Akron Children’s is a place where compassion meets expertise, and where every team member plays a vital role in the care and well-being of its young patients. Dr. Naa Allotey, pediatric emergency physician and EMS medical director, embodies this spirit through her dedication to her patients and her unwavering commitment to her team. Dr. Allotey, […]
Archives for February 2024
Nothing silly about it, 10-year-old Sofia’s best tip for kids heading for an EEG is the NillyNoggin
When 10-year-old Sofia Slemmer arrived for her appointment with Dr. Chinasa Nwankwo in Akron Children’s Neurology Department on Jan. 31, she brought along a donation of more than $800 she had raised selling her homemade packets of hot cocoa. “Sofia had recently completed an EEG in our epilepsy monitoring unit and brought a NillyNoggin from […]
Black History Month: Dr. Naa Allotey
Recognized in February, Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their central role in shaping our nation. In honor of the month, Naa Allotey, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Akron Children’s, shares more about what Black History Month means to her and the individuals who have inspired her in her career. […]
Springing forward: Tips for a restful transition
On March 10, parents and kids alike can look forward to springing forward for more daylight in the evening. But Daylight Saving Time can throw a wrench in your baby, toddler or even teen’s sleep schedule. While the fall time change can cause kids to crash before bedtime and wake up earlier than usual in […]
Mahoning Valley APP joins board of local nonprofit in memory of daughter’s friend
Mallory Capretta remembers the day in May 2020 when she was working as the performance improvement coordinator in the Mahoning Valley emergency department (ED). A friend of her 4-year-old daughter had been brought to the ED for what her mom thought was dehydration. When Michelle Edenfield brought Melina, age 4, to the ED she had […]
From operating room to viral stardom: 10-year-old gains a following on TikTok
Aubree Blake, age 10, is a bit of a TikTok star thanks to her candid videos sharing her experiences as a young lady living with a heart condition. At 8 days old, Aubree was diagnosed with a coarctation of the aorta, a birth defect where a portion of the aorta is narrower than usual causing […]
