Happily anticipating her arrival, Mariah Garland and Robert Downs were excited to finally meet their daughter, Natalie, on Nov. 22, 2014. The young parents from Barberton felt so blessed to have such a happy and healthy baby girl — or so they thought. During a routine 1-month wellness checkup, Natalie’s head circumference had gone from […]
3 things you didn’t know you can do in the MyChart app
Many of the same trusted MyChart services you access by computer are available on your phone to deliver optimized convenience for on-the-go families. Whether you’re away on summer vacation or just out running errands, the MyChart app puts the tools in your hands to control your children’s healthcare anytime, anywhere. Next time you log in […]
Heather Lanfranchi receives award from Make-A-Wish
Congratulations to Heather Lanfranchi, oncology social worker, who received the Medical Professional of the Year award for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana for the northeast Ohio region. According to Make-A-Wish, this award is given to a person who has shown dedication to their mission as well as passion for improving the lives of wish kids […]
Community support inspires physician to give
Growing up in Cleveland, Dr. John Pope says he didn’t know much about Akron. Now, after 19 years at Akron Children’s Hospital, he can’t imagine being anywhere else. “I decided early on that this is where I wanted to stay until I retire,” Dr. Pope said. “When I came here from Cleveland I said, this […]
Gino brings awareness, advocacy for World Down Syndrome Day
Gino Russ is a curious, outgoing little boy who just started preschool. He loves to run, wrestle and play with his big sister. He’s a typical 3-year-old boy but, sometimes, people don’t always see him that way. “I think what I’d like people to know about Gino is that while he has Down syndrome, he’s […]
Dietitian recommends diet of healthy “greens” on St. Patrick’s Day
Good health is more than good luck. Lindsay Bailey, MS, RD/LD, a clinical dietitian with the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Akron Children’s Hospital, shared some healthy alternatives for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations during an appearance on the Fox8 Morning Show on March 12, 2018. The video of her appearance is posted below. […]
