Jessica Barbieri isn’t your average dietitian. Working in both the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and The Adult and Pediatric Burn Institute, supported by The Paul and Carol David Foundation at Akron Children’s, she plays a vital role in ensuring our most vulnerable patients receive the specialized nutrition they need to heal and grow. “I’ve […]
Tips for Getting the Pick of the Patch – (VIDEO)
Color, hardness, texture, sound and so much more can all play a role in determining whether the fruit you are choosing is ripe. In this Children’s Channel video, Danielle Dimengo, RD/LD, a clinical dietitian with the Akron Children’s Center for Endocrinology and Diabetes, offers a few tips for selecting the freshest, best-tasting fruit for your […]
Meet the Pollocks
Hello, we are the Pollock family. Currently our family consists of Randy, Megan (me), our dog Sasha, and baby peanut. We will be married 7 years in August. Sasha is a 4 ½ year old yorkie shitzu mix who enjoys long walks, sitting in the sunshine, visits from the neighbors, and snuggling up next to […]