Stress is a natural part of life. Everyone feels stress at times—even kids—and occasional anxiety is a normal reaction to the stress we feel. Kids may be stressed or worried about school or grades, juggling responsibilities and activities, problems with friends, or moving schools. They might even feel stress at home with the loss of […]
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Finley and her mother Christine find belonging in Rare Disease Day
Halfway through her pregnancy, Christine Cunningham received a difficult diagnosis. Her 20-week ultrasound revealed a cephalocele in her infant daughter’s skull, a rare defect where the neural tube does not close properly during gestation, leaving part of the brain exposed. Follow-up scans showed another rare disorder — agenesis of corpus callosum — an abnormality where […]
Black History Month: Steven Johnson
February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans, who have helped to shape our nation. In honor of the month, Steven Johnson, a senior diversity recruiter at Akron Children’s, shares his thoughts on his career and what Black History Month means to him. What’s your job title, […]
Beyond the Bedside: School Health nurse Heather Edwards cares for kids in Woodridge schools
At Akron Children’s, our compassionate and skilled nursing team is what makes us special. In this continuing blog series, we introduce you to the nurses who make a difference every day in the lives of kids. Heather Edwards works as the district nurse for Woodridge Local Schools. As part of Akron Children’s school-based health services […]
School-based healthcare is a blessing to single mother
Ericka Talley is a single mother fighting cancer. Raising four children on her own, she can use all the help she can get – and one of the most welcome helpers in her life is Allison Lantz, an Akron Children’s nurse practitioner in Warren City Schools. The 45-year-old mom found herself in and out the […]
Living with a rare disease, Kate Johnson finds her passion for patient care
As a child, Kate Johnson experienced an array of symptoms, from difficulty breathing to dexterity and mobility issues, and her providers struggled to find a diagnosis. “It was frustrating,” she said. “Having a rare disease so young is very difficult in many ways. People may not believe someone so young, when it comes to something […]