As children grow older and gain more independence, the question of whether they can be left home alone isn’t far behind. In this Children’s Channel video, Stephanie Weigel, the injury prevention coordinator for Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, reviews age, maturity, safety and other factors that will help parents make the best choice for their […]
PIRC Team: Calming, Assessing Risk, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis for 10 Years
The very nature of the word “crisis” means you cannot plan for it and it can happen anytime or anywhere. But, for 10 years now, parents of children in a mental or behavioral health crisis know help is just a phone call or ER visit away. A mental health assessment and referral service, Psychiatric Intake […]
7 Ways to Prepare for a Food Allergy Emergency this Holiday
Quick action is key during a serious allergic reaction. That’s why, kind of like a fire drill, it’s smart to occasionally review the instructions your doctor gave you and run through the steps you would take in an emergency. And, there’s no better time than now to brush up on your skills. “Allergy emergencies can […]
Severe dog bite ends well at Akron Children’s ED
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, I accompanied my daughter and her 2-year-old son to the ED of our local adult hospital. Tony had experienced a rather severe dog bite at his babysitter’s house.
Blunt advice for parents of high school athletes who want to play football
In the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about the importance of pre-season sports physicals. But players are not the only ones preparing for the fall season, high-school trainers are as well. New to the training schedule this year is getting prepared for what we call mass casualty situations. SWAT teams are being brought into […]
