Sleep disorders are on the increase, especially in children. In fact, the American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that up to 50% of children will experience a sleep problem. At Akron Children’s, finding the causes of sleep disorders involves a team of sleep specialists, including polysomnography technicians, who are an indispensable part of the pediatric […]
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New year brings new hope for Ukrainian parents seeking spine surgery for their daughter
Like all of her fellow Ukrainians, Nadia Tsyukh’s life was suddenly enveloped in fear and uncertainty when Russia invaded her homeland last February. Nadia, her husband, Vasyl, and daughter Dianka, lived in Drohobych, a city near Lviv in northern Ukraine. As they followed daily news of the bombings, war atrocities, and disruption of daily life, […]
Guided growth surgery helps teen with knock knees
Stanley Magielski, age 15, understands where the term growing pains comes from. After growing 7” when he was 13 years old, it became apparent that his knees were bowing inwards causing him to become severely knock kneed. No stranger to doctors (Stanley has broken his foot 4 times!), Stanley’s mom, Melissa, asked his podiatrist about […]
Two kids, two different mental health journeys for patient family
Parent and mental health advocate Bethany Pierce of Galion, Ohio, reached out for treatment for two of her children for two distinct conditions. Read her own words about her son and daughter’s experiences with counseling. To the extent you’re comfortable, tell us what first prompted you to connect your children with mental health counseling services. […]
Dr. Shivani Gupta’s adventurous spirit is making a difference in patients’ lives
What’s one thing Shivani Gupta, DO, hopes to fulfill on her bucket list? Traveling the 7 continents! To date, she’s made it to 3 (North America, Asia and Europe), with Bali, Indonesia, one of her favorite trips. She loves exploring diverse cultures, tasting their popular dishes and getting a glimpse into worlds so different from […]
More Than a Job: Nurse Jessi Lees strives to make a difference every day
At Akron Children’s, our nursing care sets us apart. In this continuing blog series, we introduce you to the Akron Children’s nurses who make a difference every day in the lives of our patients and their families. Jessi Lees, staff nurse in the transitional care unit, has worked at Akron Children’s for 8 years. She […]