Remarkable. Resilient. Hard-working. These are just a few of the words used by Josh Yacklin’s providers to describe him. Now 20, Josh has been challenged pretty much from his earliest days with neurofibromatosis, a condition which causes the growth of tumors along nerves in the skin, brain and other parts of the body. They can […]
Akron Children’s honored for digital excellence as a Most Wired recipient
For the eighth time, Akron Children’s has achieved the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) Most Wired distinction. Akron Children’s received Acute Level 7 and Ambulatory Level 8 achievement this year. Among the more than 55,000 facilities represented, the hospital system ranked above its peers in categories like analytics and data management, population health, […]
5-month milestones: What to expect
Most babies are holding up their heads steady, rolling onto their tummies and babbling by 5 months. But a baby that is preoccupied with learning to sit up with support may push verbal skills to the back burner or vice versa. It’s not unusual and is nothing to be alarmed about. All children develop skills […]
Eileen Burg honored as a Champion for Children at Akron Children’s
Akron Children’s recently awarded the Champions for Children award to long-time friend, donor and volunteer Eileen Burg. For over 60 years, Eileen has been making a difference in the lives of some of our community’s most vulnerable children. It began when she served as a candy striper volunteer and later a student nurse at the […]
School-Based Health Services expands services to improve access to care for all kids
School-Based Health Services provides kids with quick and easy medical care where they are — at school. With services in 43 school districts across 10 northeast Ohio counties, Akron Children’s school nurses serve as advocates for student health and wellness, while helping them manage medical needs in the school setting. With a goal to improve […]
Teething Do’s and Don’ts from a pediatrician
Baby’s first chompers can be an exciting milestone. On average, the first tooth appears between 4 and 7 months of age, but unfortunately, sometimes it replaces that adorable toothless grin with a crying, irritable baby. “Some babies seem to experience a great deal of pain, while others hardly seem bothered by it,” said Emma Raizman, […]
