The Ohio Association of School Nurses recently named Mary Schatz, MSN, RN, LSN, nurse manager for Akron Children’s School Health Services, the Ohio School Nurse Administrator of the Year. This prestigious, statewide award honors Mary’s exceptional leadership and commitment to fostering a healthy and supportive environment for students across 43 school districts. Mary’s leadership style […]
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From full-court dreams to injured reserve: College athlete’s road to recovery
In fall 2023, 18-year-old Samair Colon was living her dream playing college basketball on an athletic scholarship at Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, 800 miles away from her hometown of Campbell, OH. But in November 2023, everything came to a screeching halt. “We were in the middle of a game when I went for […]
Orthopedic surgery helps Hudson man achieve military and fitness goals
Jacob Browning knew he wanted to be in the military from a young age. Jacob, who grew up in Hudson, Ohio, admired his grandfather and uncle, who had served in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, respectively. By the time Jacob entered high school in August, 2008 he had set his sights on […]
Pediatric bariatric surgery is transformational for young woman, now 20
It’s been 3 years since we last visited Riley Ickes, one of the first teen patients to undergo bariatric surgery at Akron Children’s. At the time, Riley was attending high school online, happily shopping for new clothes, because she was down 63 pounds, and juggling a new exercise routine with an after-school job at Wal-Mart. […]
Get faster responses through MyChart messaging
MyChart messaging is making it easier to communicate with providers anytime a question or concern pops up — day or night. No more phone tag or waiting for the doctor’s office to open. From prescription renewal requests and questions about their child’s medication to concerns about new symptoms to interpreting test results, more and more […]
What parents need to know about naps: why, when and how much
Nap. It’s a small word, but for children and parents a hugely important one. Naptime offers children much-needed rest to wake up refreshed and alert, while also giving parents a brief oasis during the day to tackle household chores or just unwind. Naps also help keep kids from becoming overtired, which not only takes […]
