Five summers ago, Pano Tsarouhas (18) came to the Shower’s Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders as a patient. He’s back at Akron Children’s this summer, but now he’s learning what it’s like to sit across from patients as a provider. “I wanted to shadow Dr. Hord to help me evaluate different paths […]
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Signs your teen is being cyberbullied and what you can do about it
It’s tough to experience the joys of childhood when a child is being bullied online. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Sumru Bilge-Johnson has a message for parents: “Get involved. You really need to know what your kids are doing online.”
Keep young athletes safe this summer
From traveling teams to 2-a-day practices, the summer sports season can be grueling for kids. Carolyn Penrod, MD, from Akron Children’s Urgent Care in Boston Heights, offers these tips on keeping your young athlete safe. Communicate Your child should tell you immediately if something hurts or doesn’t feel right. “Kids are tough, and they don’t […]
Early diagnosis helps Rory see clearly
Rory Flanagan probably doesn’t remember much about her strabismus surgery when she was just 18 months old, but her mom sure does. In the midst of feeling anxious about the big day, her mom remembers the calm, caring environment they found at the Akron Children’s Outpatient Surgery Center and the expert care Rory received, and […]
Do’s and Don’ts for safety around the campfire
From gooey s’mores to sharing ghost stories, campfires are a sure-fire way to get into the summer spirit. Just don’t let a burn put a damper on the fun and memory making. Without burn prevention protocols in place, campfires can easily get out of control and leave lasting scars — both physically and mentally. “Campfires […]
Bit by the travel bug, Pat Shallahamer’s retirement will include many vacation adventures
The day that Pat Shallahamer, manager of physician liaison services, decided to work at Akron Children’s is one she remembers vividly. Her babysitter called and said her 5-year-old son was injured and needed stitches. Pat made a mad dash to Children’s emergency department, arriving to find her stitched-up son smiling and eating a popsicle. “It […]