As the son of a firefighter, Brian Charles, age 38, knew from a young age he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. Having served as a firefighter in Youngstown for the past 12 years, Brian is no stranger to house fires, so he didn’t think twice about the fire he was getting ready to […]
What is frostbite?
Wind chills below freezing, long periods of time spent outside, wet clothing and exposed skin can all increase a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other cold weather concerns. “Frostbite is a skin injury that occurs when the skin and body tissues freeze,” said Rebecca Mundy, a nurse and burn education coordinator at Akron Children’s. […]
What to do if you can’t find children’s pain reliever
The shortage of children’s over-the-counter medicines can cause stress and confusion for parents. Akron Children’s pediatrician Dr. Sarah Adams shares what you can do if you can’t find children’s pain reliever. To help make your child more comfortable, you can try using a cool compress or giving a lukewarm bath, Dr. Adams suggests. If you […]
Founder of Houston’s Lift Off aims to lift the spirits of families at Akron Children’s NICU, Aultman
The holiday season got a nice kick-off on Dec. 1 when representatives from Unity Catholic Federal Credit Union and 95.5 The Fish presented a check to Ashley McDonald, the founder of the non-profit Houston’s Lift Off, a benefactor of Akron Children’s NICU at Aultman Hospital. Ashley founded Houston’s Lift Off in tribute to her late […]
Why do babies get so many ear infections?
Dr. Sarah Adams, pediatrician, helps explain why kids tend to get so many ear infections. Why do babies get ear infections more than adults? Well, most of it has to do with the fact that their immune system is not as strong and their anatomy is not developed as well as ours to help prevent […]
Renovated rehab department will expand access to therapies
Akron Children’s has completed the second and third phases of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion of Rehabilitative Services, one of the hospital’s busiest departments with children of all ages participating in audiology, speech, occupational and physical therapy. The new space, which opened to patients Dec. 6, dramatically refreshens and brightens a large portion of […]