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 […]
A variety of foods can provide your infant with a solid foundation (VIDEO)
The transition to solid foods is a milestone for your little one, adding some nutrition, variety and texture to her diet. In this Children’s Channel video, Dr. Sabrina Ben-Zion, MD, a pediatrician for Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics in Wadsworth, discusses when and how the transition should take place.
Wadsworth pediatrician’s office goes wild to help feed those in need
With their crazy socks, headbands and zany mission, the “Wild Things” of Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics had an exciting, but very chilly Saturday afternoon. It’s the second time the Wadsworth office has teamed up and gotten rowdy for a good cause at the annual Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump.