Taking care of your child’s eyes in childhood can help her have a lifetime of healthy vision. Since May is Healthy Vision Month, we have 8 tips from the CDC and the American Eye Institute to help you keep your kids’ eyes healthy.
5 tips for getting through airport security with an insulin pump
If your holiday plans include air travel, here’s a reminder for families with children using insulin pumps. Most pump manufacturers caution that insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors should not be exposed to X-rays, such as those in luggage and full-body scanners.
Acid reflux drug doesn’t help control asthma
A new study shows that taking an acid reflux drug to control asthma in children with no acid reflux symptoms did not help their asthma, and actually increased their risk for other respiratory problems. The drug, called lansoprazole, is better known by its brand names Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium. Nearly 75 percent of people with […]
MRI scheduling project wins Lean Six Sigma award
In just a few short years, the Akron Children’s Hospital lean initiatives are rising to the top and earning recognition from the international Lean Six Sigma community. A team from Akron Children’s competed against international organizations in the “Best Process Improvement Project Under 90 Days” category and received an honorary mention award at the International […]
