Locust Pediatric Care Group

With the increasing demand for primary medical care outpacing the supply of physicians, advanced practice nurses (APN) have stepped in to help ensure continued access to quality, family-centered care. In this Children's Channel video, Sharon Juszli, CNP, a nurse practitioner at Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics Green, discusses the role of APNs as primary care providers, including their focus on education and care coordination.

Although abdominal pain and blood in the stool could be signs of a more serious condition, the ever-popular "poop dance" is a sure sign that your child may be dealing with constipation. In this Children's Channel video, Emma Raizman, MD, FAAP, Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics Medina office, offers some tips to help recognize and treat this common childhood condition.

Therese Linnon, DO, FAAP, Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics Boardman office, discussed the dangers of frostbite during the recent cold snap. Originally aired on http://www.wytv.com on January 3, 2018.

Therese Linnon, DO, FAAP, Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics Boardman office, discussed the physical and developmental impact of too much screen time on children. Originally aired on http://www.wfmj.com on January 12, 2017.

The transition to solid foods is a milestone for your little one, adding some nutrition, variety and texture to her diet. In this Children's Channel video, Sabrina Ben-Zion, MD, FAAP, Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics Wadsworth office, discusses when and how the transition should take place.

If it seems all your newborn does is eat, sleep and poop, then you're probably doing it right. In this Children's Channel video, Shellie Russell, MD, FAAP, Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics Wooster office, discusses the importance of naps to a child's early development.

Despite its name, ringworm is actually a highly contagious fungal infection that can lead to round, very itchy spots on the skin. In this Children's Channel video, Emma Raizman, MD, FAAP, Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics Medina office, offers tips to identify and treat this persistent condition.

Advancements in technology and knowledge have provided parents with several ways to take their child's temperature. In this Children's Channel video, Shellie Russell, MD, FAAP, Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics Wooster office, discusses which options may be best for your little one.

Milk may do a body good, but it's not the only way to balance a child's diet. In this Children's Channel video, Joel Davidson, MD, a community pediatrician with the Locust Pediatric Care Group at Akron Children's Hospital, discusses the benefits of milk, as well as some alternatives that may offer the same nutritional support.

An infant's innate need to suck can make pacifiers a helpful item for baby and parents alike. In this Children's Channel video, Joel Davidson, MD, a community pediatrician with the Locust Pediatric Care Group at Akron Children's Hospital, discusses when you may want to give your child a pacifier, as well as when you might need to take it away.

While the first tooth is an exciting milestone for parents and baby alike, soothing an infant during the teething process can sometimes be a frustrating process. In this Children's Channel video, Joel Davidson, MD, a community pediatrician with the Locust Pediatric Care Group at Akron Children's Hospital, offers a few tips to help replace the tears with some toothy smiles.