The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The trees are blossoming. With warmer weather upon us, what better way to enjoy it than with a family bike ride? Unfortunately, accidents can – and do – happen. In fact, they are one of the leading causes of injury for northeast Ohio children. So before you […]
Cindy Bennett-Brown gets ready to sport a new attitude in retirement
Cindy Bennett-Brown, pediatric and adult nurse practitioner, has always had two speeds: fast and off. Cindy’s mother, a nurse who worked at Robinson Memorial Hospital, recognized early on that Cindy liked the “adrenaline rush” she got from being where the action is, especially through sports. After Cindy graduated from nursing school, Akron Children’s burn center […]
Time and rest are still best for a concussion – (VIDEO)
The growing number of concussions in sports has many coaches, trainers and parents thinking twice before risking a second hit for an athlete who may have had his bell rung. In this Children’s Channel video, Joseph Congeni, MD, director of the sports medicine center at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses the signs and symptoms of a […]
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