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November 13, 2015 by Alexis Host, Patient Family

Mother never gave up hope on 24-week preemies (Video)

I am the mother of 24 week twin miracles, Charlee, 1 lb., 1 oz. and Lennix, 1 lb., 6 oz. At just 2-1/2 years old they've endured more than 30 surgeries, a 226-day NICU stay, countless PICU stays, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and so much more. Next month we will be celebrating 2 years of being home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: cerebral palsy, epilepsy, nicu, picu, Prematurity Awareness

March 11, 2015 by Samantha Wade - Patient Family

With support from Akron Children’s and a special vest, son can sit and stand on his own

My son, Ryland, spent the first 3 weeks of his life in Akron Children's NICU. He experienced a lack of oxygen during birth, which caused hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). As a result, he has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and many developmental delays. But his determination and demeanor never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Shared With Us, Stories Tagged With: #ach125, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, hydrotherapy, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, occupational therapy, physical therapy

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