Lexi Kormanec is a 15-year-old sophomore at Nordonia High School. She loves roller coasters, singing and talking with her friends. To see her, you wouldn’t know she had a heart defect that required major surgery when she was 13 years old. Early detection of a heart issue Recommendations from family members led Lexi’s parents, Elizabeth […]
APP supervisor transition: new responsibilities, new impact
The Advanced Practice Center at Akron Children’s recently added a new leadership model that expands clinical leadership across teams. The APP supervisor role was developed to support a stronger, more intentional clinician-to-clinician reporting structure across all specialties and settings. “This model was created to strengthen communication, accountability and collaboration across Akron Children’s,” said Jenny Michel, […]
Amanda Wade bridges practice and education in her new role
When Nurse Practitioner Amanda Wade steps into her new dual role between Akron Children’s Emergency Room and The University of Akron’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Program, she’ll be doing more than balancing 2 jobs. Instead, in this role, she’ll help connect real-world pediatric care with the next generation of advanced practice providers (APPs). A career […]
How to talk to your children when news is scary
Recent natural disasters, mass shootings and international conflicts in the news can have a profound effect on kids. Mental health experts at Akron Children’s offer these tips to help parents handle these difficult conversations and provide reassurance.
Lindsay Davis leads the way for heart safety education
Lindsay Davis, keynote speaker at the Akron Children’s Rare Disease Day event on March 5, planned on being a professional dancer. But a serious heart condition derailed that dream and turned her into an advocate for saving young athletes’ lives. Lindsay’s symptoms and the long wait for the right diagnosis As a teenager growing up […]
What is an MFM specialist?
Whether this is your first pregnancy or fourth, you want nothing more than the best for this growing life inside you. Most of us understand following a healthy lifestyle is important for a healthy pregnancy. But regularly scheduled appointments with excellent prenatal care are just as important. That’s why the first of many decisions you’ll […]
