From a young age, Sharon Hrina, vice president, Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, understood the value of a strong work ethic and relationships. It helped her develop many enduring friendships, some dating back to middle school. As a nurse, the trust she built with her patients earned their confidence and cooperation. Sharon tapped those early […]
Spring ahead: How to create a cranky-free time change
Help your family ease into Daylight Saving time on Sunday by making bedtimes later by 15-minute increments starting Wednesday or Thursday night.
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, […]
Donor makes Mother’s Day special for NICU moms
Merissa Rodino didn’t expect to be celebrating her first Mother’s Day quite this soon, but when her son was born 6 weeks early last week, she accepted it as a pleasant surprise. “I’m still trying to process what being a mother is like, but part of what makes it special is that it was unexpected,” […]
10-year Beeghly campus volunteers have front-row seat to hospital’s growth
Almost every Monday since the day Akron Children’s Hospital Beeghly Campus opened 10 years ago, local retirees Bernie Zets and Alice Ogden have dutifully staffed the inpatient building’s check-in desk with a smile – and a little assertiveness when they need to. And the 2 volunteers, whose tasks are to greet families and protect the […]
Planting of pinwheel garden promotes Child Abuse Prevention Month
A steady rain, soggy ground and near freezing temperatures weren’t going to prevent a determined group of cadets from Youngstown East High’s Junior ROTC program from completing a meaningful community service project. Nearly two dozen students spent their morning doing their part to help raise awareness of April’s National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month […]
