The ease and convenience of MyChart takes the guesswork out of managing your family’s health care. MyChart reduces wait times for test results, connects families with providers 24/7, and enables online appointment scheduling, virtual visits and much more. But with new upgrades and features becoming available multiple times a year, you may be unaware of […]
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Childhood trauma: How schools help kids heal
More than one in five children in Ohio has been exposed to multiple adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, that indicate the experience of a traumatic event like childhood abuse, neglect or household challenges, such as parental incarceration or substance use, according to The Health Policy Institute of Ohio. Things like car accidents, hospital stays, the […]
Inside a dirty diaper: Decoding baby poop colors
From insufficient nutrition to allergies and infections, so much about an infant’s health can be learned from inside a dirty diaper. It offers a wealth of information, but many moms find themselves spending too much time and energy analyzing and decoding their infants’ stool colors.
MyChart reduces wait times for test results
Imagine you’re a new parent. Your son, just a few days old, goes to his first doctor’s visit. As the doctor examines your newborn, a look of concern crosses over her face, and she tells you that your baby will need a follow-up appointment to have an ultrasound of his spine. At that moment, your […]
Reduce wait times at Akron Children’s Urgent Care locations with On My Way scheduling
Because you can’t plan for injuries or illnesses, Akron Children’s is making it easier for families by reducing wait times at our 4 Urgent Care locations through On My Way scheduling. Whether your child has a bad cough, sprained ankle or a rash, On My Way allows you to securely choose the Akron Children’s Urgent […]
Is it growing pains or something more?
When aches and pains occur in children between the ages of 3 to 14 years, growing pains are often the cause. When should you be concerned that it’s something more? How can you help your child manage the pain and discomfort? As a pediatric nurse practitioner in Akron Children’s department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Marlene Thompson […]
