Safeguarding your child’s health is one of your most important duties as a parent. From the minute she enters this world, there are immunizations to track, well visits to schedule, milestones to monitor and illnesses to pamper. But as she grows up and enters adolescence, the way you and your child manage her health will […]
Archives for September 2024
Akron Children’s Brachial Plexus Treatment Center helps kids overcome arm injuries
Kids who are diagnosed with a brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) need access to treatment plans with specific assessments and interventions at different stages of their life. For families in the 25-county region that Akron Children’s serves, this specialized care is offered close to home through the Akron Children’s Brachial Plexus Treatment Center. A brachial […]
Medical staff services sponsor provider teams for the Akron Marathon
Marathon weekend is one of Akron’s favorite traditions of the fall. Taking place Sept. 27 – 28, the First Energy Akron Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay Team event and the beloved Akron Children’s family fun run, is set to bring excitement to the streets of Akron while celebrating the spirit of community. Joining the nearly 14,000 race […]
No more sleepy lectures: Akron Children’s makes safe sleep training fun and interactive
Akron Children’s doesn’t take safe sleep lightly. In an effort to ensure all babies slumber safely, Akron Children’s incorporates safe sleep training to help employees educate parents on safe sleep practices and ensure all guidelines are modeled hospital wide. Unfortunately in Ohio, 3 babies die each week in unsafe sleep environments, but most sleep-related deaths […]
Why does my child get sick after starting school or day care?
Back to school seems to be synonymous with repeat infections. During the school year, you might find that your child keeps coming home with a runny nose, cough or the newest virus that’s been circulating. This can be especially stressful if your child has just started preschool or day care. You may be left wondering: […]
Akron Children’s named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2024
Akron Children’s has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The complete list of employers can be viewed on the Forbes website. America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024 were identified in an independent survey from a sample […]
