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Chris Carosielli would be the first to tell you that having her 19-year-old daughter, Ava, diagnosed with cancer just a few months after high school graduation wasn’t on her bingo card for 2026. Ava was preparing to begin college at Henderson State University in Arkansas. The four-year state qualifier for North Canton
E-bikes are heavier than regular bikes and can be difficult to handle. Don’t assume your child is ready for one. What’s not to love about a bike that gets you to your destination faster and with less effort? E-bikes have surged in popularity but so have emergency room visits for injuries sustained by children and […] T
September is Hunger Action Awareness Month, a time to recognize that food insecurity remains a reality for many of the children and families we serve at Akron Children’s. Across Ohio, families continue to face difficult choices between paying for food, utilities, housing and transportation. The 2026 Hunger Study found
When Raegan Glendon’s parents took her to a routine 15-month well visit, they expected to hear she was healthy and thriving. At first, that seemed true. “Neither we nor our pediatrician noticed anything wrong,” Raegan’s mother, Kelly, recalls. The visit was typical until a routine hemoglobin check showed Raegan’s level
Akron Children’s is once again the first pediatric hospital in North America to achieve the highest level of certification under the current HIMSS C-COMM model. HIMSS Analytics, a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), has informed Akron Children’s that it has su
Every month, Akron Children’s celebrates an employee for providing an outstanding patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Dr. Christopher Costin, a pediatric rheumatologist. Dr. Costin recently received these kind comments from a grateful parent: “Dr. Costin is probably the best doctor we’ve ever seen, pediatric
Every September, Hispanic Heritage Month invites us to honor the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. At Akron Children’s, this celebration is an opportunity to learn more about our employees who bring their heritage, values and lived experiences into our work of caring for children
Akron Children’s marked a major milestone on Thursday, Sept. 10 with a little help from some high-flying friends. Perched high atop the hospital’s main building, Spiderman, Batman and the Hulk among other superheroes, helped unveil new Akron Children’s campus signage honoring Tom Golisano, the entrepreneur, philanthrop
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