For Cohen Pierce, it was triggered by the transition to middle school. For his younger sister Lila, it was most apparent the morning of test days. The “its” in both cases were mental health concerns. Cohen’s depression manifested as changes in his personality. He went from his normal happy-go-lucky self to feeling down and negative […]
Pediatric primary care expanded in Austintown
Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics in Austintown now has four times the number of exam rooms at its Austintown location to serve the growing need for pediatric care in the area. An extensive addition to the building, which expanded the space to three times its previous size, is now complete. The site, located at 5480 Norquest […]
Can holidays still be merry during pandemic?
When the days get shorter and the temperatures lower, families look forward to the warmth and light that the holidays bring. But with the U.S. and world still facing the COVID-19 pandemic, Akron Children’s Hospital doctors say it’s important for families to seriously weigh the risks of their usual gatherings this year. And it might […]
Baby’s future looks bright thanks to early diagnosis, treatment for spinal muscular atrophy
Day by day, a baby girl from Akron is hitting new milestones, charming her adoring parents, and learning more about the world around her. But, if you passed her in her stroller, you would have no hint of the devastating diagnosis her parents received within her first week of life. Ultimately, a trifecta of modern […]
Our top “In the Moment” posts for October 2020
Celebrations reigned in our top October “In the Moment” stories. From Halloween shenanigans to long-overdue homecomings to the chance to shine the spotlight on our staff, we invite you to take a glance at the posts you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. We celebrated Pediatric Nurses Week […]
Even before ‘Hocus Pocus,’ event put a spell on patients socially distant – but still together – at drive-in theater
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life in every way, but Dr. Katrina Lindsay was determined to not let it ruin an event she has planned for her patients for the past 3 years. A pediatric psychologist who has created a nationally-recognized program at Akron Children’s for children with tic disorders and Tourette syndrome, Dr. Lindsay […]
