The first time Adalyn Mandich’s parents heard her hips “click,” they were at her newborn wellness visit at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics in Barberton. Dr. Kimberly Shookman, pediatrician, was examining 4-day-old Adalyn from head to toe. When Dr. Shookman did an Ortolani test and Barlow maneuver, 2 standard procedures used to test for developmental dysplasia […]
Inspired by his sister’s bravery, Medina Boy Scout wants other Akron Children’s patients to have their own ‘Capes of Courage’
From big screen to small screen, video games to amusement parks, superheroes are everywhere these days. But one Medina family lays claim to 2 bona fide superheroes (though they both may need to learn to drive before attempting to leap tall buildings in a single bound). Zakai Miller, 12, had been thinking about a meaningful […]
Roseola is red, but parents don’t need to be blue – (VIDEO)
Although the rash may be alarming to some parents, roseola is a relatively mild viral infection that is most common among infants and toddlers. In this Children’s Channel video, Emma Raizman, MD, FAAP, Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) Medina office, discusses how parents can ease their child’s symptoms.
The right doctor can make your medical home complete – (VIDEO)
Choosing the right pediatrician is just one of many important decisions facing expectant parents, one that may impact their child’s life through their school years and beyond. In this Children’s Channel video, Emma Raizman, MD, FAAP, Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) Medina office, shares her thoughts on what parents should consider when making a medical […]
