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. […]
New pediatrician Dr. Julia Tanguay cherishes patient relationships most
It’s the doctor-patient relationship that Akron Children’s newest ER pediatrician in Boardman Dr. Julia Tanguay cherishes most because to her, it’s a privilege to be a healer. She takes the time at each and every appointment to gain a child’s trust by asking her about her favorite book or cartoon character. Oftentimes, Dr. Tanguay even […]
After 38 years of caring for kids, Dr. John Astrino plans an active retirement
As a boy, Dr. John Astrino, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) Hudson office, was interested in and learned about many things. Luckily, his West Virginia city, Fairmont, gave him access to everything he needed, including a good education, plenty of Pittsburgh sports news and recreational opportunities in a state known for its natural […]
Pediatrician Dr. Vida Kaniecki puts family first — whether it’s her Akron Children’s family or her own
Dr. Vida Kaniecki enjoys the mostly highs and lows of raising a big, blended family — a fiancé, 6 kids combined (ages 19 to 25), plus 2 rescue dogs. Her “Brady Bunch” is her most treasured possession and greatest achievement. So when Dr. Kaniecki joined Akron Children’s family as our newest pediatrician at Akron Children’s […]
New pediatrician stands up to diseases to keep kids healthy
Dr. Brittany Corrigan doesn’t back down when it comes to the wellness of little boys and girls everywhere. She not only fights for their health here as Akron Children’s newest pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) New Philadelphia location, but she also travels to Leon, Nicaragua, each year to care for kids with chronic […]
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 […]
