Jessica Barbieri isn’t your average dietitian. Working in both the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and The Adult and Pediatric Burn Institute, supported by The Paul and Carol David Foundation at Akron Children’s, she plays a vital role in ensuring our most vulnerable patients receive the specialized nutrition they need to heal and grow. “I’ve […]
Akron Children’s education and wellness garden opens with food pantry to follow
As part of an effort to help patients who don’t have access to fresh produce, Akron Children’s has opened an education and wellness garden to fill this void. “What better way to help our patients who live in food deserts or who have chronic health conditions like diabetes make the connection that healthy food comes […]
Vitamin D is vital to healthy bones, so much more
Craving some sunshine? You may think you need those elusive rays of good cheer in the winter for a psychological boost. But sunshine also affects our vitamin D levels – then that, in turn, can affect our bones and many other aspects of our health. “Vitamin D is a hot topic right now,” said Lindsay […]