18 years. 6,570 days. 157,680 hours. Childhood is both fleeting and finite – a million moments big and small, from heroic first steps to awkward middle school crushes and countless other milestones along the way to independence. Akron Children’s recognizes the importance of each of those milestones and moments. That’s why preserving, protecting and enriching […]
Meet Katherine, the Little Engine That Could (Video) Katherine doesn't let 15 heart procedures slow her down
When you meet Katherine, you’ll be immediately drawn in by her vivacious personality, seemingly endless energy, and love for dance and performing. What you won’t notice are the 15 procedures she’s had on her heart, all before turning 12.
Meet Peightyn, Our Tiniest Hero (Videos) Prenatal blood transfusions were life-saving treatment for Peightyn
By the time Peightyn was born, she had already received three blood transfusions. That’s because at 26-weeks pregnant, her mom, Ashleigh, developed antibodies against her unborn baby’s blood type, which caused Peightyn’s organs to swell and her body to begin to shut down.
Meet Dr. Hord – Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist
In this year’s TV campaign, we’ve turned the camera on our doctors, so you can see how intensely they care for every child – and family – they treat. One of these doctors is Jeffrey Hord. He’s the director of the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Akron Children’s Hospital. Dr. […]
Meet Dr. Michael Forbes – Pediatric ICU
In this year’s TV campaign, we’ve turned the camera on our doctors, so you can see how intensely they care for every child – and family – they treat. One of these doctors is Michael Forbes, a critical care doctor. He believes in miracles. But he also believes in research. In fact, he’s leading a national study on how to reduce hospital infection rates.
Meet Dr. Eberly – Hospitalist program
In the 2011 TV campaign, we’ve turned the camera on our doctors, so you can see how intensely they care for every child – and family – they treat. One of these doctors is LeRoy Eberly. He is the lead hospitalist at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. He takes care of other doctors’ patients while […]