When your baby was born, you will probably took him or her to a pediatrician for care. As your kids get older and start to transition to the teen years, you may be wondering if a pediatrician is still the best fit for your child’s care. According to adolescent medicine physician, Dr. Elizabeth Mason, in […]
Canfield student can now breathe easier
Ellie Horvat, 12, couldn’t catch her breath, even while doing simple activities, like climbing stairs. It started after she contracted COVID-19 in November 2021. COVID can cause trouble breathing, which concerned Ellie and her mom, Sherri Horvat. “We worried that Ellie might have lingering effects from COVID because, months later, she still complained about shortness […]
5 most pressing questions from new parents
Bringing a baby into the world can bring joy, but during a global pandemic, it can also bring a lot of questions. Long-time pediatrician, Arthur Lavin, MD, FAAP, of Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Beachwood, breaks down new parents’ most pressing questions to help calm fears and ease worries. Is my baby’s development on track? Every person […]
Pediatric primary care expanded in Austintown
Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Austintown now has four times the number of exam rooms at its Austintown location to serve the growing need for pediatric care in the area. An extensive addition to the building, which expanded the space to three times its previous size, is now complete. The site, located at 5480 Norquest Blvd., […]