As the son of a firefighter, Brian Charles, age 38, knew from a young age he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. Having served as a firefighter in Youngstown for the past 12 years, Brian is no stranger to house fires, so he didn’t think twice about the fire he was getting ready to […]
What is frostbite?
Wind chills below freezing, long periods of time spent outside, wet clothing and exposed skin can all increase a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other cold weather concerns. “Frostbite is a skin injury that occurs when the skin and body tissues freeze,” said Rebecca Mundy, a nurse and burn education coordinator at Akron Children’s. […]
‘Country Roads’ lead burn survivors home to West Virginia
On the eve of Thanksgiving, prayers were answered for the Nelson family of Branchland, W.Va. After 86 days in Akron Children’s Regional Burn Center being treated for burns to 67 percent of his body, 13-year-old Sam Nelson was heading to his home. Sam said his two biggest priorities were to hug his dog, Shep, and […]
Irene Genet looks forward to a retirement full of possibilities and dreams
Irene Genet, home care coordinator in respiratory care, likes the comforts of home. Whether she’s decorating or unleashing her inner foodie, home is a special place. That’s why Irene works hard to help the families of children who need long-term help with breathing. If the family learns to handle their child’s respiratory technology needs, they’re […]
What is road rash?
Skin abrasion. Road rash. Raspberries. Whatever you call it, this common childhood injury is in season. With high temperatures in spring and summertime, kids get outside more to play sports, ride bikes, skateboard and hop on dirt bikes — and wear less clothing, eliminating a protective skin barrier. Road rash usually occurs when kids fall […]
Rebuilding lives: Marci M. Matthews establishes endowed chair for excellence in burn care
Restoration after devastation. That’s how the team at the Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute at Akron Children’s approaches its intense work. The stories of recovery from this unit inspired long-time donor Marci Matthews to place a greater emphasis on burn treatment. Through a $1 million gift, she established the Marci M. Matthews Endowed […]