Akron Children’s surgeons, Stephanie Russo, MD, PhD and Drew Engles, MD, are giving patients with arthrogryposis a new way to move their joints thanks to an innovative procedure called, carpal wedge osteotomy and flexorpronator slide. Arthrogryposis, also called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), is a rare condition that causes stiff or contracted joints at birth and limits […]
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Evelyn Samples’ retirement will focus on family, relaxation and travel
As far as Evelyn Samples, clinical nurse manager in Akron Children’s infant/preschool unit, is concerned, her career at Children’s was meant to be. When she was 5 years old, she was admitted to Children’s with congestive heart failure as a result of rheumatic fever. Evelyn was so sick that she wasn’t expected to live through […]
Gordon Edwards joins Akron Children’s as chief financial officer
After recently relocating to Ohio from Wisconsin, Gordon Edwards says he’s looking forward to becoming part of the community and exploring Northeast Ohio. “There are so many things to explore in this part of the country. So far, we are very impressed,” he says. “Although, the Browns/Jets game was tough to watch. How can you score a […]
Canton family uses a winning mix of luck, love & bingo funds to fill hospital shelves with toys
Several times a year, a large truck pulls up to the doors of Akron Children’s and boxes and boxes of toys are unloaded. Each arrival is like its own Christmas morning. The dolls, construction sets, action figures, fluffy friends, craft kits, classic board games, and “it” toys of the moment will cheer hospitalized patients on […]
Diabetes is just part of the game for James
James Bauman is a rising junior at St. Ignatius High School where he excels in the classroom and on the soccer field. To be at his best, he knows it requires hours of studying, practicing and getting his A1C level right. “I was young when I was diagnosed (with type 1 diabetes), but I don’t […]
For Kim Oldfield, retirement means ditching a set schedule and enjoying family and fun
Looking back, Kim Oldfield, nurse program coordinator in Akron Children’s pediatric epilepsy program, has always been drawn to caregiving. It started with babysitting in her neighborhood. Later, it was her mother’s enthusiasm toward nursing and Kim’s interest in science that spurred her on to become a nurse. “I thought I would be a nurse caring […]
