Asthma has played a defining role in the young life of 13-year-old Kiniaya Parham. It often causes her and her mother, Eugenia Davis, to have sleepless nights. She has an inhaler, a spacer, and a nebulizer and takes several medications, including a nasal spray and eye drops, to control her symptoms. Still, she has visited […]
Is your child at risk for lead poisoning? Dr. Joel Davidson says the concern is more than paint chips
With the dead of winter settling in and families spending more and more time indoors, it’s a good time to think about the risks of lead exposure inside our homes. Though the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned lead as an ingredient in paint in 1978, it still can be found lurking in our environment […]
Primary care locations recognized for Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care to keep kids healthy
The 27 pediatric primary care offices of Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP), along with the Locust Pediatric Care Group, have been awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program. The PCMH model of care focuses on patient-centered standards. The goals are to improve access to care, enhance communication between […]
Annual flu shot clinic assists 685 Akron residents who speak English as 2nd language
We all know the importance of getting your annual flu shot – that, plus frequent hand washing is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways of staying healthy year round and especially during cold and flu season. But sometimes it’s not as easy as it sounds. Finding the time or lacking transportation can […]
Should parents be worried about lead found in baby food?
Pediatricians and parents alike are well aware about the dangers of lead exposure from chipping paint, toys, dishware and contaminated water. But what they might not know are the risks from baby food — yes, that’s right, baby food. The Environmental Defense Fund recently released a report stating it found traces of lead in baby […]
Five Foolproof Ways to Break the Binky Habit
Pacifiers can be a blessing and a curse for many parents. An infant’s innate need to suck can make pacifiers a helpful solution for a fussy baby, but they also can create a struggle, especially when it comes time to take it away. “When babies are first born, one of the things they’re really good […]
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