Without question, Dr. Stephanie Russo’s most memorable moment was witnessing a preschooler hug her mom the minute her cast from shoulder surgery was removed. Through tears of joy, her mom explained it was the very first time her daughter was able to give her a real hug. It’s moments like this that remind Dr. Russo […]
Archives for January 2022
How to spot a vision problem in your preschooler
Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of any child’s development. At this age, your preschooler is developing hand-eye coordination and visual perception, which is necessary for reading and writing. Everyday tasks such as building with blocks, coloring and playing ball all improve your child’s visual abilities. That’s why it’s important your children’s […]
Akron Children’s receives national award for outstanding nursing quality
Akron Children’s was recently honored with the 2021 NDNQI (National Database of Nurse Quality Indicators) Award for Outstanding Nursing Quality by Press Ganey, the national leader in health care consumer and workforce engagement. Chris Young, CNO, said, “Thanks to the hard work exhibited by all our nursing staff, we were recognized as one of Press Ganey’s […]
5 most pressing questions from new parents
Bringing a baby into the world can bring joy, but during a global pandemic, it can also bring a lot of questions. Long-time pediatrician, Arthur Lavin, MD, FAAP, of Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Beachwood, breaks down new parents’ most pressing questions to help calm fears and ease worries. Is my baby’s development on track? Every person […]
A little planning goes a long way for fire safety
Fire safety in your home involves a lot more than putting up a few smoke detectors. To keep your family safe, fire-prevention experts recommend you take time to go through a checklist of precautions and have in place a detailed escape plan. “People often don’t realize how quickly home fires spread,” said Heather Trnka, injury […]
CNP Elise Miller finds inspiration in her patients’ resilience
CNP Elise Miller chose intensive care because she enjoys the fast pace and intellectual challenge of it. But, what she found inspires her most is the resilience of these critically ill children in Akron Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). Their strength and never-ending optimism is what gets her up every morning to contribute to […]