Filled with colorful butterflies and blooming flowers, Chryse Brown’s paintings reflect her creative nature and cheerful spirit. “People tell me that I paint happiness,” she said. “I’m full of imagination.” As a painter, Chryse’s art captures joy and inspires others – and the same can be said of her work as a volunteer at Akron […]
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Kids and fears – how parents can help
It’s common for kids to experience fear. So, how can parents help their children navigate those fears? Dr. Sarah Adams provides some tips. Fears can be tricky It can be tricky to figure out if your child is developing a fear. In a young child, it might appear as temper tantrums. In an older child, […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Jennifer Anson
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Jennifer Anson, a diagnostic medical sonographer in Maternal Fetal Medicine who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “The credit for our miracle baby being here lies with [Maternal […]
Lorain toddler is healthy and thriving after craniosynostosis surgery
Paige Stefancin, a first-time mom, only saw perfection when she looked at her newborn son. It wasn’t until her son, Jace Daniels, went to his first newborn wellness visit that Paige learned something was wrong. “I took Jace to see Rashmi Shekhawat, MD, who was a pediatrician where I worked at Mercy Health – Lorain […]
Carole Ettinger named vice president of information services
Although new to the role of vice president of information services, Carole Ettinger is no stranger to Akron Children’s. She began her career in 2011 as a project manager after already having enjoyed a long career at Roadway Express/Yellow Roadway where she held several IT management positions. Most recently, she served as Akron Children’s senior […]
Gluten-free & allergen-friendly school lunches that will fill kids up
Packing school lunches can be a chore, so think “outside the box” with some different menu items. Your goal is to find the items your kids like, will eat and will enable them to keep their focus the rest of the afternoon. A well-balanced lunch includes lean proteins and fiber from fruits and vegetables. Following […]
