Like a story out of Greek mythology, Pano Tsarouhas’s cancer journey started in Greece, but his battle with Ewing’s sarcoma was defeated in Ohio. While on vacation in Greece, Pano came down with a fever. After returning home, he had an appointment at Pediatrics of Akron expecting an antibiotic would help him feel better. “Dr. […]
Patient Stories
Dr. Anton Milo answers your questions on ear tube surgery
What happens when ear tubes fall out or move? When should they fall out? What if there’s mucus, blood or other drainage and leakage issues?
Seize the golden opportunity that summer presents and delve into a good book
Worries about pandemic-related academic progress will persist but … Seize the golden opportunity that summer presents and delve into a good book With heavier days of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, this summer looks a lot brighter than the last. We are reuniting with family, planning trips and slowly finding our way back to restaurants, […]
Hannah takes it all in stride
At 2 days old, Hannah Jabbour had surgery to close the half dollar-sized opening in the base of her spine, but only time would tell how spina bifida would impact her everyday life. “While in the NICU, Hannah also needed a shunt placed to drain the spinal fluid from her skull due to her hydrocephalus,” said Hilary, […]
Red, white and boom! 10 fireworks safety tips to keep kids safe
Summertime is synonymous with swimming, baseball, parades, and, of course, fireworks to celebrate our nation’s birthday. As we near July Fourth, many communities are planning big fireworks displays, while families are hoping their backyard celebrations go off with a big bang. But with all eyes on the sky, Akron Children’s Director of the Paul and […]
Tips to treat bug bites
Summer is here, and kids are finally playing outside! This is also the time of year when they get insect bites and stings. Here are some tips from pediatric urgent care physician Carolyn Penrod, MD, to help treat those bites, or better yet, prevent them. Prevention “The best way to ‘treat’ an insect bite or […]
