As part of an effort to help patients who don’t have access to fresh produce, Akron Children’s has opened an education and wellness garden to fill this void. “What better way to help our patients who live in food deserts or who have chronic health conditions like diabetes make the connection that healthy food comes […]
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Sally Phillips’ retirement will feature spontaneity and fun with family and friends
By the time Sally Phillips, clinical dietitian, graduated from Wooster High School, she’d been part of Wayne County 4-H club for 10 years. The practical knowledge and skills she learned, especially in food science and preparation, nutrition and wellness, kindled her interest in home economics. Initially, Sally wanted to work in the consumer foods industry, […]
Akron Children’s experts offer tips, resources to fight inflation
The headlines are scary but the sight of your grocery bill and gasoline expenses are scarier still. Inflation has been rising at its fastest pace since 1981 and that’s leaving many households in a tight squeeze, if not a full-blown crisis. While some may be able to simply postpone a vacation or cut back on […]
Lorain baby benefits from Akron Children’s expert cleft and craniofacial care team
When Stephen Bodnar was born at Mercy Health – Lorain Hospital in November 2021, his mother, Megan Friend, assumed she would be bringing her newborn son home for Thanksgiving. But Stephen’s birth was unlike those Megan had with her older children. “I delivered my older two without any problems,” Megan said. “When Stephen was born, […]
Metabolic lab makes access easier for people with genetic disorders
When Mindy Miller gave birth to her second son in 2020, she wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary. So, when she got the news that baby Oliver tested positive for a metabolic disorder called Phenylketonuria (PKU) during his routine newborn screenings she was thrown for a loop. “I had never heard of PKU and […]
FAQs about the baby formula shortage
Information as of 5/19/22 The ongoing baby formula shortage has been a source of stress and confusion for many parents. Dr. Sarah Adams answers some common questions parents are having about the shortage. What should I do if I can’t find formula? Talk to your pediatrician and ask if they can get you formula from […]