Families who see specialists at Akron Children’s Hospital’s Beeghly campus will find newly expanded outpatient space in Building A on their next visits. The newly completed 9,300 square feet at the hospital, located at 6505 Market St., features 20 exam rooms, three assessment rooms and staff work space. There is also a room set up […]
10-year-old Boardman baseball player takes serious leg injury in stride
Caiden Hoff, 10, was playing soccer in gym class last October when a collision with a classmate caused a painful fall. He initially thought he twisted his ankle. “Once the gym teacher pulled down my sock, I knew there was something wrong,” he said. “Next thing I knew there was a fireman and ambulance there, […]
Crohn’s patient family feels comforted in hospital’s post-COVID reopening
Chronic illnesses didn’t take a breather during the stay-at-home orders. Just ask Kenny Day, who’s battling Crohn’s Disease. Kenny, 12, of Struthers, and his parents made no fewer than 5 necessary visits to the Akron and Beeghly campuses while most of the state was under quarantine. Three were for overnight stays. “Nobody wants to be […]
Entrepreneur hopes to turn vintage-brand t-shirt sales into a new NICU bed
Linda Barton has a passion for taking something old and making it new again. She’s doing it with her Western Pennsylvania century home that she’s refurbishing, and she’s doing it in the business world with a vintage t-shirt business she’s building. Her first product is a line of original-design t-shirts marking the 100-year anniversary of […]
Holiday spirit lights up the night on Akron Children’s campuses
Miracle babies flip the switch on Beeghly campus holiday tree It was a joyous day that stood in stark contrast to how it was 4 years ago – to the day – for Rachel and Barry Wardle. That day, the Wardles were told their twin babies, born at 21 weeks, 5 days weighing 1 pound, […]
Here’s the scoop: Dairy Queen’s generosity honored with playroom naming
Well isn’t that the cherry on top of the sundae. Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley recognized local Dairy Queen franchisees for their decade-long generosity by naming a pediatric playroom in their honor. Local franchisees gathered at the newly named Local Dairy Queen Families & Fans Playroom on the Beeghly campus inpatient floor to be honored […]
