If your child has a food allergy, especially one that’s been recently diagnosed, it’s easy to worry about keeping them safe away from home. “Because food allergies are on the rise, many school systems are now well equipped to accommodate them,” said Sally Phillips, a registered dietitian at Akron Children’s. Depending on the severity of […]
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Get in to see your doctor sooner with MyChart FastPass
If you need an appointment for your child, but schedules are tight, MyChart FastPass may be just what the doctor ordered. FastPass enables the doctor’s office to add your child to an electronic waiting list, and you receive email or text alerts through MyChart when an earlier time slot becomes available. You can then accept […]
How to keep kids cool in summer heat
Summertime means more outdoor fun for kids, but along with fun in the sun comes the risk of heat-related illness. The National Weather Service says that heat indexes at or above 90 degrees can pose health risks. To get more information on how you can ensure your child enjoys the summer heat without overheating, Dr. […]
Funding allows Palliative Care to offer adaptive footwear at no cost to Akron Children’s patients
Six-year-old Evelyn Horsfall has lived in northeast Ohio all her life but has never been able to play in the snow. This winter was different. For the first time, Evelyn played with her siblings in the snow in a pair of winter boots that stayed on securely. Evelyn, who has spastic cerebral palsy, wears leg […]
7 ways to ensure a smoother transition to kindergarten
For youngsters entering kindergarten, the unexpected can be both exciting and scary. Kids may be looking forward to meeting new friends, learning to read or riding the bus for the first time, but it’s a big step and not knowing what to expect can cause anxiety. “It’s perfectly natural for kids to worry about heading […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Audrey Vaughn
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 Audrey Vaughn, a nurse in Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Warren, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “… I need to mention that (Audrey Vaughn) saw my daughter without […]