Discussions about contraception are often uncomfortable for many pediatricians and their teenage patients. At Akron Children’s, residents Dr. Amy Buck and Dr. Maggie Dade are working to address this as part of a quality improvement collaborative with the Ohio AAP. Their efforts were recently recognized with a Special Achievement Award, which is presented each year […]
Archives for November 2021
CNP Heather Theisen is excited to take the reins of helping kids feel better
If she’s not busy treating kids and teens with minor to acute illnesses, certified nurse practitioner Heather Theisen can be found training and riding horses. It’s a passion many people don’t know about her. Heather grew up riding horses, starting at about age 2, and eventually went on to compete — and win a few […]
Parenting program led by Dr. Sarah Adams is honored for furthering Ohio AAP’s mission
For the last three years, Dr. Sarah Adams has served as medical director of the Ohio American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Parenting at Mealtime and Playtime Program, which provides resources for pediatricians to use during routine well child visits. Dr. Adams is a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Hudson. The Parenting at Mealtime and Playtime […]
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Jeannette Iskander rises to the challenge of helping kids be kids
Akron Children’s newest pediatric psychologist Dr. Jeannette Iskander understands the difficulty of treating kids and teens with neurologic disorders, including epilepsy, neuromuscular or other chronic conditions. But, she’s up for the challenge because the easiest part of her job is what she’s most passionate about: interacting with patients and families, hearing their stories and figuring […]
Holiday Tree Festival joy keeps longtime volunteer coming back for more
When Patti Kelleher began volunteering at the Holiday Tree Festival in 1982, one thing stood out to her: The joy on people’s faces. “A family came in that looked like they didn’t have much, and they lit up. And I thought ‘what a joy,’” she recalled. “Look at what we are giving people. Their kids […]
Insulin is key piece to Delaney’s diabetes care
In support of the 100th anniversary of insulin, we wanted to take a look at its impact through the eyes of one of our patients. Delaney Lawson was 10 when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Learning to manage and cope with her condition has been challenging but Delaney, now nearly 18 and a […]