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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

June 8, 2015 by Shannon Yiannaki, Patient Family

Declan thriving after dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosis

My son, Declan, was rushed to Akron Children's ER in Boardman, Ohio, when he was 19 days old with trouble breathing. During his triage, everything looked good and we were sent back to see the doctor for a check up. After a chest x-ray, we were told that he was in respiratory and heart failure and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: #ach125, air bear, dilated cardiomyopathy, dr grace smith, picu

May 14, 2015 by Public Relations Staff

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...]

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: #ach125, palliative care, picu, prematurity, pulmonary hypertension

April 22, 2015 by Christian Lambright, Patient

A very scary beginning turns into happy ending

On Thursday, April 2 around 8 p.m, I started throwing up every 5 to 10 minutes. Then as the night went on, I started throwing up every 3 or 4 minutes. Once morning arrived I started throwing up every couple minutes and I started not breathing very well. My color changed once late afternoon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Shared With Us, Stories Tagged With: #ach125, picu

March 26, 2015 by Lauren Livengood, Patient Family

PICU has become our home as our daughter battles Shwachman-Diamond syndrome

Natalie’s story begins on July 18, 2014. She is a beautiful baby with a feisty personality and a smile that can charm anyone. But being her parents is not exactly what we imagined. I could fill pages and pages with the medical terms our family has learned and the hurdles our daughter has faced. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Shared With Us, Stories Tagged With: #ach125, g-tube, nicu, picu, respiratory failure, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, tracheostomy, ventilator dependence

March 2, 2015 by Aryanna Hester, Patient Family

The angels of Akron Children’s caring for my child

My 2-week-old daughter, Ilyanna, is in Akron Children's PICU unit with RSV. Last Friday the nurse took her off of her ventilator. When they were giving her a breathing treatment, she grabbed it and helped the nurse hold it. We have been here for a few days now and I feel Akron Children's saved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Shared With Us, Stories Tagged With: #ach125, picu, RSV

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