For the second year in a row, Akron Children’s has been named one of the top pediatric medical centers in the United States, according to data compiled by Statista Inc. for Newsweek’s America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2024. Akron Children’s ranked in the top 40 in five categories and improved its positions in Endocrinology, Neonatology and […]
Akron Children’s Diabetes Camp allows kids to be kids
At age 4, type 1 diabetes became an everyday part of life for Stella Zippay. She quickly learned how to do finger pricks and monitor glucose levels, but dealing with the stares and questions from peers can still be hard to manage. When she arrives at Akron Children’s Diabetes Camp, she doesn’t have to worry […]
Beeghly campus features new outpatient space in Building A
Families who see specialists at Akron Children’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 for […]
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 […]