Dr. Nicholas Nguyen, director of pediatric dermatology at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses the dangers of tanning beds – and how teens are particularly vulnerable. Q: What harms have you seen from indoor tanning? A: Indoor tanning tops the list of “worst things you can do to your skin.” Its effects on the skin are absolutely […]
New CNP Nicole Naples offers patients a dose of empathy from someone who’s been there
It’s not often a medical student gets the unique opportunity to train under a favorite childhood physician. But, Nicole Naples is fortunate to have been able to do exactly that while attending graduate school at the University of Cincinnati. As a matter of fact, it was this special time she spent learning from Dr. Matthew […]
Parents of 5-year-old ‘shadow jumper’ are grateful for dermatologist’s quick diagnosis
No parent can bear to see a child in pain, but, it’s arguably worse when the cause or source of the pain remains a mystery. This was the life for Andrea and Brad Campbell, of Massillon. Parents to three active boys, they became increasingly concerned about their youngest, Deagon, who, as a toddler, had attacks […]
Family centered care enhances partnerships, builds trust
Akron Children’s Hospital doesn’t just promise to treat each child as if its own, it’s the foundation as to how our hospital leaders, providers and staff interact and care for each and every patient. Akron Children’s incorporates family centered care, bringing together patients, families and providers to form a working partnership in the planning, delivery […]
5 medical specialties help Cayleigh win her independence over sarcoidosis
My daughter Cayleigh’s long story with Akron Children’s Hospital started in the summer of 2017 when she was 5 years old. Cayleigh fell at home and bit a pretty large hole in her tongue that needed stitches. I was concerned that maybe she needed glasses so I scheduled an eye exam. At the exam we […]
Lots of summer still left: don’t overlook skin protection
Dr. Nicholas Nguyen, director of pediatric dermatology at Akron Children’s Hospital, talks about how to avoid skin damage from the sun. What are the risks of sun exposure? The sun sustains life on earth, but too much sun can be dangerous to a child’s health. The sun emits ultraviolet radiation (UVR). In heavy doses, this […]
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