Keep your family safe by being prepared, not scared, for snow days with these winter weather tips. Create a household emergency kit Flashlight with batteries, first-aid kit, portable battery charger, and non-perishable food, water and medicine to last 3 days. Make a car emergency kit Windshield scraper, first-aid kit, blankets, hat, gloves, water and non-perishable […]
Cuddling is a family affair for hospital donor and volunteer
Eileen Burg has a long history with Akron Children’s. As a teenager she volunteered as a ‘candy striper’ followed by a 3-month stint as a student nurse. In addition to volunteering, Eileen began donating to the hospital to honor her late husband, H. Peter Burg, who served on the hospital’s board of directors. Her first […]
Is CBD safe for battling kids’ sleep problems?
Getting kids to fall asleep at night is an age-old battle. Just one more drink? One more hug? Kids will try anything to stall and stay up a little later. To help kids combat anxiety, hyperactivity and more easily settle in at night, some parents are turning to supplements that contain CBD, a chemical extracted […]
Winter clothing advisory: Is it OK to let your kids wear shorts?
As the season changes from fall to winter, logic dictates adjusting your wardrobe to account for falling temperatures. Swapping out bathing suits and shorts for long pants and sweaters is an obvious choice—that is, unless you are a school-age or teen boy. In that case, wearing shorts year-round is not only trendy, it’s common. For […]
Our top news stories of 2023
We always have plenty of stories to tell at Akron Children’s, and this year was no exception. Our amazing patients, families and providers made the news a lot in 2023. Here are our media team’s top stories of the year. ‘I walk away in tears’ – Akron Children’s photographer Ted Stevens brings light to bereaved […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Natalie Allen
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Natalie Allen, RN, a staff nurse on our Akron campus, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “For the last few hospital stays for my son on floor […]
