We’ve all heard about — and experienced — the terrible 2s. The frequent meltdowns, temper tantrums and misbehavior at a whim. Kids this age are so eager to explore the world and test their surroundings that when they hit a roadblock, such as mom’s concern for their safety or their inability to score a goal, […]
Pediatrician offers tips on kids’ mental health
Anxiety isn’t just something adults face: It can affect children of all ages. Here are 5 tips to help you nurture your child’s mental health: Talk about it Dr. Joey Korah, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Mayfield Heights, recommends starting mental health conversations early and keeping them going. “More people are discussing mental health […]
Caring for the people who care for kids: Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert McGregor retires
Throughout his 12 years at Akron Children’s, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert McGregor helped transform challenges into opportunities for growth. During COVID, Dr. McGregor co-led the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) at Akron Children’s, working 12- to 15-hour days for weeks. Despite the grueling schedule, supporting the staff and patients was one of his most […]
Akron Children’s ranked among best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
Akron Children’s ranked nationally in five pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the Best Children’s Hospitals for 2024-2025. Akron Children’s improved its position in Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology and added rankings this year in the subspecialties of Neonatology, Orthopedics, Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health, and Neurology and Neurosurgery. Akron Children’s […]
Intensive Outpatient Program now in Boardman
Akron Children’s Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology now offers the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) on our Boardman campus, completing the continuum of behavioral health care for children and adolescents in the Mahoning Valley. The program is currently offered 1:15 to 4:30 pm but in January it will settle into its permanent time slot of […]
Akron Children’s delivers digital mental health support tool to adolescents
As the youth mental health crisis continues, Akron Children’s has partnered with Woebot Health to give teens a new tool to help them better manage their symptoms of anxiety and depression. Woebot for Adolescents is available through clinician referral to 13- to 17-year-old patients. This evidence-based, AI-powered mental health support tool is designed to work in […]