He’s got a made-for-TV smile and a spirit that just won’t quit. When 8-year-old John Lamm walks, runs, plays hockey and even breakdances around his hometown of Girard, Ohio, you wouldn’t know about the difficult odds he overcame; nor the 29 surgeries he’s endured. As documented in a popular 30-second television commercial for Akron Children’s […]
Tweens and teens need annual wellness visits, too
Studies show that as kids get older, they are less likely to see their doctor for their annual wellness visit. This may come as no surprise. Families with babies and young children are used to regular checkups for immunizations, development markers and concerns regarding things like teething, toilet training and temper tantrums. But by the […]
7 tips to help prevent summertime injuries
Summertime gives kids a chance to let loose and unwind, but for every pool party and barbeque there’s a risk for bumps, bruises and broken bones. During the summer months, parents need to be on high alert because injury rates are at their highest. Children 14 years and younger are rushed to emergency rooms across […]
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 […]
New director of Pediatric Otolaryngology works hard each day to be the best version of herself
Someone once told Dr. Anita Jeyakumar that if she believes in herself and is the best she can be, everything else will fall into place. Since then, she has lived by this mantra and credits it for helping her get to where she is today — Akron Children’s new director of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Jeyakumar […]
Our Top “In the Moment” Posts for June 2018
Celebrations and superheroes dominated our June “In the Moment” posts. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. When 16-year-old Ryan Hayes left for a school trip to Chicago with the Firestone High School choir on Valentine’s Day he was […]
