In recent weeks, pediatricians from Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) have seen an increase in cases of pertussis (whooping cough), a very contagious and potentially deadly illness, especially for newborns and others at high risk. For example, the pediatricians from the ACHP New Philadelphia office had 14 confirmed cases over a several week period this […]
Whether you’re a parent of an infant and toddler or school-age kids and teens, you probably have a zillion questions about your children. What’s normal? What should I expect when my child is sick? When should I call the doctor? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more in this section.
Study finds gestational diabetes could put baby at risk later in life
About 10% of pregnant women experience gestational diabetes each year in this country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and studies show it’s on the rise. Though outcomes for gestational diabetes are good, an alarming finding showed the disease could put offspring at greater risk when they grow up. Recently published in […]
Prevention is best medicine for preterm births
Sometimes the best way to give a baby the greatest chance of survival is through prevention of preterm birth. This is especially true for high-risk pregnancies, which puts mom at an increased chance of delivering preterm (before 37 weeks). A high-risk pregnancy occurs when a woman has conditions – preexisting or developed during pregnancy – […]
Protecting children from sexual offenders (series: part 1 of 3)
One in 5 girls and one in 10 boys will be victims of sexual abuse prior to their 18th birthdays. Those are startling statistics. The Akron Children’s Hospital Division of Child Protection and Child Abuse Prevention recently hosted a presentation to educate parents, teachers and community members about protecting kids from sexual abuse. Cory Jewell […]
Protecting children from sexual offenders (series: part 2 of 3)
One in 5 girls and one in 10 boys will be victims of sexual abuse prior to their 18th birthdays. Those are startling statistics. The Akron Children’s Hospital Division of Child Protection and Child Abuse Prevention recently hosted a presentation to educate parents, teachers and community members about protecting kids from sexual abuse. Cory Jewell […]
Protecting children from sexual offenders (series: part 3 of 3)
One in 5 girls and one in 10 boys will be victims of sexual abuse prior to their 18th birthdays. Those are startling statistics. The Akron Children’s Hospital Division of Child Protection and Child Abuse Prevention recently hosted a presentation to educate parents, teachers and community members about protecting kids from sexual abuse. Cory Jewell […]
