Whether overnight or during the day, summer camp offers kids a chance to make friends, learn new skills, become more independent, enjoy the outdoors and have fun! But for some kids, spending time apart from family, or even having new experiences, can make them nervous. Sumru Bilge-Johnson, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Akron […]
Archives for May 2022
4 reasons MyChart is essential when traveling
With summer vacation just around the corner, many families are gearing up for their annual summer trips — from lakeside adventures to beachside fun. The bags are packed, hotel reservations confirmed and the family pet is boarded. The only thing left to do is fill up the gas tank (or print the boarding passes), right? […]
What parents should know about the hepatitis outbreak in kids
As the cases of hepatitis rise among children worldwide, many parents have questions about the disease outbreak and how they can protect their children. Dr. Michael Bigham, chief quality officer, critical care center at Akron Children’s, answers some commonly asked questions about this hepatitis outbreak in kids. What you’re seeing in regards to the recent […]
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 […]
Teen affected by transverse myelitis navigates school with help of Akron Children’s nurse
In 2010, at the age of 2 ½, Dereon North’s life was forever changed when she awoke from a nap unable to move. Dereon was eventually diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a neurological condition that left her paralyzed from the neck down. Fast forward 12 years and Dereon is now an 8th grader at East Middle […]
Share your children’s COVID-19 vaccination records straight from MyChart
As life gets back on track for many families, some activities, such as concerts, sporting events and travels abroad, may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for the health and safety of everyone. Rather than relying on paper CDC vaccine cards that can get lost or left behind, MyChart is making it easy with digital vaccination […]