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 […]
Attentive, caring staff and Doggie Brigade combine for special ER visit
My 12-year-old autistic son has been suffering from dizziness and loss of vision. Because of a prior experience with my other son at Akron Children’s, I was confident he would have a good experience as well.
Severe dog bite ends well at Akron Children’s ED
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, I accompanied my daughter and her 2-year-old son to the ED of our local adult hospital. Tony had experienced a rather severe dog bite at his babysitter’s house.
A trip, an eye and a First Communion Dress
On May 2, I was cooking dinner and my husband, Michael, was cleaning up the front porch. My 8-year-old daughter, McKenna, was riding her bike. She ran into the house and said that she needed to use the bathroom. I continued to prepare dinner. Then after a few minutes, I heard McKenna yell, “Mom!!” I […]
Ella’s first trip to the ER
First, I would like to start by saying that it is hard to choose just one story because all of my experiences at Akron Children’s Hospital have been exceptional.
Your staff is sew great
I had my daughter in the ER Sunday with a cut hand and I just wanted to let you know how nice and wonderful Cindy and another staff member – I did not catch the gentleman’s name – were to my daughter. They explained everything they were going to do and put up a little […]
