Congratulations to Tina Sanzone, MHA, BSN, RN, the hospital’s new vice president of access and patient navigation. Tina is responsible for patient access and referral management with oversight of the appointment center, communications center, critical care transport and language access services. Lisa Aurilio, MSN, MBA, chief operating officer, says, Tina’s clinical and operations background make […]
Archives for September 2022
Why Quick Care Online virtual visits may be right for you
Akron Children’s Quick Care Online® virtual health care service gives patients and families convenient access to care for common childhood ailments. From the comfort of home or on-the-go, Quick Care Online connects parents to Akron Children’s pediatric providers for virtual visits using voice and video through a compatible mobile phone, tablet or computer from 7 […]
Allergies or COVID-19: How to tell the difference?
Before COVID-19, parents wouldn’t think twice about sending kids to school with a sniffle and some tissues. Now, deciding whether a stuffy nose is from pollen or the onset of COVID-19 is a real concern for families. “Allergies are very prevalent in the general population. It is not uncommon for patients to experience various nasal […]
Dr. Michael Forbes named chief academic officer
Dr. Michael Forbes has been named Akron Children’s chief academic officer, a new position that will oversee and align the hospital’s research and medical education strategies and foster collaborative efforts with university partners. Dr. Forbes joined Children’s in 2006 as an attending physician in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), where he also led research […]
Virtual visits bring Akron Children’s care to you
For large families, busy families or families with special needs, finding time to schedule health appointments can be challenging. Thankfully, Akron Children’s virtual visits offer families more options to get the care they need at a location most convenient to them – home. For busy mom of 4, Rebecca Chance, MyChart telehealth appointments make getting […]
Encourage performance, not perfection, in sports
Signs your child is passionate about a sport can often be seen in the number of hours they spend playing, watching or talking about it. When this passion turns into an unrealistic drive to perfect their game – throwing a no hitter every game or sticking the landing at every competition – parents should help […]
