Dr. Bailey Young is the newest physician to join the pulmonology team at Akron Children’s. She will treat patients with cystic fibrosis, asthma, trach/vent patients and other medical conditions with a pulmonary focus. “My brother was born with Spina Bifida,” shares Dr. Bailey, “life at home is different than when a patient is treated inside […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Monica Coon-Anda
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Monica Coon-Anda, staff chaplain, shares more about her work and how she celebrates […]
El programa de apoyo Buen Duelo está ahora disponible en español
Para ayudar a niños y padres a enfrentar el fallecimiento de un ser querido, Akron Children’s ofrece un grupo de apoyo Buen Duelo durante seis semanas. Estos servicios de apoyo se les ofrece a todas las familias, no solo a aquellos que han experimentado una pérdida en nuestro hospital. Recientemente estos servicios se expandieron para […]
Akron Children’s ranked among the best for diabetes and endocrinology care
Akron Children’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology recently ranked 46th on U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of the best children’s hospitals in the United States, validating the outstanding care our staff provides to children with complex, chronic conditions such as diabetes. The department also ranked in the top 50 in U.S. News & […]
Akron Children’s employee publishes book, shares breast cancer journey
In 2017, at just 36 years old, Shelly Vaughn learned she had breast cancer. Although she knew she was at higher risk of developing it since her mother was diagnosed with the disease just 3 years earlier, she said the news still felt unexpected and disorienting. “I went through the motions and heard the words […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Katelyn McElhaney
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 a nurse practitioner at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Lisbon, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “Due to time constraints we needed to see a different provider…The provider we […]