The omicron surge has created more questions than answers, especially for parents as they try to navigate ever-changing health advice. Dr. Rob McGregor, chief medical officer at Akron Children’s Hospital answers some common questions about the omicron variant and children. Why is the omicron variant affecting more children than the previous variants? More children have […]
10-year-old Boardman baseball player takes serious leg injury in stride
Caiden Hoff, 10, was playing soccer in gym class last October when a collision with a classmate caused a painful fall. He initially thought he twisted his ankle. “Once the gym teacher pulled down my sock, I knew there was something wrong,” he said. “Next thing I knew there was a fireman and ambulance there, […]
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 […]
With school year done, teens, especially seniors, are suffering loss
When Gov. Mike DeWine announced on April 20 that Ohio K-12 schools would not re-open for the rest of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the news was not necessarily a surprise. Yet, it still came with a sense of loss, perhaps especially for teenagers. More so than younger children, teens are acutely aware […]
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