Whether overnight or during the day, summer camp offers kids a chance to make friends, learn new skills, become more independent, enjoy the outdoors and have fun! But for some kids, spending time apart from family, or even having new experiences, can make them nervous. Sumru Bilge-Johnson, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Akron […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Get faster responses through MyChart messaging
MyChart messaging is making it easier to communicate with providers anytime a question or concern pops up — day or night. No more phone tag or waiting for the doctor’s office to open. From prescription renewal requests and questions about their child’s medication to concerns about new symptoms to interpreting test results, more and more […]
