National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Dr. Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro, division director of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Akron […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Dr. Alba Ortega
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Dr. Alba Ortega, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Amherst, shares how she […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Army Reddington
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Army Reddington, an ophthalmology technician at Akron Children’s who immigrated to the United […]
5 ways to teach kids how to celebrate differences
Children are curious and often have questions when they encounter people that are different from them, whether it be race, age, ability, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation or appearance, just to name a few. It’s perfectly natural. But while their questions can be embarrassing at times, it’s important to answer those questions and talk about […]
How to talk to our kids about racism
Trying to navigate conversations with children about race and diversity can be tricky. But they are important conversations to have. “Kids need to be able to have frank conversations about the world we live in — period,” said Dr. Geoffrey Putt, a pediatric psychologist at Akron Children’s. “It’s not so much that now is any […]
Chaplaincy services shares a message of peace on the Akron campus
Karen Ballard, director of chaplaincy services, understands the importance of raising awareness about the diverse population we serve at the hospital. “By providing educational opportunities about cultures and religions that we encounter at Akron Children’s, our staff can better assist the patients we serve, “she said. “They have the chance to become educated and gain […]
