Akron Children’s Heart Center has taken another step forward on its mission to mend all kids’ “broken” hearts. Pediatric Cardiologist and Director of Akron Children’s Pediatric Arrhythmia Center John Clark, MD, and his team have adapted a common cardiac ablation procedure, traditionally used to treat abnormally fast heart rhythms, to now also treat areas of […]
Innovation Center commercializes doctor’s invention for medication reminders
While sitting in a meeting of the Surgical Value Optimization Committee, pediatric dentist Dr. Jeff Berlin began doodling in his notebook. But this wasn’t just your average doodling to pass the time. “The committee was working on a universal surgical quality project around reducing opioid prescribing post surgeries,” he said. “We talked about creating order […]
Akron Children’s education and wellness garden opens with food pantry to follow
As part of an effort to help patients who don’t have access to fresh produce, Akron Children’s has opened an education and wellness garden to fill this void. “What better way to help our patients who live in food deserts or who have chronic health conditions like diabetes make the connection that healthy food comes […]
Fresh Air Camp offers summer fun for kids with respiratory technology needs
Campfire sing-alongs, gooey s’mores and cabin games are summer camp traditions that create lasting childhood memories. For kids with tracheostomies and other respiratory needs, these magical moments of summer are all made possible at Fresh Air Camp. The camp serves children, ages 6-18, with tracheostomies, ventilator-dependency and other respiratory technology needs. It’s a collaboration between […]
Share your children’s COVID-19 vaccination records straight from MyChart
As life gets back on track for many families, some activities, such as concerts, sporting events and travels abroad, may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for the health and safety of everyone. Rather than relying on paper CDC vaccine cards that can get lost or left behind, MyChart is making it easy with digital vaccination […]
$3.9 million nurse-led grant allows kids to receive medical care in their schools
For many years, Akron Children’s has contracted with school districts throughout Northeast Ohio to provide health services in local schools to address minor medical issues, as well as oversee the ongoing health needs of children who have chronic conditions, like asthma and diabetes, and those who are medically complex (ventilator-dependent or require tube feedings). In […]
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