Dr. Laura Markley, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Akron Children’s Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology, answers questions about teen suicide. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in adolescents in Ohio. According to the 2020 Ohio Child Fatality review, more teens and young adults in the U.S. die from suicide than […]
Beeghly campus features new outpatient space in Building A
Families who see specialists at Akron Children’s Hospital’s Beeghly campus will find newly expanded outpatient space in Building A on their next visits. The newly completed 9,300 square feet at the hospital, located at 6505 Market St., features 20 exam rooms, three assessment rooms and staff work space. There is also a room set up […]
Talk to your teen about vaping, but first learn the facts
The teen vaping epidemic may be more difficult to tackle than doctors, public health officials and parents might think because so many teens are already vaping. The myth that e-cigarettes are a safe alternative to smoking and the many ways vaping devices can be hidden in plain sight have also contributed to the emerging health […]
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