Projects centered on quality improvement have an emphasis of putting processes in place to ensure the safest, most effective care for patients. Consistently measuring these processes and implementing new methods of structure improves outcomes for patients. New to leading this charge in the division of Hematology/Oncology is Dr. Hannah Elkus. Dr. Elkus toured Akron Children’s […]
Mom’s CMV infection during pregnancy led to newborn’s hearing loss
When Caitlyn Idoine was pregnant with her daughter Riley in 2021, she had never heard of an infection called cytomegalovirus (CMV) which pregnant women can carry and pass onto to their babies. “CMV is the leading cause of nongenetic hearing loss and can also cause other neurological deficits and vision loss,” said Caitlyn. “A typical […]
TikTok: A guide for parents
With so many social platforms popping up each year, it’s tough for parents to keep track of what’s what. So it’s no wonder TikTok has many of us scratching our heads over what this latest trend in social media is all about. The social network for watching, making and sharing user-generated short videos — often […]
10 doctor-approved, back-to-school sleep tips (#5 will surprise you!)
Even with the best of intentions, many parents may have let their kids’ sleep habits slide, especially in the waxing days of summer. With the start of school right around the corner, they’re likely asking themselves, “How do I get my kids back into a sleep schedule?” First, start with your own sleep schedule, advises […]
Good Mourning grief support now available in Spanish
To help children and their parents cope with the death of a loved one, Akron Children’s offers a six-week Good Mourning support group. These support services are open to all families, not just those who have experienced a loss associated with our hospital. Recently these services were expanded to include sessions in Spanish. “For Spanish-speaking […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Lucas Ostronisky
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 Lucas Ostronisky, a secretary at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Green, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “…we went for my youngest son’s first newborn visit. We were greeted […]
