Using the attendance and energy at two recent Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley events as an indicator, it’s safe to say the community is ready to celebrate the holidays. And basket raffles and Santa appearances aside, supporting the kids was on the minds of attendees and event planners. “I’ve come to this event the last […]
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, […]
Hospital cooks up VIP culinary experience for 12-year-old Tourette’s patient
Mahoning Valley businessman Tom Zidian has interacted with his share of notable people throughout his career. But just as memorable to him as his visits with President Barack Obama, NFL’s Dan Marino and celebrity chef Guy Fieri will be the afternoon he spent with Ty Smith, 12, of East Palestine. Ty is an Akron Children’s Hospital […]
Now calling all dogs in the Mahoning Valley for our Doggie Brigade
Sloppy kisses and wagging tails can really put a smile on a child’s face, especially when they find themselves in the hospital. If you and your dog enjoy interacting with kids, consider joining the Doggie Brigade at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. The Beeghly campus is actively recruiting new canine and human-handler volunteers for the program. […]
Public safety spotlight: Meet Officer Gary Abeid
When he retired from full-time law enforcement work in 2012, Gary Abeid wasn’t quite ready to permanently turn in his badge. During his 29-year tenure as a Youngstown-area police officer, Gary also served part-time at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Comfortable working in a hospital setting, he decided to return to St. Elizabeth’s in 2013 as […]
Palliative Care patients benefit from holiday generosity of Hirschbeck family
John Hirschbeck spent a 30-plus-year career developing a tough, unflappable exterior as one needs to have as a successful Major League Baseball umpire. Now retired, he was far from emotionless as he and his wife Denise handed out gifts to patient families from Akron Children’s Hospital’s Palliative Care program in the Mahoning Valley. The Hirschbecks […]
