Science has always fascinated Debbie Tulodzieski, medical technologist in Akron Children’s cytogenetics laboratory. As a child, she read science books non-stop, pondering the careers available to a girl who loved science and math. Since Debbie feared heights, becoming an astronaut was out. Nursing was another option until she heard a news report about nurses parachuting […]
Archives for December 2021
Teen suicide: What parents need to know
Dr. Laura Markley, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Akron Children’s Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology, answers questions about teen suicide. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in adolescents in Ohio. According to the 2020 Ohio Child Fatality review, more teens and young adults in the U.S. die from suicide than […]
Dr. Rohan Das says new role as pediatric psychiatrist is out of this world
If it weren’t for a successful career as a pediatric psychiatrist, Dr. Rohan Das would be an astronaut. Space has always fascinated him, and he often finds himself pondering the question: “Is there life in the universe outside of planet Earth and if so, what is it like?” But as much as he loves keeping […]
5 Ps: The secret to helping kids avoid holiday weight gain
You hear about the dreaded extra 10 pounds many adults gain this time of year, but kids, too, can pack on a few extra “L-Bs.” When you mix lots of goodies and extra calories with time off from school, when kids tend to indulge in sedentary activities, like TV and video games, you get holiday […]