For kids with complex medical conditions like Josie Greco, regular medical appointments can’t stop just because there’s a pandemic. Continuous, exceptional care has been part of Josie’s life since her premature start in 2008 as an Akron Children’s NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) baby, and it’s this proven-level of support from Children’s that her mom […]
Dale and Peggy Koblenzer : Five Questions with our feature donors
When Peggy and Dale Koblenzer’s twin grandsons, Conner and Grant, were born prematurely at 26 weeks in July 2016, Akron Children’s Hospital staff provided lifesaving care. The Koblenzers saw the impact nurses provided as they watched over Conner and Grant for 83 and 232 days respectively in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Nearly four […]
Our top “In the Moment” posts from February 2020
There were some touching stories of children overcoming their health challenges sprinkled amongst our top February “In the Moment” posts. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. We provided this chart to help parents figure out if it is […]
After 222 days in NICU, baby Ella heads home!
Two must be Ella Wombacker’s lucky number. 2020 looks very bright for the little girl as she heads home to Pennsylvania after 222 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Born with central nuclear myopathy, a muscular disorder, Ella deals with muscle weakness throughout her body. That doesn’t stop her from charming the whole […]
Cyril perseveres, defies the odds to enjoy first birthday
Cyril Evans celebrated his first birthday at Akron Children’s Hospital – the place he’s called home since shortly after his birth at 31 weeks gestation. In the pediatric intensive care unit’s (PICU) conference room, several family members joined hospital staff in wishing Cyril well on Nov. 30, one day after his actual birthday of Nov. […]
Beeghly NICU graduates excited to see second family at reunion event
It’s only been a few months since Rebecca Malone was released from the NICU, but her parents couldn’t wait to visit with the “second family” they met during their baby’s 63-day stay there.The story was similar for many of the nearly 300 children and their families who attended the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Reunion […]
