As a young girl growing up in Nigeria, Dr. Dami Omoniyi’s journey to becoming a physician was sparked by her natural curiosity. “I loved to ask questions,” she recalled. Initially drawn to engineering due to her love for math, Dr. Dami realized during secondary school that she preferred a career that involved critical thinking and […]
Leading by example: Mom helps daughter find her way with a career at Akron Children’s
Two years ago, Lily Heath, psychometrist in Akron Children’s Neurobehavioral Health, found herself at a crossroads. As she prepared to graduate from The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and criminology, she realized the career she had chosen was not right for her. “I thought I wanted to become a police […]
School Based Health Services provides care and connection for busy mom of 6
When Heather Peterson and her family moved from Lake City, PA to Warren, OH in Nov. 2023, they were looking for a fresh start. With 6 kids to enroll in school, Heather didn’t have time to look for a pediatrician, so she was pleasantly surprised to learn about Akron Children’s School Based Health Services (SBHS) […]
Does your child have ADHD? Here’s what parents should know
When diagnosed early, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, doesn’t have to negatively impact your child’s growth and development. Familiarize yourself with the signs, symptoms, and when to contact your child’s provider. ADHD signs and symptoms ADHD is a medical condition that causes differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to […]
7 warning signs your child may be suffering from a mental illness
Being a child isn’t all fun and games. Children are constantly faced with new challenges and social pressures, not to mention their growing bodies are changing rapidly. Once they hit adolescence, the hormonal changes associated with puberty may also cause feelings of sadness or frustration, making kids moody or irritable. For some kids, this moodiness […]
