Jill Smith, lead APP (advanced practice provider) in the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH), first met Belle Bateman when she was just 3 years old and 6 weeks post-treatment for a rare brain tumor. At the time of their meeting, Belle had undergone extensive surgeries as well as chemotherapy and radiation. “I got to know Belle and […]
Archives for 2023
Palliative care helps Marissa Anderegg live her best life
There is no shortage of love in the Penrod household. It flows between Lori and Marv Penrod and Marissa Anderegg, their 19-year-old daughter who has several life-threatening conditions. From there, it extends to include Akron Children’s Haslinger Family Pediatric Palliative Care Center, which has made caring for Marissa at home possible. “Palliative Care has always […]
Pride Month: Bryan Sallee
Recognized annually in June, Pride Month is a joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and their sweeping contributions on history worldwide, particularly in the fight for equality. At Akron Children’s, we support and encourage all employees, patients and their families to be their authentic selves. To celebrate, we asked several Akron Children’s employees to share […]
CNP Nicole Lehrer finds inspiration in girl power!
What’s one thing most people don’t know about CNP Nicole Lehrer? She has been collecting Barbies since 1999 and has amassed a large assortment, all in original boxes. She has always loved the beauty of Barbie and her “gorgeous outfits.” But most of all, Barbie’s example of “girl power” and an accomplished, can-do attitude resonates […]
Take the mystery out of health care pricing with MyChart’s cost-of-care estimates
Children bring some of life’s most delightful surprises—but unexpected health care costs are not counted among those joys. At Akron Children’s, we want to make it easier for you to estimate your health care costs. That’s why MyChart features “Estimates,” where you can generate cost estimates prior to receiving care. Gone are the days of […]
What are the safest swimsuit colors?
Believe it or not, when shopping for swimsuits for your children, color — not style, design or your kids’ favorite Disney icons — is of the utmost importance. The color and visibility of your children’s swimsuits underwater could actually save their lives! Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 […]
