Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the end of slavery. In 1865, General Gordon Granger was sent to Texas to make an announcement to the enslaved people that slavery had ended. A year after General Granger came to Texas, people began to celebrate Juneteenth in Galveston. People would travel to Galveston each year to […]
Chronic headaches can ruin childhood, but not if these providers have their way
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month and Akron Children’s is tackling this common complaint that can easily derail childhood and adolescence with an expanded team of providers, dedicated headache and infusion clinics, and a commitment to research, quality improvement and education. Here’s an overview: Akron Children’s Headache Program is led by Dr. M. […]
What is sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder of the red blood cells. It can cause anemia, episodes of severe pain and other symptoms. Here’s what you should know about sickle cell disease. What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease affects the red blood cells in your body. Healthy red blood cells are round, flexible […]
Are sports supplements safe for young athletes?
Today’s youth sports culture places a high emphasis on getting better, faster and stronger, all while playing and training for some sports year-round. To keep up, many young athletes turn to supplements promising greater performance and improved hydration to excel in their sport. Teens are taking Liquid I.V.® for mega hydration in hopes of increasing […]
How Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects breastfeeding
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS can not only impact your ability to get and stay pregnant, it can also affect your ability to breastfeed. Dr. Carly Dulabon, director of Breastfeeding Medicine at Akron Children’s shares what you should know about PCOS and breastfeeding. What is PCOS? PCOS is a hormonal imbalance that occurs in women. […]
3 things you didn’t know you can do in MyChart
The ease and convenience of MyChart takes the guesswork out of managing your family’s health care. MyChart reduces wait times for test results, connects families with providers 24/7, and enables online appointment scheduling, virtual visits and much more. But with new upgrades and features becoming available multiple times a year, you may be unaware of […]