It’s a struggle sometimes to shut down that voice of negativity in your head. Vulnerable teens especially can fall into the trap of seeing everything through a pessimistic lens. But you can help your teen see things differently, said Akron Children’s psychologist Kevin Triemstra. Reframing negative thinking can have a positive impact on emotional health […]
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Timely tips for the tattoo generation
People have tattooed their bodies for thousands of years. But with the dramatic growth of tattoos and piercings among teens and young adults, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued its first clinical report on the practices. Dr. Jessica Castonguay of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Akron Children’s explains why the guidelines are needed […]
Video: Beeghly campus addition
We’re building on our promise to care for kids in the Mahoning Valley with our new 2-story Beeghly campus addition. This $20-million construction project adds more than 51,000 square feet, and includes 47 exam rooms, including subspecialty and primary care, plus several support testing rooms. As with all of our facilities, it was designed through […]
New “Ball Machine” Bounces Its Way into the Beeghly Campus Expansion
Walking past the Welcome Center on the 1st floor of the new Beeghly campus expansion, don’t be surprised if you start hearing clicks, pops and clangs. Those are the sounds of the ball machine – an ingenious audio-kinetic sculpture that’s become a hallmark of Akron Children’s. The artist, George Rhoads, is well-known for creating these […]
Beeghly Campus Addition Opens to Patients Today
In its continuing mission to provide high-quality pediatric care for children in the Mahoning Valley, Akron Children’s has opened a new 2-story addition for patients. This $20-million construction project adds more than 51,000 square feet to the current Beeghly campus. The new addition includes 47 exam rooms, including subspecialty and primary care, plus several support […]
Beeghly expansion dress rehearsal preps staff for opening
The stage is set. The curtain is about to be lifted. But before the show can begin, the players must perform a dress rehearsal, right? Whether in theater or with a major hospital expansion project like the one at the Beeghly campus in Boardman, it’s critical to be prepared to handle anything that might happen […]
