If you ask Cody McCullough, CNP, he’s a kid walking the halls of Akron Children’s in big-kid shoes. He’s a Harry Potter-obsessed, Sesame Street-loving, magic of Christmas-fanatic kid-at-heart. He says it’s this perspective that better helps him connect with children and families as Akron Children’s newest certified nurse practitioner in emergency medicine. So, it’s no […]
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Mia’s journey: Much more than Leigh syndrome
When Valenica Soltys’ toddler daughter Mia started stumbling when she walked, she knew something wasn’t right. “She was the most perfect baby,” Valencia said of Mia. “She made all her milestones and did everything ahead of time. She started walking and around 13 months nothing was abnormal. So, there were no red flags for anything. […]
More Than a Job: Child life specialist role supports patients and families
While March is recognized nationally as Child Life Month, Akron Children’s celebrates the important work our child life specialists do every day to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. “We play an integral role on the health care team helping families navigate any part of the health care experience, whether that’s […]
Massillon 7th grader doesn’t let cerebral palsy slow him down
Camren Offenberger is a bit of a celebrity in his hometown. A big fan of Ohio’s winningest football team, the Massillon Tigers, he served as the team’s honorary captain from 2017-2019 from ages 7 to 9. Now 13 years old and a 7th grader at Massillon Jr. High School, Camren is getting ready to launch […]
New baby? 7 ways to set healthy boundaries with loved ones
Whether you’re becoming a parent for the first time or the fourth, your baby’s birth can be just as overwhelming as it is joyful. Parents must navigate a new normal, while balancing the needs of mom’s own healing with the new baby’s needs. On top of that, they’re also managing the expectations of well-meaning family […]
Legal substances kids use to get high
It’s never too early to start talking to your kids about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. The earlier kids start using drugs, the greater their chances of continuing to use them and become addicted later in life. According to Dr. William Goldman, medical director of Akron Children’s Addiction Services Program, oftentimes substance use […]