According to the American Lung Association, asthma is the most common chronic condition in children. It affects nearly 5.5 million kids in the United States. If your child is part of this group, Dr. Lisa Sammon, a pediatric allergist/immunologist at Akron Children’s, says the best way to manage asthma and reduce severe complications is preparedness. […]
Eight tips for heading back to school for kids with food allergies
If your child has a food allergy – especially a newly diagnosed one – it’s natural to worry about their safety at school. The good news is that with teamwork among families, school staff and students, you can help reduce your child’s risk and create a safer learning environment. “Our immune systems help protect us […]
Food allergy therapy delivers life-changing results for siblings
For the Wallace family, what started as a cautious step into oral immunotherapy (OIT) has turned into something much bigger: freedom. When we first met Courtney Wallace in 2024, her children, Neva and Nathaniel, were in the middle of Akron Children’s OIT program – carefully building tolerance to peanuts and tree nuts through daily, measured […]
APP supervisor transition: new responsibilities, new impact
The Advanced Practice Center at Akron Children’s recently added a new leadership model that expands clinical leadership across teams. The APP supervisor role was developed to support a stronger, more intentional clinician-to-clinician reporting structure across all specialties and settings. “This model was created to strengthen communication, accountability and collaboration across Akron Children’s,” said Jenny Michel, […]
What parents should know about bee sting allergies
It’s that time of year: baseball, barbecues and bee stings. Dr. Lisa Sammon, pediatric allergist and director of the Akron Children’s Center for Allergy and Immunology shares her expertise about bee sting allergies. Q: How common are bee sting allergies in kids? A: Despite much fear surrounding bee stings, severe allergy to bees is quite […]
Cleveland Magazine’s “Best Doctors” include 24 Akron Children’s providers
Every year, Cleveland Magazine publishes a list of the best doctors in northeast Ohio. Doctors complete a survey to evaluate and nominate their peers for this recognition. Congratulations to these Akron Children’s providers who made the 2025 Best Doctors list: Scott Boulanger, MD – Pediatric General Surgeon Jessica Castonguay, DO, MPH – Adolescent Medicine Specialist […]
