An Akron Children’s Hospital child psychiatrist said a common misnomer about kids who experience school anxiety is that they don’t like school. “It’s important for parents to know that most children who have school anxiety actually like school!” said Dr. Laura Markley, medical director, Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry. “The fearsome part for many children is being away […]
Start the year off right with this back-to-school checklist
Many things are running through a parent’s mind this time of year. Back-to-school chaos and excitement are beginning, but a simple checklist can keep everyone on track and set the tone for the year – parents and kids alike. Pediatrician Jennifer Dwyer shares how her family is getting ready for a healthy, safe and happy start to the school year.
Dr. Jessica Langston offers fresh perspective to Akron Children’s ER
When she’s not busy inside saving the lives of kids and teens as Akron Children’s newest pediatrician in emergency medicine, Jessica Langston, MD, can be found enjoying life outside. The fresh-air junkie enjoys any adventure outdoors, from hiking, biking and skiing to gardening to kayaking and canoeing. Most recently, Dr. Langston and her husband traveled […]
Pediatrician Dr. Destiny Jamison is passionate about helping kids rise to their potential
Destiny Jamison, DO, is no stranger to sacrifice and hardship. Raised in a single parent household in inner-city Akron, she was the first in her family to graduate from high school and become a doctor, all while waitressing at Bob Evans and helping to raise her niece. She knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle, […]
Pediatrician Dr. Catherine Walker helps kids and families breathe easy
What’s the easiest part of Dr. Catherine Walker’s job? Talking to kids all day, of course! Children are fun, they don’t take themselves too seriously and they often have more insight than we give them credit for, she says. From a baby’s giggles to a preschooler’s joke to a teen’s future goals, kids are what […]
Dr. Hina Fatima feels right at home as Akron Children’s newest pediatrician
Growing up, it wasn’t a question of which career path Dr. Hina Fatima would follow — coming from a family of doctors on both her father’s and mother’s side — but rather which kind of doctor she would become. Not to mention, watching her mother, her hero, treat and support patients throughout her childhood made […]
