Following a routine tonsillectomy at age 13, Sadie Dennison wasn’t quite herself and her observant mom took notice. “I had some complications that made me lose my appetite,” said Sadie. “I got really bony, and as a result my mom noticed that my shoulders looked crooked.” Sadie’s mom, Michelle, who used to work with […]
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Why kids want the last word
Having the last word is a common desire for children and adults alike. For children, it’s often an effort to exert control in a situation where they feel they don’t have control. Parents, however, may see this behavior as defiance or disrespectful. Geoffrey Putt, PsyD, pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s, reminds parents that if children […]
Karson celebrates 100th infusion with disco party
As 5-year-old Karson Ross arrived for his infusion, he had no idea the staff behind the doors in his sedation room was about to spring a party on him. There were disco lights, cool light-up gloves and eyeglasses for Karson, and even a bit of dancing – all to mark the 100th infusion Karson would […]
Margie (Gaydos) Fetscher plans a retirement of relaxation and exploration
Growing up, Margie Fetscher, clinical nurse manager-perianesthesia, wanted to be a flight attendant. Her dad worked as an air traffic controller, inspiring Margie’s interest in an aviation career. But Margie wasn’t old enough to begin flight attendant training when she graduated from high school, so she decided to become a nurse instead. Although Margie spends […]
What parents need to know about mpox
With only a handful of pediatric cases in the country and 70+ total cases in the state of Ohio, mpox shouldn’t be of great concern to parents. Yet, parents have questions and understandably so. Dr. Evelyn Scott Pangonis, medical director of infection control and prevention at Akron Children’s, answers some of the more common questions […]
Jersey contest hits home for hematology patient
Brooke Barkan (13) from Canal Fulton will be beaming with pride on Aug. 12 as the RubberDucks baseball team takes to the field in a jersey she designed as part of the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders’ annual patient celebration event. The RubberDucks selection team chose her design out of 42 entries, double […]