Akron Children’s recently surpassed a significant patient safety milestone. As of Sept. 20, the organization has gone more than 571 days without a serious safety event (SSE). Wendy Van Ittersum, MD, FAAP, medical director, patient and staff safety, said the milestone is a testament to Akron Children’s commitment to quality and patient safety and its […]
RSV: Knowing when to treat at home and when to seek medical attention
RSV cases continue to run rampant in our communities and many parts of the country. The common virus causes mild cold-like symptoms with thick mucus and a lingering cough in adults and older children, but it can be very dangerous for young children. In fact, RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is responsible for nearly 80,000 […]
What parents should know about the hepatitis outbreak in kids
As the cases of hepatitis rise among children worldwide, many parents have questions about the disease outbreak and how they can protect their children. Dr. Michael Bigham, chief quality officer, critical care center at Akron Children’s, answers some commonly asked questions about this hepatitis outbreak in kids. What you’re seeing in regards to the recent […]
