Back-to-school time can be fun and exciting for some kids, but it may cause anxiety for others. Young children may worry about being away from their parents, while older kids may be anxious about navigating middle school or high school. “It’s important for parents to know that most children who have school anxiety actually like school,” said […]
Tips for preparing kids for shots
“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. […]
Marci Matthews endows telehealth chair with $1 million gift
When crisis hits, one truth stands firm at Akron Children’s: Our patients still need us. As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reached the community, Akron Children’s immediately went into action to expand the hospital’s current telehealth efforts, increasing remote access to health care for patients and their families. Now through the generosity of hospital […]
