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Is your baby protected? Vaccine-preventable diseases still circulate in U.S.

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Parents have the power to protect their children in many ways. Giving babies the recommended immunizations by age 2 is the best way to protect them from 14 serious childhood diseases, like whooping cough and measles.

Doctors’ Day was like a big group hug

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On March 30, we asked our Facebook fans to help us celebrate Doctors’ Day by offering a shout out to their favorite Akron Children’s Hospital doctors. The response was overwhelming.

What it’s like to be a pediatrician: A Q & A with Dr. Robert Stone

Dr. Stone talks to a group of SPRS students

A simple request from a local high school student writing an English paper uncovered some inspiring thoughts from a well-respected and highly regarded pediatrician at Akron Children’s.

Spring ahead: How to create a cranky-free time change

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Help your family ease into Daylight Saving time on Sunday by making bedtimes later by 15-minute increments starting Wednesday or Thursday night.

Books galore as Akron Children’s celebrates ‘Read Across America Day’

The doctors and staff of Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics Wadsworth are wild about Dr. Seuss books and children’s literacy.

Going to the doctor for a check-up was a special experience for sick and healthy children alike at Akron Children’s pediatrician offices on Friday. They each received a new book to keep and many enjoyed a special story time with librarians from the local library.

Wadsworth pediatrician’s office goes wild to help feed those in need

The "Wild Things" of Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics Wadsworth get ready for a plunge in the 37-degree Turkeyfoot Lake during the 10th annual Polar Bear Jump.

With their crazy socks, headbands and zany mission, the “Wild Things” of Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics had an exciting, but very chilly Saturday afternoon. It’s the second time the Wadsworth office has teamed up and gotten rowdy for a good cause at the annual Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump.