A diet where generous amounts of oil, butter, mayonnaise and heavy cream are encouraged may sound odd but it’s keeping dozens of Akron Children’s patients seizure free and restoring normalcy to their lives. That makes parents and doctors big advocates of the medical keto diet for children whose seizures do not respond well to […]
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CNP Melissa Covert serves up high-quality care for kids with endocrine diseases
When Melissa Covert, CNP, isn’t busy helping children manage endocrinology concerns, she can be found on the tennis court. She discovered a love for the game as a child and played both singles and doubles throughout high school. Even her first job centered around the sport, playing and scheduling rentals for a local racquet club’s […]
Dr. Selena Magalotti finds her rhythm in helping kids improve their mental health
Selena Magalotti, MD, approaches patients much like her inspiration “Hamilton’s” Lin-Manuel Miranda approaches audiences: with a positive, energetic demeanor, impressive insight and incredible drive to lift people’s spirts—or kids’, in her case. It’s these personality traits that better help her establish good rapport, provide comfort and create trustworthy relationships with children and families—key components to […]
New ER to open at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley
A new emergency room (ER) is will open April 19 at Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley. Designed through the eyes of a child, the new ER features input from patients, their families and staff. The new space is adjacent to the former emergency room that opened in 2008 and was designed for 80 visits a day. […]
Akron Children’s secures NIH grant to lead research for home-based pediatric palliative care
Akron Children’s has been awarded a three-year $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) to better define the practices of high-quality pediatric palliative care, particularly in seeking out the voices of the children, teens and young adults at the center of that care. Dr. Daniel Grossoehme, a […]
Busy schedule? The benefits of daily downtime for kids may surprise you
Technology has played a major role in wiring our kids’ brains for instant gratification. From fast-paced video games to interactive toys that flash and play music to streaming TV shows and other entertainment, kids are used to constant stimulation and getting their desires met quickly. It’s a product of our fast-paced society and stimulating environment, […]