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summer 2015
serving children through philanthropy
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Our new ‘jewel’
Opening of the Kay Jewelers
Pavilion celebrates new
beginning for Akron Children’s
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letter from the executive director
Dear Friends,
You can read more about the grand opening celebration in this edition of
Children’s Progress. Other highlights include:
There is perhaps no better symbol of the new day at
Akron Children’s Hospital than the Kay Jewelers Pavilion,
our new patient care facility on the Akron campus, which
opened its doors May 5. The impact this facility will have
on patient care is impossible to overstate.
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You are part of it in ways great and small, and we thank you.
The building features the Women’s Board of Akron
Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
with 75 private rooms, a new emergency department, the
GOJO Outpatient Surgery Center, and a labor and delivery
center for high-risk births – the first such dedicated space
in the hospital’s history.
The inspiring story of Elizabeth Elder, an 11-year-old girl who takes on every challenge one step at a time.
A look back on two decades of Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics.
The champions honored for their work in the Mahoning Valley.
We are privileged to work alongside such a strong community of supporters
to help improve the health and wellness of children across northern Ohio.
Thank you for all you do to further the mission of Akron Children’s Hospital.
We can’t do what we do without you and we are so appreciative of the
trust you place in us.
foundation board members
John D. Zoilo
Executive Director
Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation
Officers
Valerie A. Geiger
Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking
Chase
Eveline Nordhauss
President
item North America
William H. Considine
President
Patricia Grant
President
Women’s Board of Akron Children’s Hospital
Mark W. Oelschlager
Portfolio Manager
Oak Associates Ltd.
Michael P. Trainer
Treasurer
Gayle Gorman Green
President
Manairco Inc.
Ernest Pouttu
President and Chief Executive Officer
Harwick Standard Distribution Corp.
Raymond Hexamer
CEO
First Communication
William F. Schumacher
Senior Vice President and Market Leader
Westfield Bank
Jeffrey Hord, MD
Director, Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders
Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer
and Blood Disorders
Akron Children’s Hospital
Walton A. Silver
CEO
Akrochem Corporation
Philip H. Maynard
Chairman
Paul M. Dutton
Secretary
John D. Zoilo
Executive Director
Directors
Frank Bevilacqua
President/Co-owner
Winer and Bevilacqua
Paul Catania
Senior Vice President
Oswald Companies
Linda Churchman
President
Friends of Akron Children’s Hospital
Robert B. Cooper
Director, Licensed Real Estate
CB Richard Ellis Inc.
Thomas R. Crowley
Chairman of the Board
Gasko Products (Retired)
Charles C. Eddy Jr.
President
Chuck Eddy Automotive Group
Charles Freeman
First Vice President of Wealth Management
Merrill Lynch
Patrick James
Chairman
Hawthorn Manufacturing Corp.
Kerwyn Jones, MD
Chairman
Department of Orthopedics
Robin Kane
The Berlin Family Foundation
Doug Kovatch
President and CEO
Kovatch Castings Inc.
Kara H. Lewis
President/Principal
Winslow Asset Management Inc.
Robert M. Littman, CPA, MT
Director
BDO, USA
Gregory A. McDermott
President
FirstMerit Insurance Group
James Sisek, Esq.
President and CEO
Farmers Trust Company
Kevin Tichnell
President
Emerging Leaders of Akron Children’s Hospital
Robert D. Trabucco
Executive Vice President and CFO
Sterling Jewelers Inc.
Linda A. Venner
Vice President
Clampco Products Inc.
Dennis Wieland
Chief Financial Officer
Summit Racing Equipment (Retired)
Honorary Director
Willard R. Holland Jr.
Chairman and CEO
FirstEnergy Corp. &
Pennsylvania Power Co. (Retired)
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Doing it her way
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Building on the Promise
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Hospital News
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Foundation News
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Save the Date
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Patient Features:
-Elizabeth Elder
- Joey Penko
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Grants
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Of Note
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Memorial and Tribute Gifts
Care to last a lifetime
Akron Children’s Hospital embraces
a philosophy of family-centered care.
We believe that every child has the right
to world-class medical care, regardless
of a family’s ability to pay.
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Pavilion this spring, the entire hospital “family”
helped us commemorate the momentous occasion.
Four unique grand opening festivities throughout
the month of April allowed donors, employees and
community members to be a part of our history and
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Opening event welcomed thousands
of area residents of all ages into the
Kay Jewelers Pavilion for its first public
unveiling. Guests enjoyed giant board
games and giveaways, crafts, a photo
booth, face painting and high-energy
entertainment by local kids.
These celebrations led up to the
culminating event on May 5, when Akron
Children’s officially opened the doors of
the Kay Jewelers Pavilion and started
treating its first patients.
“When we embarked upon this
campaign several years ago, we
knew the undertaking was immense
and the work ahead of us would be
great,” says Bill Considine, president
and CEO of Akron Children’s.
“However, I never doubted the giving
spirit of this community and the
belief it has in the great work
that can be done when we come
together to help better the lives
of those most precious to us: our
children.”
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Mary Douglas, director of grants
administration at the Akron Children’s
Hospital Foundation, helped children
play a life-sized checkers game during
the employee open house.
Jackie and Greg McDermott enjoyed a first
look at the Kay Jewelers Pavilion during the
April 10 Donor Preview.
Bill Considine, president and CEO of Akron
Children’s, joins Dance Unlimited during the
April 23 VIP event.
Children of all ages enjoyed the grand
opening festivities.
Watch the video
‘One new beginning’
Donors attending the April 10 preview
event each received a copy of the video,
“Extraordinary Stories & One New
Beginning.” The video served as tribute
to their vision in helping create a new
beginning at Akron Children’s.
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Scan the QR code to
watch the video on
Akron Children’s
YouTube channel.
hospital news
Marilyn McGuckin
125th Anniversary Gala
promises surprises
Event celebrates anniversary of
“Elegant yet whimsical” is the best description of the
upcoming Akron Children’s Hospital 125th Anniversary
Gala. But members of the Akron Children’s Women’s
Board aren’t giving away all the details.
“We want guests to be surprised,” says Pat Grant,
president of the Women’s Board. Fellow board member
and event co-chair Eileen Benson says it will be
“different than any other hospital celebration.”
The gala will combine formal attire with a childlike joy
that reflects our patients. Planned for Saturday, Sept. 12
on the hospital’s Akron campus, the event will have a
guest list of approximately 1,000 people.
Eileen hints at fun little twists that allow attendees to
see through the eyes of kids.
“There will be incredible and imaginative entertainment,
colorful décor, and delicious and fun cuisine,” she says.
“We want guests to see how special Akron Children’s is,
including what it does for our community and the way it
impacts children and families.”
The gala is the combined effort of the Women’s Board,
Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation and others. As
they plan, it’s a time for reflection, too. Pat recalls how
the hospital was founded by members of what became
the first Women’s Board.
“We’ve come full circle,” says Pat. “We started it, and
now we’re celebrating it. Not many things last for 125
years, but Akron Children’s has. We’re all looking forward
to what’s in store for the next 125.”
Having fun while
helping others
Marilyn McGuckin reminisces about
30-plus years of ‘wonderful memories’
She left a legacy that continues to brighten the day of our
patients and their families.
At a time when many hospitals didn’t offer inclusive
volunteer programs, Marilyn McGuckin joined Akron
Children’s in 1983 as director of volunteer services.
Her mission: To create and coordinate programs that
promoted interaction between the staff, families and,
most importantly, the kids.
“The fact I had free access to do whatever I wanted to do
as far as starting programs for the children [was both
frightening and thrilling all at the same time],” says
Marilyn, now retired.
It was Marilyn who founded Akron Children’s Doggie
Brigade™ in 1992. She also started the “Cookie Cart,”
which provides patients with fresh-baked cookies at the
bedside. And more than 30 years ago, Marilyn and a
committee of volunteers created the very first Holiday
Tree Festival.
Today, these innovative programs and others continue
to be an integral part of our culture and a reminder of
Akron Children’s commitment to delivering outstanding care
to kids.
“I have wonderful memories of the things we did,” says
Marilyn. “The programs put in, the fun we had and the
things that all the volunteers could get together and do. I
get a thrill every time I pass by.”
Visit 125.akronchildrens.org to read the rest of Marilyn’s
story, as well as those of other hospital and community
members sharing their Akron Children’s stories of
celebration and hope.
For more information on the upcoming gala,
please contact gala@chmca.org.
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Sprouting hope and gratitude
Sculptures celebrate 125 years of community spirit and support
When the doors to the Kay Jewelers Pavilion opened this spring, Akron Children’s also
had another project blooming throughout northeast Ohio.
In April, 25 colorful, larger-than-life metal flower sculptures commemorating our
125th anniversary popped up across the greater Akron region. We commissioned the
vibrant creations on display at organizations, venues and businesses as a lasting gift
to the communities we’ve been proud to serve since 1890.
“Art has always been important to what we do and who we are at Akron Children’s
Hospital,” says Andrea Joliet, director of corporate communications. “We especially
love and appreciate art that depicts life through the eyes of a child, so we’re proud to
share these unique creations with the children and families in our community.”
The 7- to 9-foot tall sculptures, designed by Judith Spater and created by Stephen
Canneto of Columbus, are springing up at places where families already love to
visit, including the Akron Zoo, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Canal Park,
Boettler Park in Green, Medina Square, Lock 3, First & Main in Hudson, Luigi’s
Italian Restaurant, downtown Wadsworth, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the Twinsburg
Community Center and more.
To see where a sculpture is “blooming” in your community, visit our 125th anniversary
blog at 125.akronchildrens.org/community-art-sculpture-locations/.
Help Akron Children’s continue to bloom and grow
for another 125 years. To make a gift and join our
celebration, visit akronchildrens.org/giving.
Akron Children’s flower sculptures are popping
up throughout the region in celebration of our
125th anniversary.
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hospital news
All grown up
Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics turns 20
It started in 1995 with two offices in Fairlawn
and Twinsburg.
Twenty years and 11 counties later, Akron Children’s
Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) has grown into a cohesive
network of 24 locations that offers pediatric primary
care for babies, children and teens throughout
northern Ohio.
As thousands of families have come to appreciate
the expert treatment, close-to-home locations and
convenient office hours, ACHP has enabled Akron
Children’s to improve healthcare access by bringing
it to more children in new locations throughout
the region.
“The longevity and success of ACHP proves it’s one
of the most important things Akron Children’s has
ever done,” says Bob Howard, retired vice president
of marketing, planning and public relations.
As we celebrate ACHP’s success, we look forward to
its future as it finds new ways to meet the demands
of an evolving healthcare landscape.
“We’ve added evening and weekend hours at most
of our offices, and we also offer online access
to medical records and scheduling,” says Ben
Teske, ACHP operations director. “We’re constantly
evaluating what we can do to meet and exceed our
patients’ needs.”
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“The longevity
and success of
ACHP proves it’s
one of the most
important things
Akron Children’s
has ever done.”
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foundation news
A night of ‘Champions’
Mahoning Valley celebrates its supporters – including Tod family – during annual event
Honoring Mahoning Valley’s Champions: (from left) Dichel Owsley, David Tod II, John Zoilo, Sallie Tod Dutton, Paul Dutton and JoAnn Stock.
On May 12, Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning
Valley honored those who go above and beyond to
support their children’s hospital during the 5th annual
Champions for Our Valley’s Children celebration dinner.
Guests applauded progress in the Valley and recognized
those who made it possible – donors, volunteers, staff
and community partners.
Among the honorees was the Tod family, who received
the first-ever Champion for Our Valley’s Children Legacy
Award. It’s a legacy that started more than a century ago.
A century of devotion to healthcare
Tod family members have donated their time, treasure
and even their homes to support healthcare in the
Mahoning Valley. In the early 1900s, Gov. David Tod
of Ohio converted his Mahoning Valley home into a
hospital. His children and grandchildren carried on
this philanthropic spirit, creating a men’s ward at
the former South Side Hospital. His grandson, John
Tod, established a nurses’ residence for what is today
Northside Medical Center.
That nurses’ residence became Tod Children’s Hospital
in 1972 – named in honor of John Tod. The family
became impassioned advocates for pediatric care in
the Valley. Fred Tod, John’s nephew, was one of the
new pediatric hospital’s founders, and his wife, Nancy,
served on its Woman’s Board for many years. Their
daughter, Sallie Tod Dutton, became a member of the
volunteer women’s group – the Tod Squad. Her cousin,
David Tod II, also chaired the hospital’s annual golf
outing for several years.
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Commitment to the Mahoning Valley
When Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley opened
our Beeghly campus in Boardman in 2008 after Tod
Children’s Hospital closed in 2007, the Tod family
supported the hospital’s mission and vision. Family
members also became active on hospital boards.
The Tod family has also strongly supported the Clubs
for Kids Golf Classic, which benefits Akron Children’s
Hospital Mahoning Valley. The event has raised more than
$200,000 in the past four years. The Tod family sponsors
the Youth Clinic, which has become a signature portion
of the event.
“Our family always wanted to make a positive impact on
our community,” says Sallie Tod Dutton. “Our children are
our future. We’re proud to have a legacy of facilitating the
best possible care for them.”
Congratulations to our Champions
for Our Valley’s Children honorees
•Champion for Our Valley’s Children Award:
Eleanor Watanakunakorn
•Champions for Our Valley’s Children Legacy Award:
The Tod Family
•Children’s Advocate Award Honorees:
Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley,
St. Elizabeth Dental Clinic, Touched by
Nathan Foundation and The Vindicator
save the date
7th annual
Miracles and Promises
Radiothon
Broadcast live from Akron Children’s Hospital
Mahoning Valley Beeghly campus
Sept. 23 to 25 • 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Listen to Mix 98.9 or 570 WKBN to hear our patients’
stories of hope and healing. Plus, learn the many
ways we’re making a difference in the community.
All proceeds benefit local programs and services of
Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
Become a Miracle Maker Change Bandit,
and help raise funds for Radiothon.
For more information, call 330-746-9122
or visit www.miraclesandpromises.org.
Make your meal a ‘Miracle’
Turn your night out into a night of giving. You can
help restaurants throughout the Mahoning Valley
raise funds for the 2015 Miracles and Promises
Radiothon through the Miracle Meals program.
When visiting one of the participating restaurants
below, make sure to tell your server you’re there to
support Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
Visit akronchildrens.org/cms/miracle-meals to learn
about upcoming events benefiting Akron Children’s.
August
Thursday, Aug. 27
Quaker Steak & Lube® Bike Night, Austintown
50/50 proceeds benefit Akron Children’s Hospital
Mahoning Valley
5 – 9 p.m.
September
Thursday, Sept. 3
Chuck E. Cheese’s Miracle Meals, Boardman and Niles
15 percent of sales benefit Akron Children’s Hospital
Mahoning Valley
3 – 9 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 14, and Tuesday, Sept. 15
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Boardman
20 percent of sales benefit Akron Children’s Hospital
Mahoning Valley
All day
Thursday, Sept. 17
Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Night, Austintown
50/50 proceeds benefit Akron Children’s Hospital
Mahoning Valley
5 – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Buffalo Wild Wings®, Boardman
Dueling Docs and Miracles and Promises
Radiothon Kickoff
5 – 8 p.m.
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Molly Norris and other northeast Ohio athletes are raising money for pediatric cancer patients this September through the “Lace Up” initiative.
Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer
Sales of gold shoelaces to raise funds during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
This September, Akron Children’s teams up with Go4theGoal
to encourage young athletes to put their best foot forward
and “Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer” to support the Showers
Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders.
2015 Lace Up Athlete Advocate Molly Norris from
Manchester High School is inviting other student athletes
to get involved by doing the following activities in their
communities:
Each pair of laces costs $5, with 100 percent of the
profits supporting the creation of a new teen program at
the Showers Center.
• Order laces for all your teammates.
Last year, nearly 5,000 young people throughout
northeast Ohio laced up and raised $25,000.
• Designate a game to the cause and collect donations from tickets and/or concessions.
• Encourage other athletes at your school to join.
• Challenge your team’s rival to join you.
• Post photos of your team wearing their gold laces, and spread the word via social media using hashtag #G4GAkronChildrens.
• Promote “Lace Up” via flyers, your school’s fall athletic kick-off event, and with a PA announcement at the game.
Get started today by contacting Nate Mulberg at
natemulberg@go4thegoal.org or 856-979-8384.
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“It’s fun, easy and for a good cause,” says Molly. “I want
to see gold laces everywhere this September!”
save the date
2nd annual Emily’s Sparkle Sprint
Race to raise funds for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The 2nd annual Emily’s Sparkle Sprint, named in honor of former patient Emily Kungli (center), will benefit Akron Children’s PICU.
Twelve-year-old Emily Kungli plans to be first at the
starting line on Sept. 20 to kick off the 2nd annual
Emily’s Sparkle Sprint. Named in her honor, this year’s
event will include 15K, 10K and 5K races as well as a
1-mile Family Fun Walk that starts at Lock 3 and follows
the Towpath Trail in Akron.
Just 2 years ago, Emily was fighting for her life at Akron
Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
(PICU) after a mosquito bite left her with encephalitis.
After headaches, high fever and confusion lead to
seizures, Emily was placed in a medically induced coma
for 12 days.
Mom Gretchen Naumoff established the race as a
fundraiser for the PICU to thank the doctors and nursing
staff for bringing back “Emily’s sparkle.” She says, “No
amount of money I can give the PICU would be enough.
They gave me my daughter back.”
The 2014 event had 250 participants and raised nearly
$17,000. Gretchen hopes to double the number of
participants with this year’s race.
For more information
or to sign up for the
race, visit http://
emilysparklesprint2015.
kintera.org/.
When she finally recovered, she was surprised by the
number of people who had bonded with her during her
care. Michael Forbes, MD, FAAP, Emily’s pediatric critical
care physician was one of the first strangers to greet
her saying, “I know you don’t know who I am, but I need
to hug you.”
Dr. John Pope, associate director
of pediatric critical care, traded
his scrubs for a little “sparkle” to
support the race.
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2nd annual
Rock for Kids
Mahoning Valley bands
‘rock out’ to raise money
for Akron Children’s
The 2nd annual Rock for Kids music festival to benefit
Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley takes
place Sunday, Sept. 13, at Magic Tree Pub & Eatery
in Boardman.
From 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., festival-goers can enjoy
great music, excellent food, raffles and the chance
to make a difference in the lives of local children.
Showcased bands include Aunt B, Christine Witt & Bobby
Local bands come together to raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital
Mahoning Valley.
Fritz, Graphic Pink, Haymaker, The Acoustic Jones,
The Gary Markasky Project, The Huckin’ Fillbillys and
Wet Lemon.
All proceeds will benefit Akron Children’s patients,
programs and services in the Valley.
Admission is $10 per person, and sponsorship
packages are still available. For more information, visit
www.akronchildrens.org/rockforkids, or call 330-746-9122.
4th annual Dancing for the Kids
An evening benefitting patients with cancer and blood disorders
On Oct. 16, a cadre of talented dancers again take
center stage at the Akron Civic Theatre for the 4th annual
Dancing for the Kids event to benefit the sickle cell
program of the Showers Family Center for Childhood
Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Hosted by the Emerging Leaders of Akron Children’s
Hospital, this family-friendly event pairs local celebrities
with dancers from The University of Akron in a dance
competition where the audience members cast their “votes” through donations. To date, Dancing for the Kids has raised more than $225,000 for the Showers Center.
“Each year the community professionals and The
University of Akron students collaborate to improve
the show and make it even better,” says event chair
Tricia Parianos. “I can’t wait to see the wonderful
performances this year should bring.”
Three guest judges will be on hand, including Justin Hilton,
senior associate vice president for University Relations at
Kent State University; Dr. Jeffrey Hord, director, division
of hematology-oncology hemostasis and thrombosis
center at Akron Children’s; and Stephanie York, director
of communications and public relations at Akron General
Medical Center.
This year’s dancers include:
• Dr. Prasad Bodas - Director, Sickle Cell and Leukemia Programs, pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Akron Children’s Hospital
• Theresa Carter - President, OMNOVA Solutions Foundation
• Anne Granchi - Vice President of Human Resources, Total Rewards, Goodyear
• Susan Kirksey - Women’s Board at Akron Children’s Hospital
• Don McCardle - Founder, McCardle’s Dance Studio
• Dr. Michael Tefs - Superintendent, Wooster City Schools
• Kristie Warner - Owner and Salon Manager,
Gavin Scott Salon & Spa
• Jordan Epps - Former Patient
For more information about purchasing tickets or becoming an event sponsor,
contact Machelle Syx at 330-543-0137 or msyx@chmca.org.
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Doing it her way
A challenging condition can’t stop this ‘can-do’ girl
When Elizabeth Elder smiles, she lights up a room.
An unthinkable diagnosis
The 11-year-old from Canfield has a lot to smile about.
After undergoing 10 years of therapy, 3 surgeries and
relearning how to walk twice, she’s taking control of her
life and learning how to do things her own way. Akron
Children’s Hospital has helped her every step of the way.
At 6 months, Laura and Tim noticed some troubling
signs as their daughter grew. She would clench her left
fist so hard it would take both parents to pry it open,
and her left eye wouldn’t open as much as her right.
“Our daughter wouldn’t be where she is today without
Akron Children’s,” says Laura Elder, who with her
husband, Tim, adopted Elizabeth when she was 4 days
old. “The care we receive is phenomenal. Our doctors,
surgeons, nurses and therapists – they’re all part of our
extended family.”
They took Elizabeth to Akron Children’s Hospital, where
doctors discovered that she had suffered a stroke
before she was born. It had caused permanent brain
damage and manifested itself in cerebral palsy-like
symptoms.
“They told us that she may not walk, talk or even know
us,” says Laura. “We said, ‘that’s not acceptable.’”
Elizabeth overcomes obstacles every day to learn, live and play her own way.
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Today, Laura says
that the words
“I can’t” no longer
exist in the Elder
household.
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Since the pathways from her brain to the spine didn’t
work correctly, her leg muscles received “muddled”
signals, making them contract and become stiff, a
condition known as spasticity. Walking and talking would
be difficult, but not impossible. As the Elders soon
learned, Elizabeth had a stubborn streak.
Immediately after her diagnosis, she started physical
and occupational therapy, beginning at St. Elizabeth
Youngstown Hospital and then switching to Akron
Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley Beeghly campus
in Boardman in 2011 when we began offering
rehabilitative services.
“All our therapists did a great job of making games out of
the exercises,” notes Laura. “They were excellent teachers
for us, too. We took whatever they did home with us. Every
activity we do is therapy-based. She’s grown up knowing
nothing else – going to the gym is playtime for her.”
Elizabeth received her first leg braces at 18 months.
By the time she was 4 years old, she began walking.
But to be able to continue walking, she needed surgery
to correct the nerve irregularities in her spine.
An uphill journey
During 3 successive summers from 2011 to 2013,
Elizabeth had surgery in Akron to improve her spasticity.
Recovery took roughly a month after each procedure,
and learning how to walk again took even longer. During
every admission, the Elders lived at the Ronald McDonald
House of Akron for more than a month.
“The people there were wonderful,” says Laura. “They
went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable.”
Another saving grace? Tank and Gracie, Elizabeth’s
therapy dogs.
“Therapy was so painful for her; there were days that
she couldn’t walk,” says Laura. “The dogs helped her
tremendously. They kept her calm and distracted her from
the physical part. She improved every day.”
Since her final surgery, Elizabeth has progressed by
leaps and bounds. She takes weekly swimming lessons,
which help with her balance and coordination, and
enjoys flag twirling with Laura, who is a flagline advisor
at South Range High School in Canfield. Elizabeth also
graduated from physical and occupational therapy last
fall, and she attends routine checkups every 3 to 6 months
with her surgeons and physicians both in Akron and the
Mahoning Valley.
Today, Laura says that the words “I can’t” no longer exist
in the Elder household.
“She can do whatever she puts her mind to, it’s just on
her own timeframe. We rejoice in all the wonderful things
that she can do.”
And what does the future hold for this “can-do” girl?
“She’s a spitfire,” laughs Laura. “She’s very determined.
We like to tell her that if you can’t do it the way everyone
else does, find another way. She always does.”
Help Ronald McDonald House of Akron
make room for more families
Each year, the Ronald McDonald House of Akron
becomes a home away from home for nearly
13,000 people, just like the Elders.
For a suggested donation of $10 a night, guests
receive hot meals, lodging and a place of reprieve only
a block away from their children and the hospital.
Now, a new expansion project will shelter, comfort and
support 3 times as many families as it currently
serves – increasing 7,300 nightly stays a year to
21,900 in 2017.
Help Ronald McDonald House of Akron make more
room for our patients’ families. Contact Jeannette
Andreski at 330-253-5400 or jeannette@rmhakron.org
to make a donation.
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Laura (left) describes Elizabeth as a “spitfire,” determined
to learn and live life her own way.
Watch the video
If Elizabeth’s story sounds familiar,
it may be because you’ve seen it on TV.
Elizabeth is one of several patients
featured in Akron Children’s new TV
commercials. Featuring Elizabeth, her
physician and her parents – Tim and
Laura – the video perfectly captures
her story, her shining attitude and her
indomitable spirit.
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Scan the QR code
to watch Elizabeth’s
commercial on our
125th anniversary blog.
Care to last a lifetime
Nearly two decades of care creates a lifelong bond with local patient and his family
For 19 years, Joey Penko has been on the path to better health thanks to his ‘family’ at Akron Children’s Hospital.
When 19-year-old Joey Penko graduated from Copley
High School in May, family and friends couldn’t wait to
celebrate with him – including his extended family at
Akron Children’s Hospital.
Joey has been a patient at Akron Children’s Craniofacial
Center since he was an infant. Born with a life-threatening
craniofacial condition, it took a multidisciplinary team
of pediatricians, plastic surgeons, speech pathologists,
orthodontists and more to help Joey thrive from infancy to
adolescence.
“Akron Children’s forever changed our family,” says Joe
Penko, Joey’s dad. “Not only did they save our son, they
gave him a future.”
Bringing hope to a desperate situation
Joey was born with a condition called Pierre Robin
Sequence. A cleft palate, an underdeveloped jaw and an
obstructed airway, combined with complications from
being born 6 weeks early, made it nearly impossible for
him to breathe, and he was rapidly losing weight.
“The hospital caring for him didn’t know what to do,”
says Susan Penko, Joey’s mom. “At 5 weeks old, we
were losing him.”
The Penkos took Joey to Akron Children’s Craniofacial
Center. James Lehman Jr., MD, the now-retired division
director and co-founder of the center, uncovered the
cause of Joey’s complications straightaway and admitted
him to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) that day.
“It felt like a switch had been flipped,” says Joe. “Dr.
Lehman immediately put together a team of experts to
save our son.”
That day marked the beginning of a 19-year journey for
Joey and his family, one that required numerous surgeries
to correct his lower jaw, a tracheostomy to help him
breathe, as well as a feeding tube placed in his stomach.
“When Joey’s tracheostomy tube was removed before his
second birthday, we had a huge party,” says Susan. “Our
family and friends were there, as were many hospital staff
members. It was a celebration for all of us.”
Another challenge on Joey’s journey was helping him
to talk and eat. With his condition, he never progressed
through any “babbling” stages or learned how to drink
through a bottle. The Penkos worked with Akron Children’s
speech pathologists to overcome speech impairments
and help him learn how to eat and like food.
“He definitely doesn’t have that problem now,” laughs Joe.
“He can eat more than me any day!”
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“ Akron Children’s
forever changed
our family. Not only
did they save our
son, they gave him
a future.”
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You can help a
child just like Joey
The Penko family: (from left) Sue, Mandy, Joey and Joe.
Continuing his journey
Ananth Murthy, MD, FACS, director of plastic and
reconstructive surgery and medical director of the Craniofacial
Center, helps hundreds of craniofacial patients each year.
Each year, Akron Children’s Craniofacial Center treats
more than 500 infants, children and teens with facial
and skull abnormalities. It’s the largest center of its
kind in Ohio, and the need for its expert specialty
services grows every day.
Please consider supporting Akron Children’s
Craniofacial Center, which will be named after its
visionary and co-founder, James A. Lehman Jr., MD.
Your gift will sustain the center’s ongoing growth
while supporting its current and future patient needs.
Today, friendly, affable Joey is enjoying life after high school.
He loves working outside and exercising with his dog, Duke.
He participates in a work training program and secured
his first summer job. He also volunteers at Victory Gallop
Therapeutic Equestrian Center, where he took riding lessons
for 10 years.
Akron Children’s remains an important part of Joey’s life.
He still maintains yearly checkups at the hospital with his
team of physicians, including Ananth Murthy, MD, FACS,
director of plastic and reconstructive surgery and medical
director of the Craniofacial Center.
“Nineteen years ago, the staff at Akron Children’s were
strangers to us,” says Joe. “Today, they’re some of our closest
friends – they’re our heroes. The hospital changed our lives
forever. They do the same for everyone who walks through
their doors. It’s a very special place.”
Contact Shelly Brown, senior major gifts officer,
at 330-543-8900 to make your gift today.
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grants
Through the lens of a child
LIVESTRONG grant unlocks a world of creative expression for cancer patients
What happens when you give pediatric cancer patients
a camera and the skills to use it? A gallery of selfexpressive photos that speaks volumes about how a
child views the world.
Thanks to a grant from the LIVESTRONG Foundation
Community Impact Project, patients at Akron
Children’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer
and Blood Disorders participated in the Pablove
Shutterbugs photography program, which teaches
kids living with cancer to develop their creative voice
through the art of photography.
Akron Children’s was 1 of just 15 sites nationally to
qualify for the grant.
“This program was an extraordinary opportunity to
expand our patients’ perspective emotionally and
creatively,” says Laura Gerak, PhD, psychologist at
Akron Children’s. “It gave our kids another outlet
outside of treatment. They really enjoyed being
together and making a connection with others going
through a similar situation.”
Twenty-eight patients, ranging between ages 6 to 19
and in various stages of cancer treatment, completed
the program. During 5 weeks of instruction, they
learned a variety of photography techniques and
received hands-on practice during field trips and athome assignments.
“These kids have so much positive energy,” says
Cynthia Penter, a local artist educator and one of 5
teachers participating in the program. “A program like
this makes you realize how great the community really
is – from the volunteers and families to the museum
and hospital. It was wonderful to see how everyone
came together to support them.”
Each child received an electronic portfolio of their
work, a framed photo and a camera to keep at the
program. The 5 weeks also culminated with a photo
gallery at the Akron Art Museum where each child
had his or her best piece on display for a free
public viewing.
“It gave me a way to look at the world outside of the
hospital … to look at how beautiful this earth is,” says
19-year-old patient Kaela Keller. “I was amazed how we
could all take pictures of the same things yet see it and
capture it so differently. Photography will always be
part of my life.”
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The Pablove Shutterbugs photography program gave pediatric cancer
patients like 8-year-old Cael Williams the chance to develop their
creative voice through photography.
of note
Publications
Klingele, Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases,
2014 9:67-70. Doi: 10.3233/JPI-140415.
Michael T. Bigham, MD, FCCM, Pediatric
Intensive Care Physician, Medical Director –
Transport Services, Department of Pediatrics,
Division of Critical Care Medicine, wrote
“Intubation in Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care
Transport: National Performance,” with A. M.
Bigelow, M. D. Gothard and H. P. Schwartz,
Prehosp Emerg Care, Feb. 9, 2015; “A
Multibiomarker-Based Model for Estimating the
Risk of Septic Acute Kidney Injury,” with H. R.
Wong, N. Z. Cvijanovich, N. Anas, G. L. Allen,
N. J. Thomas, S. L. Weiss, J. Fitzgerald, P. A.
Checchia, K. Meyer, T. P. Shanley, M. Quasney,
M. Hall, R. Gedeit, R. J. Freishtat, J. Nowak,
S. S. Raj, S. Gertz, E. Dawson, K. Howard, K.
Harmon, P. Lahni, E. Frank, K. W. Hart and C.
J. Lindsell, Crit Care Med, May 8, 2015; “Quality
Metrics in Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care
Transport: A National Delphi Project,” with H.
P. Schwartz, P. J. Schoeettker, K. Meyer, M.
S. Trautman and R. M. Insoft, on behalf of the
American Academy of Pediatrics Section on
Transport Medicine, Crit Care Med, on press
June 2015.
Joseph Congeni, MD, Director, Sports Medicine
Center, wrote “The Relationship Between
Adherence Behaviors and Recovery Time in
Adolescents After a Sports-Related Concussion:
An Observational Study,” with J. Reneker, H.
Moor, R. Eisenhauer, N. Proudfoot, K. Killian
and A. Henriques, International Journal of Sports
Physical Therapy, on press March 2015; “SportsRelated Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion),”
chapter 688 with C. W. Liebig, MD, Nelson
Textbook of Pediatrics, 2015, (20):3350-3352;
“Cervical Spinal Injuries,” chapter 689 with J.
Lockhart, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2015,
(20):3352-3354.
Sumru Bilge-Johnson, MD, Program Director,
Child Psychiatry Fellowship Program, wrote
“An Initial Prospective Exploration of Specific
Stressors for Parents of Children Admitted to
Inpatient Psychiatric Unit,” with E. Hisset, J
Psychol Abnorm Child, Vol. 4, Issue 2. Doi:
10.4172/2329-9525.1000138.
Kenneth Bono, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, wrote
“Pediatric Orthopaedic Infection Season: An
Analysis of the Seasonal Variation of Pediatric
Osteomyelitis and Septic Arthritis,” with K. E.
Sarah Friebert, MD, Director, Palliative
Care, wrote “Pediatric Palliative Care in the
Community,” with J. Rubenstein, CA Cancer
J Clin 2015; online May 7, Doi: 10.3322/
caac.21280; “Integrating Palliative Care,”
with T. Dalberg, Quick Reference for Pediatric
Oncology Clinicians: The Psychiatric and
Psychological Dimensions of Pediatric Cancer
Symptom Management, 2015 (2): 325-334;
“Research Priorities in Pediatric Palliative Care:
a Delphi Study,” Journal of Pediatrics, 2015,
pii: S0022-3476(15)00470-9. Doi: 10.1016/j.
jpeds.2015.05.002.
Jeffrey Hord, MD, Director, Division of
Hematology-Oncology, Associate Chair for
Subspecialty Practice Operations, wrote
“Hematopoietic Growth Factors,” Supportive
Care in Pediatric Oncology, (1), 2015; “Acquired
Pancytopenias,” Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics,
(20), 2015.
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Kerwyn Jones, MD, Chairman, Department of
Orthopedics, wrote “Gene Expression Differences
Between Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligaments
in Young Male and Female Subjects,” with J.
S. Johnson, M. A. Morscher, S. M. Moen, C.
J. Klonk, R. Jacquet and W. J. Landis, Bone
Joint Surgery Am., Jan. 2015, 7;97(1):71-9.
Doi: 10.2106/JBJS.N.00246; “The Impact
of a Daily Pre-operative Surgical Huddle on
Interruptions, Delays, and Surgeon Satisfaction
in an Orthopedic Operating Room: A Prospective
Study,” with A. l. Jain, J. Simon and M. D.
Patterson, Patient Saf Surgery, Feb 21, 2015,
9:8. Doi: 10.1186/s13037-015-0057-6.
eCollection 2015.
Jyoti Krishna, MD, Director, Sleep Medicine,
wrote a chapter titled “Chronic Insomnia Disorder:
Concurrent Chronic Pain,” with V. M. Crabtree
and D. Gozal, Case Book of Sleep Medicine 2nd
Edition, pp 78-83, 2015.
Starla G. Martinez, MD, Director, Medical
Education, Pediatric Pulmonologist, wrote a
case-based teaching module, “Regarding the
Role of Immunizations in Promoting High-value
Healthcare” for the High Value Care Board of
Med-U website, July, 2015.
Ann Stratton, CNP (Hematology-Oncology),
Kristen Breedlove, PA-C (Heart Center),
Dianne Kulasa-Luke, CNP (Neurology) and
Julie Tsirambidis, CNP (Akron Children’s
Hospital Pediatrics – Brecksville and Director,
APP Center), wrote “Creating a Model for
Professional Advancement,” Advance Healthcare
Network for Nurse Practitioners and Physician
Assistants, April 15, 2015.
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Dennis Weiner, MD, Co-Director, Skeletal
Dysplasia Center, wrote “Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia:
Characteristics and Orthopaedic Manifestations”
with P.M. Riley Jr., MD, B. Leighley, D. Jonah,
D.H. Morton, K.A. Strauss, M.B. Bober and M.S.
Dicintio in the Journal of Child Orthopedics, April,
2015 9(2):145-52. Doi: 10.1007/s11832-0150646-z. Epub 2015 Mar 13.
Presentations
Karen Ballard, MCM, BCC, Director of
Chaplaincy, presented “Spirituality of the Child
and Family Facing a Life-Threatening Illness
and Care of the Team who Serves the Child
and Family,” with S. Friebert, MD at the Oates
Institute Spirituality in Palliative Care Conference,
March, 2015.
Division of Critical Care Medicine, presented
“Transport Quality Metrics: An Update,” at the
Critical Care Transport Medical Conference,
Charlotte, N.C., April 20, 2015.
Prasad Bodas, MD, MHS, Director, Sickle Cell
and Leukemia Programs, Pediatric HematologistOncologist, presented “Integrated Life Sciences
Seminar II,” at NEOMED, April 2015; “Routine
Healthcare for the Pediatric Patient with Sickle
Cell Disease,” at the Annual Pediatric Update
for the Practicing Physician, Akron Children’s
Hospital, Akron, Ohio, April 15, 2015.
of note
Kenneth Bono, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon,
presented “Preoperative Fears in Pediatric
Orthopaedic Surgery Patients” at Mid-America
Orthopaedic Association, Hilton Head Island,
S.C., April 22-26, 2015.
Ann-Marie Brown, PhD, CPNP-AC/PC, CCRN,
FCCM, Lead Nurse Practitioner, Intensive Care,
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics’ Society
of Critical Care Medicine, presented “Feeding
Critically Ill Children: Does It Make Impact
Outcomes?” and moderated a session titled
“Nutrition Issues in Pediatric Critical Care,” at the
Society of Critical Care Medicine, Phoenix, Ariz.,
Jan., 2015; “Fast Food May Be Good For You:
Nutrition Therapy in the PICU,” at MetroHealth
Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, April, 2015.
Blaise Cogeni, MD, Director, Division of
Infectious Diseases, presented “Immunization
Update” and “Emerging Infections” at the 25th
Annual Dartmouth Pediatric Conference, Mount
Washington, N.H., March 7-8, 2015; “Vaccine
Refusal in Recent Outbreaks,” Ashland Country
Public Health Day, Ashland, Ohio, April 8, 2015.
Center, presented “Relationship Between
Behaviors and Recovery Time in Adolescents
After Sports-Related Concussion,” at Pediatric
Research in Sports Medicine (PRISM), Weston,
Fla., Feb. 20, 2015; “Impact of Infections on
Sports,” “Back Pain in Young Athletes: Finding
the Weakest Link,” “Foot/Ankle Examinations”
and “Concussion Round Table,” at the 25th
Dartmouth Pediatric Conference, Bretton Woods,
N.H., March 7-8, 2015; “Introduction to Sports
Medicine,” at NEOMED, Rootstown, Ohio, March
25, 2015; “More Questions than Answers,” at
the Scioto County Medical Society, Greenbrier
Conference, Portsmouth, Ohio, April 12, 2015.
John Fargo, DO, Director, Divisional Quality
Improvement, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist,
presented a poster entitled “Adrenal Insufficiency
in Patients with High-Risk Neuroblastoma,”
with A. Stratton, CNP and T. Vaccerelli, at the
28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Phoenix, Ariz.,
May 2015.
Sarah Friebert, MD, Director, Palliative Care,
presented “Pediatric Palliative Care Program
Development” and “Barking Up the Money
Tree? Developing a Financial Case for Pediatric
Palliative Care,” at the American Academy of
Hospice and Palliative Medicine/Hospice and
Palliative Nurses’ Association Annual Assembly,
Philadelphia, Penn., February 2015; “Ethical
Issues in Pediatric Palliative Care: Mind the
Gap,” at Walsh University, North Canton, OH,
April 2015; “Spirituality of the Child and Family
Facing a Life-Threatening Illness and Care of the
Team who Serves the Child and Family, “ (with
K. Ballard, MCM, BCC) at the Oates Institute
Spirituality in Palliative Care Conference,
March, 2015.
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Subspecialty Practice Operations, presented
“Survey of the Landscape: Five Key Ways the
Day-to-Day Practice/Life of Subspecialists are
Changing,” at the AAP Subspecialty Summit,
with L. Heitlinger, Schaumburg, Ill., March 11,
2015; “How to Become a Pediatric Hematologist
Oncologist” and “Childhood Cancer Overview,”
at the Heritage Osteopathic College of Medicine,
Ohio University, March 30, 2015; “How To
Become a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist,”
at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, March 31,
2015; “Maintenance of Certification Learning
Session” journal article review, “Results of the
2015 ASPHO Workforce Survey,” “Changes in the
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Workforce” and
“Diversity in the Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Workforce,” at the 28th Annual Meeting of the
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/
Oncology, Phoenix, Ariz., May 2015; a poster
titled “Burden of Illness Among Persons with
Hemophilia B: Direct and Indirect Costs,” with
C. X. Chen, J. R. Baker, B. A. Konkle, M.
Ullman, R. Kulkarni, M. Lou and M. B. Nichol,
at the International Society of Thrombosis and
Hemostasis, Toronto, Canada, June 2015.
Kerwyn Jones, MD, Chairman, Department
of Orthopedics, presented “College Athletes’
Perception of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Injuries and Subsequent Reconstruction” with
M. Adamczyk and D. Bouton at Cleveland
Orthopaedic Society, Cleveland, Ohio, February
7, 2015 and at Ohio Orthopaedic Society,
Columbus, Ohio, May 14-15, 2015; moderated
the Practice Management Break-out Session
entitled “The Role of Physician Extenders in
Pediatric Orthopaedic Practice” at the Pediatric
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Orthopaedic Society of North America Meeting,
Atlanta, Ga., April 29 – May 2, 2015.
Jyoti Krishna, MD, Director, Sleep Medicine,
presented “Changes in Polysomnography Results
in Pediatric Patients with Mild Obstructive Sleep
Apnea: Adenotonsillectomy vs. Watchful Waiting,”
with S. J. Trosman, D.J. Eleff and S. Anne at
the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Annual Meeting, Boston, Mass., April 2015.
Steven Kuerbitz, MD, Director, Bone Marrow
Transplant Program, Director, Divisional Research
and Stem Cell Transplantation, presented
“Getting with the Program: Epigenetic Control
in Stem Cells,” at the Global Stem Cell and
Regenerative Medicine Education NEtWork
(RENEW) program, Case Western Reserve
University, Cleveland, Ohio, March 26, 2015;
a poster titled “A Novel CpG Island-Focused
Analysis of Genome-wide Methylation Profiling
Data Indentifies Epigenetically Dysregulated
Genes in Osteosarcomas,” with A. Sharma, at the
28th Annual Meeting of the American Society of
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Phoenix, Ariz.,
May 2015.
John Melville, MS, MD, Site Director, Child
Advocacy Center, Child Protection and Child
Abuse Prevention, presented “The Promise
and Peril of Software Designed for Forensic
Odontology,” at the American Society of
Forensic Odontology Annual Meeting, Orlando,
Fla., Feb. 17, 2015; “The Detection of Genital
and Extragenital Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
and Chlamydia Trachomatis in Children and
Adolescents Evaluated for Sexual Abuse or
Assault,” at the Helfer Society Annual Meeting,
Savannah, Ga., April 22, 2015.
of note
Daniel Pettee, DO, Director, Solid Tumor
Program, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist,
presented “Pediatric Bleeding Disorders,” at St.
Joseph Warren Hospital, Warren, Ohio, March
31, 2015.
Stephanie Savelli, MD, Director, Cancer
Survivorship Program, Pediatric Hematology/
Oncology Fellowship Program and Divisional
Education, presented “Caring for the Adult
Survivor of Childhood Cancer,” at St. Joseph
Warren Hospital, Warren, Ohio, Feb. 16, 2015.
Erin Teague, Clinical Dietician, Palliative
Care, presented “Subjective Global Nutrition
Assessment: The Nutrition Focused Physical
Assessment,” at the Children’s Hospital
Association, National Clinical Nutrition Manager
Webinar Series, Akron, Ohio, March, 2015.
Melissa Walter, CNP, Critical Care Nurse
Practitioner, Division of Critical Care Medicine,
presented “Objectifying the Pupillary Light Exam:
The Role of an Automated Pupillometer in
Critically Ill Children,” at the Translational Science
Seminar, Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, Ohio,
April 21, 2015.
Dysplasia Center, presented “The Anabolic
Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Endochondral
Bone Formation” with R. Fitzgerald at Pediatric
Orthopaedic Society of North America
(e-poster), Atlanta, Ga., April 29 – May 2,
2015; Orthopaedic Research Society (poster),
Las Vegas, Nev., March 28-31, 2015 with R.
Fitzgerald; and Cleveland Orthopaedic Society,
Cleveland, Ohio, February 7, 2015 with S.
Lababidi; presented “Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia”
at the Practical Approaches to Amish Inherited
Disease Conference, Pier/Beacon Hill Community
School, Mount Eaton, Ohio, April 25, 2015;
presented “The Role of Physician Extenders in
Pediatric Orthopaedic Practice” at the Pediatric
Orthopaedic Society of North America Meeting,
Atlanta, Ga., April 29 – May 2, 2015; presented
“Orthopedic Updates” at Ellis-van Crevald Day at
the Clinic for Special Children, Strasburg, Ohio,
May 15, 2015.
Awards and Honors
Division of Critical Care Medicine, received the
“Heart of Hudson Award,” May 29, 2015 at
the Hail to the Chefs event in Hudson, Ohio,
the award plaque reads “Thank you for your
dedicated service in guiding the children and the
families of the Akron region through difficult times
and in turning many cloudy days into rainbows
and sunshine;” was promoted to “Associate
Professor,” in the Department of Pediatrics,
College of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical
University.
Blaise Congeni, MD, Director, Division of
Infectious Diseases, was the keynote speaker
at the Annual Invocation Ceremony of the
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honorary Society,
NEOMED, Rootstown, Ohio, March 11, 2015.
Center, was listed in the “Best Doctors in
Northeast Ohio,” 2015 list.
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The Department of Hematology-Oncology
is part of a collaborative project, “Eliminating
CLABSIs in Ambulatory Patients,” managed
by Johns Hopkins University. They will receive
a grant, funded by the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality, of $5,000 a year for two
years beginning Oct. 1, 2015.
Subspecialty Practice Operations, was listed
in Castle Connolly’s “America’s Top Doctors,”
2015 list.
Starla G. Martinez, MD, Director, Medical
Education, Pediatric Pulmonologist, was chosen
to serve as a Hooder for the 2015 graduating
class of NEOMED for the 10th year.
Dysplasia Center, placed 3rd at the Cleveland
Orthopaedic Society’s annual meeting, February,
2015 for his project titled “The Anabolic Effects
of Electrical Stimulation on Endochondral Bone
Formation.” Dr. Weiner also received the Summa
post-graduate day “Walter A. Hoyt. Sr. M.D. Award
for Basic Science Research,” May, 2015.
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memorial and tribute gifts
Gifts received Jan. 1, 2015 – May 31, 2015
In Honor of …
Jessica Anderson
Steve Hazeltine
Nader G. Atway
Michael T. Bigham
Noah Kendrick
Richard J. Acklin
Linda K. Carlton
Allyson K. Clark
William W. Donaldson
Nancy E. Hall
Marcena R. Williams
Sage E. Braydich
Rudolph J. Braydich
James A. Lehman
Schwab Charitable Fund
Mark A. Watson
Colin Burdette
Hubbard Eagle Soccer Boosters
Gabrielle Marino
Edward V. Matzules
Jessie Clark
Taylor R. Clark
Kieran McAllister
Melissa A. Rosenbaum
Thomas A. Debord
Savannah G. McCleery
Brenda Timberlake
Anthony D. Di Lucente
Flavia Pachi
Marvin A. Thomas
Gregory A. McDermott
Erin M. McDermott
Anita DiLucente
Justin M. Benko
Lance K. Churchman
Cody Frasure
Barry T. Frasure
Sarah E. Friebert
Stuart Friebert
Brendan Getsy
Michael G. Getsy
Brantley Hall
David E. Speer
William Hanlon
Larry P. Kelley
Aaron Hill
Susanna J. Snavely
Chloe Hollingsworth
Luella F. Siegfried
Yoleetah C. Ilodi
Robert L. Richards
Kylie Jacobs
Eric K. Koppel
Andrew Mitchell
Mervin R. Shaffner
Ben O’Daniel
Bradley Boyer
Steven W. Bremner
Larry D. DeWitt
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our electronic newsletter, which
features the latest hospital news and
links to relevant podcasts and videos?
Scan the tag below or register online at
akronchildrens.org/developments.
calendar of events
august
Friday, Aug. 21
Harness Race Rally
Northfield Park
7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30
Kylie Rose’s Run
Copley High School
4 p.m.
Aug. 25 – Sept. 30
Love’s Travel Stop Campaign
At participating locations
september
Saturday, Sept. 5
Ace Hardware Bucket Day
At participating locations
Saturday, Sept. 12
125th Anniversary Gala
6 – 11 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13
“Rock for Kids” Music Festival
Magic Tree Pub & Eatery, Boardman
12 – 9 p.m.
october
Sunday, Oct. 4
Walk for Babies
Canal Park, Akron
8 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 16
Dancing for the Kids
Akron Civic Theatre
7:30 p.m.
november
Friday, Nov. 20
Holiday Tree Festival Preview Gala
John S. Knight Center, Akron
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21, 28
Breakfast with Santa
8:30 a.m.
Nov. 21-29
Holiday Tree Festival
Hours vary
Saturday, Sept. 19
Pops at the Ballpark featuring
the Youngstown Symphony
6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20
Emily’s Sparkle Sprint
Lock 3
9 a.m.
Sept. 23 –25
Mix 98.9 Miracles and Promises Radiothon
6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 28
Children’s Benefit Invitational
Fairlawn Country Club
11 a.m.
For more information about these events or how
you can become a special event coordinator,
contact: JoAnn Stock, director of development
at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley,
at 330-746-9122, or Brittany Costa, associate
coordinator for special projects at Akron
Children’s Hospital, at 330-543-0325.
For a complete listing of all Akron Children’s
Hospital Events, visit akronchildrens.org/events.

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