Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of any child’s development. Your child will need good vision for just about every activity and task she chooses, whether she’s on the ball field, in class or behind the wheel. As we celebrate Save Your Vision month in March, it’s the perfect time to share tips […]
How to spot a vision problem in your preschooler
Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of any child’s development. At this age, your preschooler is developing hand-eye coordination and visual perception, which is necessary for reading and writing. Everyday tasks such as building with blocks, coloring and playing ball all improve your child’s visual abilities. That’s why it’s important your children’s […]
MyChart Mobile puts your family’s health care at your fingertips
We understand our patient families are doing more and more from the palm of their hands — from ordering pizza to arranging rides to scheduling haircuts — and we want to meet that need in health care, too. That’s why Akron Children’s has made many of the same trusted MyChart services you access by computer […]
Baby Rula heads home for Christmas
It was Nov. 12 when little Rula Robinson was being discharged from Akron Children’s but already Christmas was on everyone’s mind. Rula had been in the hospital 238 days, but she would be home for Christmas. She would be with mom and dad, Sydney and Patrick, and her three big sisters – Arabella, Theia […]
Building relationships for life: Dr. William Schrader retires after 36 years
From residency to retirement, pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Schrader’s guiding principle has been to surround himself with good people and treat them well. “I have been blessed to be a part of a great department and a great hospital,” Dr. Schrader said. Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Schrader credits three people for their impact […]
Medical fellows embrace mindfulness and stress management at workshop
In keeping with Akron Children’s commitment to physician well-being, the Graduate Medical Education (GMEC) Wellbeing Committee recently hosted a Healing Breaths SKY program workshop. The event aimed to equip fellows with vital tools for managing stress and fostering resilience in their demanding roles. The one-hour session introduced participants to SKY Breath Meditation, a scientifically validated […]













