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Cyclospora: What parents need to know

Kathy Johnson - Senior Corporate Communications Specialist — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:37:14 +0000

With recent reports of cyclospora infections making headlines, it’s understandable that parents have questions about what this parasite is, how it spreads and whether they should be concerned. While cyclospora can cause prolonged diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms, it remains an uncommon cause of illness in children. To help separate fact from fear, Evelyn Pangonis, […]

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What to do when your child walks funny

Heather Bauders, Managing Editor — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:26 +0000

From your child being a “late” walker to developing a limp, parents have questions about why their kids are walking funny. Dr. Walter Samora III, Akron Children’s orthopedic surgeon, answers your common questions about walking concerns and what to do about them. When should my child start walking? “Many parents think their child should be […]

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Learn about ‘mommymaxxing’ and reducing mental overload

Heather Bauders, Managing Editor — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:44 +0000

Parenting takes time, love, energy and patience. You don’t have to be perfect – like the viral parenting trend called “mommymaxxing” promotes – and it’s better for your kids if you’re not. Dr. Krista Caldwell, Akron Children’s pediatric psychologist, psychologist, answers common questions about mommymaxxing and offers a healthy approach to parenting. What is mommymaxxing? […]

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Vaccine safety during pregnancy: A moms-to-be guide

Marketing and Communications Staff Writer — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:16 +0000

If you’re planning to get pregnant — or already expecting — you’re bound to have questions about vaccine safety. Some vaccines are recommended during pregnancy, some should be given before pregnancy and others may need to wait until after your baby is born. But either way, vaccines are an important part of a healthy pregnancy. […]

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A lifetime of trust: Family follows eye specialist to Akron Children’s

Kathy Johnson - Senior Corporate Communications Specialist — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:13 +0000

When Alexa “Lily” Perry was just a month old, her mom, Kristin, noticed something didn’t seem quite right with her daughter’s eyes. “At her 1-month pediatrician appointment, I noticed her eyes were crossing,” Kristin said. “The doctor told us to wait a few months to see if it corrected itself.” But after several months, nothing […]

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Akron Children’s nurse Sarah Ballentine receives 2026 Faces of Care award

Heather Bauders, Managing Editor — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:00:04 +0000

Sarah Ballentine of Newton Falls, Ohio, grew up loving to help others and take care of them. She knew she wanted a career in healthcare. Today, she is a staff nurse in the Akron Children’s Hematology and Oncology inpatient unit. She is also the latest Akron Children’s recipient of the Faces of Care award, an […]

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Safe exercises for pregnancy: What activities to try (and what to avoid)

Marketing and Communications Staff Writer — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:16 +0000

When you’re expecting, one of the best things you can do is keep your body moving — even if it’s the last thing your swollen feet want to do. Exercise is an important part of a healthy pregnancy and offers big benefits for both you and your baby. “Exercise strengthens your heart and lowers your chances of pregnancy problems,” said Jennifer Hostetler, APRN-CNP, a certified nurse practitioner in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. “It […]

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Taking children’s voices to Capitol Hill: Akron Children’s participates in Family Advocacy Day

Kathy Johnson - Senior Corporate Communications Specialist — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:31:13 +0000

When lawmakers make decisions about healthcare policy, conversations often center on budgets, legislation and funding. Family Advocacy Day helps bring those discussions back to what matters most: the children and families whose lives are directly affected by those decisions. “Family Advocacy Day, hosted by the Children’s Hospital Association, brings together patients and families from children’s […]

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Akron Children’s celebrates 19 graduating fellows

Kathy Johnson - Senior Corporate Communications Specialist — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:09:07 +0000

After years of advanced training, 19 fellows will graduate from Akron Children’s this month, completing specialized programs that prepare them to care for children with complex and unique healthcare needs. Training the next generation of pediatric specialists For physicians and other medical providers, fellowship training represents an additional step that allows providers to gain in-depth […]

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Barb Bungard reflects on growth throughout her 47 years at Akron Children’s

Marketing and Communications Staff Writer — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:58 +0000

Throughout her 47 years at Akron Children’s, Barb Bungard built a career that took her from being a nurse on the infant floor to a manger on the Epic team. In that time, as her career and the organization evolved, one thing remained constant – she and the hospital’s dedication to the founding promise to […]

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