What to do with a picky eater? Are vitamins and supplements necessary? Is organic food worth the extra cost? What does it mean to label foods as “Go,” “Slow” and “Whoa” foods – hint, think of a traffic light. Akron Children’s Hospital Dietitian Danielle Dimengo recently sat down with aParently Speaking podcast host (and mom) […]
Employee Meal is nautical and nice
The Kids’ Café became the “Regal Bambino Cruise Lines” on August 8 and Akron campus employees were served up delicious food by the hospital’s senior leadership team during breakfast, lunch and dinner. If the hospital’s annual “employee meal” is a way to say thanks to employees for their service, the employees returned the appreciation throughout […]
Community rallies around New Franklin boy recovering from serious burn
How many parents can relate? Your child asks repeatedly to help you with the chores and you’re torn because you know it’s probably quicker to proceed without the help. Aaron Morris, of New Franklin, was there on July 11 and saying “yes” to his helpful son, Mason, will be a lifelong regret. Aaron was doing […]
It took 10 years for 1 family to get a good night’s sleep – Here’s what they learned on their journey
Rewards. Bribery. Anger. Frustration. Lights on, lights off. Music. Stuffed animals. TV on, TV off. Fans. Melatonin. Talking, pleading, professional counseling. Monica and Richard Plack had tried everything to get their youngest daughter, Bailey, to sleep through the night – in her own bed. It had been an ongoing battle; Bailey was now 10 years […]
‘CP Warriors’ gather for annual picnic
What could be more fun than enjoying a summer night of baseball? For many children with cerebral palsy, the only thing better is getting to hang out at the ballpark with the doctors, nurses and other providers who take good care of you at Akron Children’s Hospital. About 215 patients and family members attended the […]
Akron Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
Akron Children’s Hospital has been ranked in four specialties on the U.S. News Media Group’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, now available online at https://bit.ly/2MpOsTq Akron Children’s ranked: 41st in Pediatric Urology 44th in Pediatric Orthopedics 44th in Pediatric Neurology/Neurosurgery 44th Neonatology The new rankings recognize the top 50 children’s hospitals in 10 specialties: cancer, cardiology […]
