Planning for a surge in adult patients during the pandemic taught Akron Children’s Hospital lessons it plans on applying to the level of care it provides for kids. As area hospitals prepared for a potential surge of adult coronavirus patients, Akron Children’s included, the hospital’s pediatric specialists quickly jumped in, ready to serve. “Governor DeWine […]
Dana quickly jumps to path of healing after trampoline injury lands her in ER, Surgery
“Simon says do a flip” When Dana Griffith, 14, heard her sibling’s instruction while playing a round of Simon Says on the trampoline, she was ready. The cheerleader used the trampoline to practice jumps and flips, so this should be easy. Mid-flip, Dana realized Simon never said which way to land, and before she could […]
Red, white and boom! 10 tips to keep kids safe this fireworks season
This summer is shaping up to be anything but normal. Our favorite summer pastimes — baseball games, outdoor concerts, festivals and parades — are being canceled to maintain social distancing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As we near our nation’s birthday and all eyes are on the sky, many communities are canceling their big fireworks displays, […]
Tips for families on how to navigate the pandemic (series: part 2 of 5)
There’s truly no one-size-fits-all solution for families navigating our new normal amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While one family can’t wait to stuff the pool floats in the car and head to the pool, another frets that their very young children will touch every surface possible with their hands while in public spaces. Finding a comfort […]
Crohn’s patient family feels comforted in hospital’s post-COVID reopening
Chronic illnesses didn’t take a breather during the stay-at-home orders. Just ask Kenny Day, who’s battling Crohn’s Disease. Kenny, 12, of Struthers, and his parents made no fewer than 5 necessary visits to the Akron and Beeghly campuses while most of the state was under quarantine. Three were for overnight stays. “Nobody wants to be […]
How to care for face masks
Wearing a face mask is an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 but, for a mask to be effective, it should be cleaned after each use. Disposable, surgical masks can’t be laundered, but cloth face masks can and should be cared for using these simple cleaning tips: Wash any worn mask at […]
