Stanley Magielski, age 15, understands where the term growing pains comes from. After growing 7” when he was 13 years old, it became apparent that his knees were bowing inwards causing him to become severely knock kneed. No stranger to doctors (Stanley has broken his foot 4 times!), Stanley’s mom, Melissa, asked his podiatrist about […]
Patient Stories
Two kids, two different mental health journeys for patient family
Parent and mental health advocate Bethany Pierce of Galion, Ohio, reached out for treatment for two of her children for two distinct conditions. Read her own words about her son and daughter’s experiences with counseling. To the extent you’re comfortable, tell us what first prompted you to connect your children with mental health counseling services. […]
“Make mental health as important as physical health” – One mom’s advice to other parents
Bethany Pierce is a mother of four in Galion, Ohio, and long-time advocate for mental health counseling for her children. Knowing that parents struggle to help their kids with mental health concerns, she wanted to share her perspective on this important topic. Young people face so many issues and challenges while they’re growing up, and […]
Vision boards are a great way for kids, families to keep 2023 New Year’s resolutions top of mind
Home with kids over the long winter break? Cruising toward New Year’s? If you’ve been discussing New Year’s resolutions with your children, as many families do, vision boards are an activity that can fill some fun family time, open a good discussion, and also help keep those resolutions top of mind in 2023. A vision […]
Youngstown fireman undergoes laser therapy to improve leg burns
As the son of a firefighter, Brian Charles, age 38, knew from a young age he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. Having served as a firefighter in Youngstown for the past 12 years, Brian is no stranger to house fires, so he didn’t think twice about the fire he was getting ready to […]
What is frostbite?
Wind chills below freezing, long periods of time spent outside, wet clothing and exposed skin can all increase a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other cold weather concerns. “Frostbite is a skin injury that occurs when the skin and body tissues freeze,” said Rebecca Mundy, a nurse and burn education coordinator at Akron Children’s. […]
