May is National Foster Care Month, and Akron Children’s is celebrating the stories of families created through foster care and adoption. For NICU nurse practitioner Katelyn Ruff, meeting a tiny patient 10 years ago blossomed into the start of her family. In June 2014, Katelyn began working as a nurse in the NICU at Akron […]
How to get your child to sleep in their own bed
It’s normal for young children to wake up four to six times during the night. But if they often want to crawl into bed with you, chances are no one is getting a peaceful night’s sleep. For most children, learning to sleep independently in their own bed is a skill that can be taught. “Parents […]
More Than A Job: Jenny Soblosky shares her passion for respiratory therapy
At Akron Children’s, our compassionate and skilled health care team is what makes us special. In this continuing blog series, we introduce you to the Akron Children’s providers who make a difference every day in the lives of our patients and their families. Jenny Soblosky, registered respiratory therapist, began working at Akron Children’s in 2010 […]
Dr. Bailey Young, pulmonologist, draws from experience with her sibling when treating chronic conditions
Dr. Bailey Young is the newest physician to join the pulmonology team at Akron Children’s. She will treat patients with cystic fibrosis, asthma, trach/vent patients and other medical conditions with a pulmonary focus. “My brother was born with Spina Bifida,” shares Dr. Bailey, “life at home is different than when a patient is treated inside […]
Career Launch polysomnography technician program offers gateway into the fast-growing sleep field
Sleep disorders are on the increase, especially in children. In fact, the American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that up to 50% of children will experience a sleep problem. At Akron Children’s, finding the causes of sleep disorders involves a team of sleep specialists, including polysomnography technicians, who are an indispensable part of the pediatric […]
Connie Stout is ready to take a deep breath and blast off into retirement
Connie Stout, pulmonary function technician, knows when it’s time to get loud. She’s good at it, especially while coaching her patients to exhale and empty their lungs during their pulmonary function tests (PFTs). “I tell patients to really blast it out,” Connie said. “But sometimes I get so loud that my officemates make sure I […]
