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Lorena Floccari, MD, the research director of the Spine Center at Akron Children's, says early detection of scoliosis can lead to additional, less-invasive, treatment options. Originally aired on http://www.wkyc.com on September 16, 2024, as part of the hospital's Tips to Grow By series. To learn more, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/spine. #scoliosis #backbrace #spinesurgery #spinecurvature #schroth #waterproofcast ..read more

Lisa Sammon, DO, the director of Allergy and Immunology at Akron Children's, discusses the allergic reactions to insect stings and what parents can do to prevent or ease their impact. To learn more about these services, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/allergy. #beesting #wasp #venomallergy #bees ..read more

Denise Rapacz, MSN, APRN-CNP, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Akron Children's, discusses the importance of prompt, specialized care for broken bones in children and teens. Originally aired on http://www.wkyc.com on September 9, 2024. To learn more about our services, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/orthopedics. #brokenbones #injuries #accidents #fractures ..read more

Aaron Sweeney, MD, a sports medicine physician at Akron Children's, says a limited return to activity in the short term may benefit kids and teens who have suffered a concussion. To learn more about our services, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/sportsmed. #concussion #braininjury #headinjury ..read more

Heather Minto, MD, a pediatric allergist/immunologist at Akron Children's, discusses medication and other interventions that can help keep a child's asthma under control. To learn more about these services, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/allergy. #allergies #asthma #childhoodasthma #pollen #dander #asthmatriggers ..read more

Heather Minto, MD, a pediatric allergist/immunologist at Akron Children's, discusses medication and other interventions that can help keep a child's asthma under control. To learn more about these services, visit https://www.akronchildrens.org/allergy. #allergies #asthma #childhoodasthma #inhaler ..read more

Tarun Bhalla, MD, MBA, FAAP, the chief of anesthesia and pain medicine at Akron Children's, discusses how pediatric specialists are trained and equipped to provide the best care to children and teens. Originally aired on http://www.wkyc.com on September 9, 2024 ..read more

Just a year after finishing his cancer treatment, Julian Ubribe has been living life to the fullest, scaling climbing walls, playing and watching baseball, and just being a kid ..read more

We were proud to support our LGBTQIA+ community at the Akron Pride Festival this weekend! Happy Pride ..read more