Akron Children’s doesn’t take safe sleep lightly. In an effort to ensure all babies slumber safely, Akron Children’s incorporates safe sleep training to help employees educate parents on safe sleep practices and ensure all guidelines are modeled hospital wide. Unfortunately in Ohio, 3 babies die each week in unsafe sleep environments, but most sleep-related deaths […]
Why does my child get sick after starting school or day care?
Back to school seems to be synonymous with repeat infections. During the school year, you might find that your child keeps coming home with a runny nose, cough or the newest virus that’s been circulating. This can be especially stressful if your child has just started preschool or day care. You may be left wondering: […]
Akron Children’s named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2024
Akron Children’s has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The complete list of employers can be viewed on the Forbes website. America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024 were identified in an independent survey from a sample […]
Certified nurse practitioner, Sarah Brown joins the pediatric endocrinology team after spending time as a traveling nurse
Sarah Brown grew up in Massillon, Ohio and prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, traveled across the United States with her fiancé working in various hospital systems as part of a travel nurse program. Living coast to coast allowed Sarah to experience the diversity of healthcare while strengthening her love for medicine. Life brought her […]
Ten ways to teach gratitude in the early years
Gratitude is about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things we often take for granted. Gratitude is about taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens — whether big or small. With […]
Scott Arkwright, CNP, enjoys supporting the cardiac surgery team and helping pediatric patients
After spending 25 years collaborating with the Heart Center while working for a different hospital system in Ohio, Scott Arkwright was drawn to the environment of working with pediatric patients. “It was emotional to leave an organization that was a big part of my life. I am grateful for the opportunities, colleagues and friendships developed […]
