From the moment her father told her she’d make a great nurse, an 8-year-old Marjorie Billock knew her career path was set. Now 28 years into a distinguished nursing career, Marjorie has cared for patients all over the country, following her husband’s Navy career. In 2024, she brought her wealth of experience to Akron Children’s […]
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Irish dancer overcomes injuries and achieves success at world championships
After seeing Lord of the Dance (a high-energy Irish dance show) at age 3, Jocelyn Mehle, now age 17, became fascinated with the athletic dance style that features minimal upper body movement and fast, frenetic footwork. “Beginning at age 5 she used to accompany her older sister, Kayla, to Burke School of Irish Dance in […]
Akron Children’s fosters compassionate caregivers through its nursing career programs
At Akron Children’s, the future of nursing is being shaped by programs that foster both professional growth and personal connection. Through initiatives like the Nurse Technician and Career Launch programs, the hospital is creating a pipeline that empowers nursing students to gain hands-on experience, develop meaningful relationships with patients, and transition seamlessly into full-time nursing […]
Clinical research nurses help bridge patient care with medical innovation
Hilary Tonni’s days as a clinical research nurse at Akron Children’s are as dynamic as they are unpredictable. “No two days are the same,” she said. Her work can shift from managing patient visits and addressing urgent issues to diving into data entry and study management, making each day uniquely challenging and rewarding. Her journey […]
Akron Children’s makes it easier than ever to pay your bills
MyChart is a simple, secure and convenient way to manage your children’s health care — and pay your bills. With Express Bill Pay, you can focus on your child’s health and not on paperwork. You can pay your child’s medical bills online through MyChart or as a guest if you don’t have an account. To […]
Akron Children’s new texting options put your child’s health at your fingertips
At Akron Children’s, we know that parents often prefer text messages to phone calls, and we are excited to offer new texting features to make it easier to manage your child’s care. “We currently provide appointment reminders and confirmations, as well as check-in prompts and video visit invitations, via text message,” said Tina Sanzone, vice […]
