When you walk around the newly expanded Considine Professional Building on the Akron Children’s downtown campus, expect to see some familiar territory. The building’s interior floors are each themed with artwork and photography that give off a hometown vibe. According to Robin Clark, director of marketing, “Each floor of the building has a theme and […]
Covering all the bases: Scrappers’ partnership hits 10-year streak
Shortly after the Beeghly campus opened in 2008, Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley stepped into the batter’s box, looking to hit a grand slam with its first athletic partnership. And they did with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, a short-season Class A minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians based in Niles. Now in its 10th season, […]
10-year Beeghly campus volunteers have front-row seat to hospital’s growth
Almost every Monday since the day Akron Children’s Beeghly Campus opened 10 years ago, local retirees Bernie Zets and Alice Ogden have dutifully staffed the inpatient building’s check-in desk with a smile – and a little assertiveness when they need to. And the 2 volunteers, whose tasks are to greet families and protect the children […]
Chris Witschey named 2017 Distinguished Service Award recipient
There’s a sign on the door when you enter the back hallway of the rehabilitation department with a picture of a black lab that says, “Francis at work.” If you think the rehab department has gone to the dogs, you’re half right. On any day of the week you will find longtime Doggie Brigade™ sponsored […]
Beeghly family attends Tree Lighting bearing $1 million gift
It’s not easy to upstage Santa Claus at an event heavily attended by children, but a generous legacy gift announcement from Bruce and Nancy Beeghly was all the buzz at the “A Children’s Holiday,” the 9th annual tree lighting event at Beeghly campus. Hospital President Grace Wakulchik announced the Beeghly’s commitment to a $1 million […]
Video: Beeghly campus addition
We’re building on our promise to care for kids in the Mahoning Valley with our new 2-story Beeghly campus addition. This $20-million construction project adds more than 51,000 square feet, and includes 47 exam rooms, including subspecialty and primary care, plus several support testing rooms. As with all of our facilities, it was designed through […]