As young people return to public spaces and social situations, an Akron Children’s Hospital child psychiatrist cautions parents and caregivers to be mindful of new stressors that trigger anxiety-related responses. “With any age child, the anxiety can present with undesired behaviors, including significant tantrums,” said Dr. Laura Markley, medical director, Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry. “It is important […]
New pediatrician Dr. Wendy Millis is honored to partner with Lorain families in children’s health and wellness
Growing up, Dr. Wendy Millis dreamed of becoming a lawyer. Though her life and desires ultimately took a different path, she is still living out her dream of advising, advocating and partnering with families to positively impact their lives through medicine. As our newest pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, Lorain, Dr. Millis is honored […]
Finding a primary care provider through virtual interviews
Technology has offered us new ways to connect with friends and family, and it’s also providing families with another way to get to know a primary care provider. Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics and the Locust Pediatric Care Group now offer free provider interviews via telehealth. “We know choosing the right primary care provider for a […]
COVID-19 is a lesson in resilience for young athletes
As coaches, parents and teammates balance the risk-reward of keeping sports seasons during the pandemic, they also need to make sure teams rally around players who step forward if they have COVID-19 symptoms rather than blaming them for missed practices or team quarantine. “It’s important that we all take a step-back and focus on the […]
New pediatrician Dr. Kristin Barrett is grateful for a career at Akron Children’s
Every night, Dr. Kristin Barrett jots down at least 3 things she is thankful for in her gratitude journal. On good days, it’s fun for her to reflect and celebrate a great day, but on the more difficult ones, it helps her refocus on the important things and find the silver lining. If you ask […]
New pediatrician and sports med doctor Dr. Rebecca Domalski scores career goal at Akron Children’s
Dr. Rebecca Domalski is no stranger to hard work on and off the field. While earning a doctorate in pediatric sports medicine, she joined a brand new women’s rugby team and program her freshman year of college. Starting from scratch and putting in hours of hard work, sweat and dedication, she helped lead her team […]
