Rajeev Kishore, MD, pediatric allergist and immunologist, decided to go into pediatrics after his father encouraged him. Dr. Kishore’s father, who was also a physician, saw a need for the specialty in their native India. A family member recommended Akron Children’s, providing the impetus for Dr. Kishore to come to Akron. “Initially, my wife and […]
Connie Stout is ready to take a deep breath and blast off into retirement
Connie Stout, pulmonary function technician, knows when it’s time to get loud. She’s good at it, especially while coaching her patients to exhale and empty their lungs during their pulmonary function tests (PFTs). “I tell patients to really blast it out,” Connie said. “But sometimes I get so loud that my officemates make sure I […]
4 Tips for surviving fall allergies
As the days become shorter, soon northeast Ohioans will welcome the fall harvest and festivities along with a new pollen season. Fall can be a beautiful time of the year when the weather finally cools from the humid and dry summer. However, the end of summer brings upon ragweed season which begins to pollinate in August and […]
All hands on deck: Akron Children’s team helps football player commit to Navy
Landon Robinson’s mom has always told her son to work hard and dream big. When the Copley High School inside linebacker was offered a scholarship to play football for The United States Naval Academy, it was proof he had done both. But, there was one little thing – a peanut allergy – that tried to […]
Beeghly campus features new outpatient space in Building A
Families who see specialists at Akron Children’s Hospital’s Beeghly campus will find newly expanded outpatient space in Building A on their next visits. The newly completed 9,300 square feet at the hospital, located at 6505 Market St., features 20 exam rooms, three assessment rooms and staff work space. There is also a room set up […]
