Elyza Bolanz was doing online school before there was a pandemic. She wanted to be in school with her friends and teachers, but her body simply wouldn’t let her. Equally as frustrating, multiple doctors were enlisted for help for her complex diagnosis and treatment plan before she finally got some relief. Sadly, Elyza’s story mirrors […]
NICU nurse’s family featured at 2020 virtual Walk for Babies
Kelly Musick’s family is choosing to do its virtual Walk for Babies in the courtyard at Akron Children’s Hospital. That’s not only in the shadows of the NICU where Jacob and Benjamin Musick spent their first several weeks, but it’s also where their mother works as a nurse. The Musicks are this year’s Walk for […]
Doctor’s advice about shots: short-term pain, long-term gain
“Nothing is more important or impacts as many people as making sure that children are immunized,” said Dr. P. Cooper White, pediatrician and director of Locust Pediatric Care Group. Tips for preparing kids for shots Getting your child – or yourself – comfortable with a round of shots might be another story, however. But Dr. […]
Quarantine vs. isolation: Doctor clarifies COVID-19 guidance
It’s important to know the difference between “quarantine” because of a possible exposure to COVID-19 and “isolation” because a person is diagnosed and sick. Understanding these terms and following the guidance associated with each are critical steps for containing further spread. Dr. Hanna Lemerman, an Akron Children’s Hospital pediatrician in Fairlawn, explains how these terms […]
Wall of Hope shows light at end of NICU tunnel
No foot is too small to leave an imprint on this world. That’s the Wall of Hope message that greets patient families as they enter the Akron Children’s NICU at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. The artful display of 10 uplifting patient family success stories and photos was recently installed in the family waiting area just […]
Akron Children’s earns certification for Duchenne muscular dystrophy clinic
One of the few things more difficult than treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy is having to deliver the news of the diagnosis to a patient family. Duchenne MD is the most severe form of muscular dystrophy and is typically diagnosed in childhood. The disease affects a protein that is important for keeping muscle fibers intact. In […]
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