Ericka Talley is a single mother fighting cancer. Raising four children on her own, she can use all the help she can get – and one of the most welcome helpers in her life is Allison Lantz, an Akron Children’s nurse practitioner in Warren City Schools. The 45-year-old mom found herself in and out the […]
After heart ablation procedure done without radiation exposure, Tallmadge man hopes to eventually remove his pacemaker
Certain things stick out clearly in Kenny Roberts’ mind, especially the day he passed out while playing basketball 27 years ago. He remembers being rushed by ambulance to Akron Children’s emergency room. Later, it was the look on his parents’ faces when they learned Kenny had an abnormal heartbeat that required a pacemaker to ensure […]
Jenna Berryhill feels right at home as Akron Children’s newest nurse practitioner
Jenna Berryhill credits her very first patient to turning her interest to ENT. While a NICU nurse by day and nurse practitioner student by night, she served as the primary nurse to Richie, an inpatient with a tracheostomy. She cared for him from infancy until he was discharged 13 months later, while building a deep […]
Kids and video games: the good and the bad
Chances are your kids play video games, or someday they will. You may worry about the time they spend with a controller in hand and wonder if these games are bad for them. “It’s not as simple as it’s good or it’s bad,” said child psychiatrist Dr. Sumru Bilge-Johnson of the Division of Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology at […]
4 easy steps to teaching your child to swallow a pill
Are you struggling to teach your child how to swallow a pill? Maybe even mashed pills in applesauce or diluted them in soda? While it can be very frustrating and sometimes yield little results, pill swallowing is an important skill kids need to learn. While medicines can come in liquid or chewable form, there are […]
PA Adrienne DeVault enjoys most cheering on patients
The opportunity to make a profound impact on patients’ lives is what attracted Adrienne DeVault, PA, to the burn unit. While rotating through as a student, she witnessed patients at some of the lowest points in their lives with an unusually long and difficult road back up. But what she didn’t realize was the impact […]
