Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Dr. Gina Kuwik, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Urgent Care in Warren. She recently received this feedback from a thankful mom: The doctor came in, Dr. Gina Kuwik, and she was an angel!! She was so calm, spoke […]
Akron Children’s pediatric residency program celebrates 100% board pass rate
Achieving board certification is one of the most important milestones in a pediatrician’s training. This year, every graduating resident in Akron Children’s Pediatric Residency Program reached that goal. With a 100% board pass rate, the program exceeded the national average and demonstrated the strength of its training model, academic support and commitment to preparing residents […]
Sharda’s amazing journey to Akron Children’s
The Akron Children’s campus has grown over the years, and it can be intimidating for new patients and their families. Thankfully, patient service representatives (PSRs) like Sharda Rai can help families check in for appointments and find their way around the campus. If anyone knows what it’s like to be in unfamiliar territory, it’s Sharda. […]
Five ways to prepare for pregnancy when you have diabetes
Pregnancy isn’t always planned. But when you have diabetes, planning for your newest addition to the family is crucial for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Getting your diabetes under control before you become pregnant reduces risks for both you and your baby. “High blood sugar can cause harm to your developing baby during those first […]
New childhood vaccine schedule: What parents need to know
Dr. Michael Bigham, pediatric ICU physician, parent and chief quality officer at Akron Children’s, answers common questions about recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) childhood vaccine schedule. What changed in the CDC childhood vaccine schedule? The CDC recently updated its childhood vaccine schedule. While all 17 vaccines remain available, the number of […]
Tips to make a good night’s sleep a priority
If your child is tired or cranky during the day, sleep issues may be the culprit. Kacey Greening, Akron Children’s pediatric psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, offers some strategies to set your child up for sleep success. The first thing to do is look for signs that your child isn’t getting enough sleep. “Your […]
