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 […]
Pediatric practices again earn patient-centered care recognition
Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics and the Locust Pediatric Care Group have once again received Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The primary care practices earned the status after continuing to meet NCQA’s six core elements: knowing and managing your patients; patient access and continuity; care management; team-based care; […]
6 old-school remedies that could be dangerous for your grandbaby
More and more grandparents today are taking on child-care roles — and that’s a blessing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 10 percent of grandparents live with at least one grandchild. Whether you watch your grandchildren regularly or occasionally, the personalized, loving care you can provide them is a benefit that can’t be measured. […]
Spring ahead: How to create a cranky-free time change
Help your family ease into Daylight Saving time on Sunday by making bedtimes later by 15-minute increments starting Wednesday or Thursday night.
What to expect at baby’s 1st checkup
By the time you hold your newest addition in your arms for the first time, chances are you’ve already chosen one of the most important people in your little one’s early life — a pediatrician. You and your baby will probably visit the doctor more often during the first year than at any other time. […]
You’ve got a friend in new pediatrician Dr. Jenny White
Just as her all-time favorite TV show, “Friends,” promises: Dr. Jenny White will be there for you, especially kids. She not only fights for their health here as Akron Children’s newest pediatrician, but she also has gone on mission trips to Honduras, Dominican Republic and Peru to care for kids in need around the globe. […]
