National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Army Reddington, an ophthalmology technician at Akron Children’s who immigrated to the United […]
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Akron Children’s renews career academy partnership with Akron Public Schools
When a teacher at North High School wanted to show her students how geometry could be used outside the classroom, she turned to an orthopedic surgeon at Akron Children’s. The surgeon demonstrated how he frequently uses angles to measure the curvature of the spine to diagnose scoliosis. This is one of the many ways Akron […]
Dr. Jessica Langston offers fresh perspective to Akron Children’s ER
When she’s not busy inside saving the lives of kids and teens as Akron Children’s newest pediatrician in emergency medicine, Jessica Langston, MD, can be found enjoying life outside. The fresh-air junkie enjoys any adventure outdoors, from hiking, biking and skiing to gardening to kayaking and canoeing. Most recently, Dr. Langston and her husband traveled […]
Pediatrician Dr. Destiny Jamison is passionate about helping kids rise to their potential
Destiny Jamison, DO, is no stranger to sacrifice and hardship. Raised in a single parent household in inner-city Akron, she was the first in her family to graduate from high school and become a doctor, all while waitressing at Bob Evans and helping to raise her niece. She knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle, […]
Inpatient rehab program celebrates 10th anniversary, CARF accreditation
Since our Inpatient Rehabilitation Program opened 10 years ago, we’ve served more than 500 patients who need medical care and intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy for a traumatic and life-changing illness or injury. “At Akron Children’s, we provide the full continuum of rehabilitation care to meet the needs of children at every stage of […]
How to choose a healthy breakfast cereal
With breakfast being touted as the most important meal of the day, it’s important to get it right! On busy school days when parents are trying to get their kids out the door on time, cereal when paired with a protein source, like milk or eggs, can help keep your kids satiated until lunch time. […]