With the dead of winter settling in and families spending more and more time indoors, it’s a good time to think about the risks of lead exposure inside our homes. Though the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned lead as an ingredient in paint in 1978, it still can be found lurking in our environment […]
Pediatric residents visit North Hill library, community locations as part of training
Training to become a pediatrician is about more than just knowing how to diagnose and treat an illness. It’s also about recognizing when patients and families could use the support of community agencies to help them with things like developmental or cognitive delays, hearing and speech support, housing and food, and even literacy. It’s one […]
Bright, healthy smiles are dream of volunteer dental hygienist
Two days a week, Maddie Davidson travels through the halls of the Locust Pediatric Care Group (LPCG) carrying an oversized toothbrush and model of the mouth. When patients have a few minutes before or after their appointment, she uses the opportunity to demonstrate proper brushing and flossing and answers questions about dental health.
Son’s difficulty in swallowing leads to feeding tube
When my son William was 6 months old he was diagnosed with dysphagia. In August of this year, Dr. Albert put tubes in his ears and removed his adenoids. Dr. Albert was hoping that removing the adenoids would help with the dysphagia.
Showering expectant moms with knowledge, safety tips
Akron Children’s collaborated with Safe Kids Summit County and Summit County Public Health to present the 2nd Annual Baby Shower for high-risk expectant mothers recently.
Milk can help kids with dietary balancing act (VIDEO)
Milk may do a body good, but it’s not the only way to balance a child’s diet. In this Children’s Channel video, Dr. Joel Davidson, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Locust Pediatric Care Group, discusses the benefits of milk, as well as some alternatives that may offer the same nutritional support.
