough day at work, many people veg out, eat dinner and watch TV. But not Cassie Durdel, social worker in the transitional care unit (7100) and inpatient rehabilitation. She likes to get lost in a CrossFit workout of the day, letting exertion and the gym clear her head. “It’s a good distraction for me, […]
Our top “In The Moment” posts from August 2018
There are new beginnings, as well as ongoing challenges, in our August “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. One moment, 12-year-old Mason Morris was helping his father burn weeds. The next, he was a “ball […]
High-risk pregnancy and the roles of an Ob/Gyn and MFM specialist
Being pregnant is an exciting, amazing thing, and you want nothing more than the best for this growing life inside of you. Most of us understand a healthy lifestyle is important to ensure a healthy pregnancy, but it also takes regularly scheduled appointments with excellent prenatal care. That’s why the first of many decisions you’ll […]
Dr. Leroy Eberly is helping Akron Children’s keep patients close to home
When Dr. LeRoy Eberly accepted an opportunity to practice at the newly opened Beeghly campus of Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley back in 2008, it was a “returning home” moment for him; and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for families and children here. He, like many other area residents, worried after Tod Children’s Hospital, […]
