Is it safe to vape while you’re pregnant? The short answer is no. Dr. Katherine Wolfe, chair of maternal-fetal medicine at Akron Children’s, explains. “Many pregnant women feel vaping may be a safer alternative to smoking. We know that nicotine in any form does affect baby’s development. Specifically, concerns are for low birth weight, preterm […]
Online rewind: Our top content of 2022
From inspirational patient stories to tips on how to be the best parent you can be, we’ve shared hundreds of photos, videos and blogs throughout 2022. Here are the ones that made the biggest impact on you. Facebook 1. Halloween around the hospital 2. Preschool students at Norwalk Catholic School learning about the body/medical field […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Dr. Jodi Regan
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Jodi Regan, MD, FACOG, a perinatologist with the Maternal Fetal Medicine department, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “My husband and I have nothing but wonderful things […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Jennifer Anson
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Jennifer Anson, a diagnostic medical sonographer in Maternal Fetal Medicine who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “The credit for our miracle baby being here lies with [Maternal […]
Kaphila’s gastroschisis care is going according to plan
With each prenatal care visit, new parents, Cali and Zreston, grew more excited to meet their baby. At a 20-week ultrasound visit, their excitement turned to concern when they learned their baby girl had gastroschisis, a birth defect that would require immediate medical attention after delivery. In need of a plan, they turned to staff […]
Sally Phillips’ retirement will feature spontaneity and fun with family and friends
By the time Sally Phillips, clinical dietitian, graduated from Wooster High School, she’d been part of Wayne County 4-H club for 10 years. The practical knowledge and skills she learned, especially in food science and preparation, nutrition and wellness, kindled her interest in home economics. Initially, Sally wanted to work in the consumer foods industry, […]
