When your child is sick, it’s hard to know whether you should take him to the doctor, ER, urgent care or simply treat him at home. Pediatrician Michael McCabe says that when in doubt you should seek a doctor’s assessment. “There’s nothing worse for a parent than being worried and not having answers,” said Dr. McCabe during […]
What You Should Know When Your Child Is Admitted To The Hospital
Heading to the hospital can be scary and overwhelming for both kids and their parents. According to Akron Children’s pediatric hospitalist Michael McCabe, it helps to keep the lines of communication open among all involved. “We try to have some flexibility in how we initiate treatment plans,” Dr. McCabe said. “We don’t just say, this […]
Strategies to help kids have a healthy school year
During a recent radio segment on 1480 WHBC, pediatrician Michael McCabe shared advice and offered detailed plans for parents on a variety of topics, from proper nutrition and sports safety to anxiety, common infections and even how to deal with lice.
A day in the life of a pediatric hospitalist
Dr. Mike McCabe never had that “aha” moment in his youth some people experience when describing what led them to their life’s work. If you ask him, he’ll tell you his path to becoming a doctor was a journey.
