We always have plenty of stories to tell at Akron Children’s, and this year was no exception. Our amazing patients, families and providers made the news a lot in 2023. Here are our media team’s top stories of the year. ‘I walk away in tears’ – Akron Children’s photographer Ted Stevens brings light to bereaved […]
Archives for December 2023
Patient Experience Spotlight: Natalie Allen
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Natalie Allen, RN, a staff nurse on our Akron campus, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “For the last few hospital stays for my son on floor […]
Online Rewind: Our top social media posts of 2023
From exciting visits to sweet see-you-laters, our top social media posts for 2023 reached more than a quarter million people, wow! Check out which moments made the list. Be sure to follow our channels to see what 2024 has in store for Akron Children’s! TikTok 1. Emmie’s new robotic arm is helping her establish her […]
Stow family affected by cancer starts foundation to support pediatric cancer patients
Life can turn on a dime and no one knows that better than 17-year-old Dylan Fink and his family. Prior to Sept. 2020, Dylan was a healthy teenager playing baseball, lacrosse and conditioning in a CrossFit gym. When he noticed a swollen lymph node on his neck in June of that year, no one, including […]
Online Rewind: Most read blogs of 2023
It was a busy year full of all types of health topics of interest to parents. Here are the ones parents read the most in 2023 from our blog, Inside Children’s. 10. Prediabetes in kids: What to know and how to help Prediabetes in children has doubled in the last 20 years. To learn what […]
Firestone grad looks forward to her debut in Charity Ball
Zoe Graham, age 19, is looking forward to making her debut as one of the honorees in this year’s 120th Akron Children’s Charity Ball, an event that recognizes and honors the participating women and their families for their commitment to the hospital and the community. As part of her service project for Charity Ball, Zoe participated […]
