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 […]
Tips for curbing at-home snacking
As families find themselves spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, many also struggle with an increase in snacking throughout the day. Akron Children’s pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Valentic provides a few quick tips on how to manage snacking in a video from the American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting at Mealtime and Playtime program: […]
Quarantine vs. Isolation: Pediatrician clarifies COVID-19 guidance
It’s important to know the difference between “quarantine” because of a possible exposure to COVID-19 and “isolation” because a person is diagnosed and sick. Understanding these terms and following the guidance associated with each are critical steps for containing further spread. Dr. Hanna Lemerman, an Akron Children’s Hospital pediatrician in Fairlawn, explains how these terms […]
