If and when kids return to the classroom this fall, kids can expect a whole list of guidelines to follow to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Whether your child has started out in the classroom or you’re hoping she gets there soon, one of the most challenging precautions for kids will be wearing a […]
Community Outreach adjusts to meet unique needs during pandemic summer
While they can’t hold large-group events like they have in the past, the hospital’s Community Outreach team is meeting the needs of the community in new and creative ways this pandemic summer. One new program involves getting fresh fruits and vegetables in the hands – and bellies – of low-income families. Another distributes activity kits […]
FAQ: Returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic
With so many unknowns during this pandemic, especially about students returning to school, Akron Children’s Hospital developed a list of FAQ to help families. Please keep in mind the following as you read them: Each school district will make the final decisions regarding how and when students will return to their schools, either in-person, online […]
How to keep cool in a face covering
As you step outside to enjoy the summer sun, don’t forget to pack your sunscreen, hat, water and face covering or mask. That’s right; masks are now a go-to tool to keep each other safe – not from the sun, but from the COVID-19 virus. The CDC continues to recommend wearing face coverings in public […]
Why and when to mask?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things, especially how we interact with others. As businesses and public places begin to open again, it’s not hard to see that face masks and coverings have become part of our new normal. What may not be as easy to understand is why masks help prevent the […]