School-Based Health Services provides kids with quick and easy medical care where they are — at school. With services in 43 school districts across 10 northeast Ohio counties, Akron Children’s school nurses serve as advocates for student health and wellness, while helping them manage medical needs in the school setting. With a goal to improve […]
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Teething Do’s and Don’ts from a pediatrician
Baby’s first chompers can be an exciting milestone. On average, the first tooth appears between 4 and 7 months of age, but unfortunately, sometimes it replaces that adorable toothless grin with a crying, irritable baby. “Some babies seem to experience a great deal of pain, while others hardly seem bothered by it,” said Emma Raizman, […]
Hear Dakota’s heart-warming story about a well visit that saved his life
While our son, Dakota, was born at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic — in the winter of 2021 — we were ecstatic he was healthy with no cause for concern. Weighing 9 pounds and measuring 22 inches long, he was every bit the pure joy our family had waited 42 weeks for. In his […]
How to get your child to sleep in their own bed
It’s normal for young children to wake up four to six times during the night. But if they often want to crawl into bed with you, chances are no one is getting a peaceful night’s sleep. For most children, learning to sleep independently in their own bed is a skill that can be taught. “Parents […]
More than a job: Alex Leister’s career is soaring as a critical care transport nurse
When Alex Leister dreamt of becoming a nurse, being a critical care flight nurse was always her end goal because it fit well with her Type A, adventurous personality. Flight nurses, or transport nurses, are registered nurses who do many of the same tasks they would do in the emergency room or ICU setting, but […]
Dr. Kevin Watson connects with students during Future Healthcare Leaders’ Summit
Since the fall of 2015, Summa Health System has partnered with Akron Children’s and other community organizations to provide a day of engaging, hands-on activities for high school students from Akron Public Schools. This event, Future Healthcare Leaders’ Summit, is held on the University of Akron campus. The goal is to engage adolescents from Akron, […]
