When their pediatrician’s office is closed, medical advice and peace of mind for concerned parents is only a phone call away. Children’s After Hours is a phone service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for established patients. A team of highly trained, dedicated nurses answers the calls, offering families tips for at-home […]
Archives for March 2024
Hospital teams pull together for Ezra after a serious accident
Ezra Swartzentruber, an 11-year-old from Wooster, is making a tremendous recovery following serious injuries he sustained after being struck by a car in early February. His recovery is a testament to the outstanding and collaborative care he received at Akron Children’s, including care from our trauma service in emergency medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, anesthesiology and […]
Local woman reinvents her career with the help of Career Launch
As a 35-year-old wife and mother of two, Sarah Hufstetler dared to dream beyond the familiar. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communications, Sarah worked as an analyst in the tech industry for many years. But after having kids, she dreamed of pursuing a more meaningful and fulfilling career working in health care. […]
More Than a Job: Rose Lopez enjoys having fun while making a difference for her patients
Rose Lopez, clinical coordinator, says it’s always been a dream of hers to work at Akron Children’s. “Eleven years ago, I was working in a long-term care facility as a nurse, but I knew I wanted to be connected to Akron Children’s, so I decided to volunteer as a guest attendant to get my foot […]
Big shoes to fill: Dr. Gasser hopes to carry on a great legacy of compassionate, exceptional care
What began as a high-school requirement has blossomed into a life-long relationship and career for Spencer Gasser, DO. He is honored to have worked alongside William Oehlenschlager, MD, PhD, for 13 years now, and is grateful for the opportunity, extraordinary expertise and unmatched mentorship he gained from his time with Dr. O, as he’s known […]
Family shares journey to son’s rare genetic syndrome diagnosis
When Katie and Marques Davis decided to move back to Ohio from California, it was so they could be near family to help them with their 4-year-old daughter, Scarlett, and their baby on the way while they both returned to school to pursue nursing. Little did they know their journey would soon take unexpected twists […]
