Melissa Lendon, staff nurse at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, New Philadelphia, fell in love with Pilates several years ago after a back injury had affected the alignment of her back. Traditional treatment failed but after working out with her twin sister, Maggie, a licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor, she started to see and feel […]
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After facial fracture surgery, Amherst athlete makes a speedy return to baseball
Jonathan Williams, age 16, was one of two sophomores who made his high school varsity baseball team last year. When his coach called a last-minute Sunday afternoon practice, Jonathan, now a junior at Marion L. Steele High School, drove to the field. Jonathan, who plays second base, had a good practice until an infield grounder […]
What a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) means to you
Akron Children’s primary care practices received PCMH recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for the fifth straight year. Here’s what you need to know. What is PCMH? The patient centered medical home is not a place – but a care model that provides patient-focused care, improves quality and reduces health care costs. […]
How to keep your kids safe from ticks
Summer fun means more time outside, which means more exposure to ticks. This season runs from May-October, and for many parents can cause anxiety. How do you protect your child from ticks? What do you if your child is bitten? Dr. Natalie Jedacek answers some common questions about tick exposure. “Ticks can look like black […]
Lorain baby benefits from Akron Children’s expert cleft and craniofacial care team
When Stephen Bodnar was born at Mercy Health – Lorain Hospital in November 2021, his mother, Megan Friend, assumed she would be bringing her newborn son home for Thanksgiving. But Stephen’s birth was unlike those Megan had with her older children. “I delivered my older two without any problems,” Megan said. “When Stephen was born, […]
Diane Bueker plans a retirement full of travel, music and fun
Diane Bueker, pediatric cardiac sonographer, wanted 2 things as a teenager: to work in the medical field and volunteer with the Peace Corps. At age 16, Diane achieved her first goal when she began working for a private practice surgeon. But being part of a service opportunity that changed lives took a lot longer to […]