A visit to the hospital can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for any child, especially for those with autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders or behavioral health disorders. To help ease their anxieties and create a more positive patient experience, Akron Children’s has sensory rooms on both our Akron and Beeghly campuses. In Akron, the […]
From patient to volunteer to employee, Dan Yeric finds his true calling at Akron Children’s
In many ways, Akron Children’s feels like home to Dan Yeric. Born with spina bifida, he spent a lot of time in the hospital, undergoing multiple surgeries and receiving care from a variety of specialists. As a teen, he became a volunteer in 1993, eventually landing his current position as activities assistant in 2006. When […]
Meet Henry, a superhero who uses knowledge to zap kids’ medical anxiety
With his mask and cape, Henry would fit in well with the “Incredibles” family. But instead of the big screen, Henry’s super-hero deeds are coming to the aid of Akron Children’s patients. Henry is the inspiration behind the “Hope for Henry” Foundation, which offers “super rewards for super kids,” preparing for medical procedures like an […]
Moms and daughters explain mutually beneficial role between nurses and child life specialists
While March was recognized nationally as Child Life Month, Akron Children’s celebrates the important work our child life specialists do on a daily basis. No one understands this better than nurses Maria Dudley and Denise Saraniti who both have daughters who work as child life specialists at the hospital. Interestingly, both Krista Graham (Denise’s daughter), […]