Growing up, Dr. Wendy Millis dreamed of becoming a lawyer. Though her life and desires ultimately took a different path, she is still living out her dream of advising, advocating and partnering with families to positively impact their lives through medicine. As our newest pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, Lorain, Dr. Millis is honored […]
Archives for February 2021
Safe sleep: Share the room, not the bed, couch or chair
The best way to keep babies safe while sleeping is to share the room — not the bed, chair or couch. It’s important for moms and dads to remember this but it’s also something that all your baby’s caregivers — babysitters, grandparents, aunts and older siblings — should know to prevent death due to unsafe […]
Paul Olivier named vice president of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Paul Oliver may not be a native of the Mahoning Valley but he says the 20 years he has lived there is the longest he has resided in one place. He credits his strong ties to the area as one of the reasons he was selected to succeed Sharon Hrina as vice president of Akron […]
Local family advocates for daughter and those with rare connective tissue disorder
Brittani Tomic is moved to tears every time she hears the lyrics of Hillsong UNITED’s song “Another in the Fire” because it reminds her of a very dark period in her family’s life, as well as the light that finally appeared on the long journey to a diagnosis for her daughter. In fall 2018, at […]
Navigating tough topics: How to talk politics with your child
In recent years, the political climate has been anything but stable. From the Capitol riot to political polarization to dangerous demonstrations, the political unrest can’t help but fill citizens with anxiety about our future. You might think it doesn’t affect our kids, but recent research says otherwise. As a parent, talking to kids about politics […]
Siblings with blood disorder can now see their providers virtually
The coronavirus pandemic has brought changes to health care, including one in particular that has made life a little bit easier and safer for the Workinger family of Wadsworth. Three Workinger children have an inherited blood disorder. For the first time this year, the kids were able to use telehealth services to see their providers […]
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