Living in rural New Waterford, Ohio, 19-year-old Joey Hawkins grew up fishing, hunting, motocross racing and dirt biking. “Joey prefers activities that give me heart palpitations and usually end up with cuts, bruises or stitches,” joked his mom, Angie. “He’s been a daredevil since the age of 3.” In November 2022, Joey and some friends […]
3D modeling helps ensure correct realignment of teenager’s wrist and forearm
What hockey player doesn’t dream of scoring a first period goal? It was a perfect moment for Elliott Hannah, age 14, as he shot and scored. But elation quickly turned to pain when one of the opposing team’s defensemen checked Elliott while trying to steal the puck. The force of that collision caused Elliott’s right […]
No child is a stranger to CNP Renae Snyder, but instead a friend she never met
What stands out most about CNP Renae Snyder? An energetic, outgoing and inviting personality. Just ask her family and friends, they’ll tell you she has never met a stranger in her life. It’s this personality trait that better helps Renae connect with patients on a personal level, build trust and ultimately, offer individualized care and […]
Is COVID causing pink eye? Here’s what parents should know
A new COVID strain is causing a common infection — pink eye. The new strain, dubbed XBB.1.16, accounts for about 14% of COVID infections in the United States, according to the CDC. To find out what parents should know about this new strain and symptom of COVID, Dr. Evelyn Pangonis, pediatric infectious disease doctor and […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Dr. Erin Spies
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 Erin Spies, DO, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Boston Heights, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “Dr. (Erin) Spies was amazing with my daughter, [who] has […]
5 things to help ease summer camp fears
Whether overnight or during the day, summer camp offers kids a chance to make friends, learn new skills, become more independent, enjoy the outdoors and have fun! But for some kids, spending time apart from family, or even having new experiences, can make them nervous. Sumru Bilge-Johnson, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Akron […]
