At age 64, Jim Eisenreich is a retired Major League Baseball player (1982-84, 1987-1998) known as a great hitter and with a World Series championship to his credit. He’s had a good life and rose quickly to the Major League. But part of him will always remember being a “kid who just wanted to be […]
What is a psychometrist? Hint, this professional may play a valuable role on your child’s care team
Say “doctor” or “nurse” and you’ve got a pretty good idea of how these professionals fit into Akron Children’s care team. How about “psychometrist?” That job title may be less familiar to most. A psychometrist is responsible for the administration and scoring of cognitive, psychoeducational, developmental and neuropsychological tests. At Akron Children’s, psychometrists are based […]
Work time is playtime for Akron Children’s CNP Sarah Harris
What’s the easiest part of CNP Sarah Harris’ job? Playing with kids, of course! Lucky for her, she spends her days doing exactly that as Akron Children’s newest certified nurse practitioner in our NeuroDevelopmental Science Center. A big part of a child’s neurologic exam involves observing children play and interact with their surroundings. And, the […]
Stress and anxiety: How can I help my child cope?
Stress is a natural part of life. Everyone feels stress at times—even kids—and occasional anxiety is a normal reaction to the stress we feel. Kids may be stressed or worried about school or grades, juggling responsibilities and activities, problems with friends, or moving schools. They might even feel stress at home with the loss of […]
For Kim Oldfield, retirement means ditching a set schedule and enjoying family and fun
Looking back, Kim Oldfield, nurse program coordinator in Akron Children’s pediatric epilepsy program, has always been drawn to caregiving. It started with babysitting in her neighborhood. Later, it was her mother’s enthusiasm toward nursing and Kim’s interest in science that spurred her on to become a nurse. “I thought I would be a nurse caring […]
NDSC is core to Joey’s care team
The Akron Children’s NeuroDevelopmental Science Center (NDSC) brings together 5 pediatric specialties under one roof to deliver the best outcomes and quality of life for children affected by neurological and developmental disorders. For Joey Ricci, now 18, the NDSC is where his health journey began. At 6 months old, Joey still wasn’t thriving, and tests […]
