When Megan Carey was pregnant with her son, Josh, an amniocentesis revealed he carried the mutation for cystic fibrosis (CF), a progressive, genetic disorder that causes frequent lung infections and can impair breathing. Questioned by her doctors about whether she wanted to continue the pregnancy, Megan says there was never a doubt. “I had half-sisters […]
Staff goes out of the hospital and into the theater to see how Hollywood portrays cystic fibrosis in ‘Five Feet Apart’
Staff members of the Akron Children’s Hospital Lewis C. Walker Cystic Fibrosis Center headed to a local movie theater Sunday night to see the new film, “Five Feet Apart.” The team wanted to see this film about 2 love-struck teenagers with cystic fibrosis (CF) and how they navigate the infection precaution guidelines in place for […]
Meet the Team: pediatric, clinical and neuropsychologists
A child with diabetes may have anxiety but it is not exactly the same anxiety as a child with cancer. A child who is overweight may have self esteem issues but they play out differently than a child with cerebral palsy. And while the parents of children with life-threatening conditions may have much in common, […]
