Wyatt Miller of Newcomerstown was a rambunctious toddler. There were no signs of a serious, congenital heart defect that would change his life forever. At a checkup when he was 20 months old, Wyatt’s doctor detected a heart murmur. A week later, Wyatt returned to the doctor’s office because of an ear infection, and a […]
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Behavioral health experts offer tips to help kids feel safe after a public tragedy
Whether it’s violence that takes innocent lives or a natural disaster that causes great loss, kids and teens can be upset by what they see on social media and the news. Tragedies are hard for parents, too – processing their own feelings while worrying about their kids’ reactions. Here are tips to help parents reduce […]
Get care now with Quick Care Online®
It’s that time of year: kids getting sick with colds, flu and other viruses. If your child has a minor illness, you can get care without leaving the comfort of your own home. Here are some frequently asked questions about Akron Children’s Quick Care Online. What is it? Quick Care Online is a convenient and […]
For Kathy Tomayko, working at Akron Children’s is a family affair
When Peer Review Technician Kathy Tomayko started at Akron Children’s back in 1991, she couldn’t have predicted the pivotal role it would play in her life. In a twist of fate worthy of the big screen, Kathy met her husband Tim, a former facilities project manager who retired in 2020, while both were working here. […]
Siblings with rare genetic disorder exceed expectations
Paul and Becky Lee’s son, Jack, entered the world 8 weeks early. It wasn’t apparent until the next day that something was wrong, other than his prematurity. Jack didn’t move, and doctors suspected a neurological condition. Jack spent 10 weeks in the Akron Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and then another 15 weeks in […]
Delta Dental Foundation grant helps clinic deliver oral screenings and treatments
At the Celeste Myers Dental Clinic within Akron Children’s, dental care is anything but typical. “We work with complex patients – from those who have never seen a dentist to those with autism or cancer that require a balance of dental expertise and deep compassion,” said Tania Markarian, DDS, MSM, clinical director of the […]
