October marks our official anniversary month. As part of our big birthday celebration with employees on Oct. 20, we’d like you to join your coworkers in helping us generate excitement leading up to the event. Please share a photo and story – as a department or individual – about how Akron Child … [Read more...]
Celebrities with roots in northeast Ohio share in Akron Children’s anniversary celebration
A lot can happen in 125 years. But some things, like where you call home, will never change. What started as humble beginnings as a day nursery in 1890 has slowly evolved into the largest pediatric healthcare system in northeast Ohio. Much has happened during Akron Children’s 125-year history, … [Read more...]
Alexis Caroline Watanakunakorn Special Care Nursery dedicated at Beeghly campus
A gift from Eleanor Watanakunakorn provided the funds needed to complete the $1 million relocation and renovation of the special care nursery at Akron Children’s Beeghly campus in Boardman. The new center, named in honor of Eleanor’s granddaughter, Alexis Caroline Watanakunakorn, was dedicated at … [Read more...]
Hundreds dodge rain, share memories at first Mahoning Valley NICU reunion
A little rain didn’t stop the determined gathering of families from getting together at the first-ever NICU reunion at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley. Hundreds of parents, their children, hospital staff and volunteers showed up at our Beeghly campus amid a few raindrops to celebrate lif … [Read more...]
New gift for Akron Children’s patients is all Barkers, no bite
Since 1956, patients at Akron Children's have received a small hand puppet named Pinkie to help calm fears and brighten their hospital stay. Now, a new breed of gifts is making its way to patient rooms, thanks to support from the Akron Children's Hospital Women's Board, Holiday Tree Festival … [Read more...]
Strong support system helps family manage daughter’s illness
While pregnant with her first child, Rebecca McClary had an emergency C-section at just 27 weeks. Her baby girl, Savannah, weighed only 1 lb., 2 oz. Because Savannah had several health problems related to her prematurity - including pulmonary hypertension caused by her underdeveloped lungs - she … [Read more...]
39 premature babies move into new NICU – just in time for Mother’s Day
They weren’t supposed to be born yet, and many of them are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but 39 tiny babies took an amazing journey Tuesday, May 5 – just a few days before what will certainly be a memorable Mother’s Day for their families. Ranging in age from 1 day to 13 months, th … [Read more...]
Photo Gallery: Kay Jewelers Pavilion Community Grand Opening Celebration
A good time was had by all at our Kay Jewelers Pavilion community grand opening event last Sunday. Thousands of area residents got a sneak peek of the new medical building with guided tours of the new ER, GOJO Outpatient Surgery Center, special delivery unit for high-risk newborns, and the … [Read more...]
Photo Gallery: Kay Jewelers Pavilion Employee Event
Pride, togetherness, awe, happy tears and even a few slobbery kisses from the Doggie Brigade were the order of the day as 4,000 employees and their families celebrated the grand opening of our new Kay Jewelers Pavilion on Saturday, April 25. The afternoon event provided a sneak peek at the … [Read more...]
Photo gallery: Kay Jewelers Pavilion VIP Event
More than 300 business leaders, hospital executives, donors and legislators attended the VIP grand opening event and ribbon cutting on April 23 for the Kay Jewelers Pavilion. The event highlighted the building's backyard theme and featured local children's performers, including Dance Unlimited, … [Read more...]