For the second year in a row, Akron Children’s has been named one of the top pediatric medical centers in the United States, according to data compiled by Statista Inc. for Newsweek’s America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2024. Akron Children’s ranked in the top 40 in five categories and improved its positions in Endocrinology, Neonatology and […]
Archives for 2024
Outpatient surgery center in Beachwood opens
Akron Children’s new Outpatient Surgery Center in Beachwood is filling an important need by providing timely, pediatric surgical care to children in greater Cleveland. The new center, which is located at 3775 Orange Place, Suite 102, will initially provide pediatric gastroenterology, orthopedic, ear, nose and throat (ENT), and plastic and reconstructive surgery, with plans to […]
A dependable, relaxing retirement awaits Akron Children’s “Super” Sterling Duncan
Some things are dependable, like Arctic jackets and thermal underwear. And some people are dependable, like Sterling Duncan, Akron Children’s food service inventory control technician, who takes pride in his work and excellent attendance record. Put them together and they can overcome bad situations, including heavy snowstorms that shut down much of Akron. It was […]
From ministry to medicine: Jason Solomon shares why he loves being a resource pool nurse
After a 17-year career as a youth minister, Jason Solomon felt a divine calling to transition into nursing. “At 40 years old, I discerned that God was telling me nursing was my new form of ministry outside the church walls and a new way to be more present to my family,” he said. Jason joined […]
Akron Children’s APRN Pediatric Psychiatric Fellowship Program receives accreditation
Akron Children’s APRN Pediatric Psychiatric Fellowship Program was recently awarded accreditation status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This premier accreditation for Advanced Practice Provider (APP) fellowship programs demonstrates excellence in supporting the transition of APRNs and physician assistants into new practice settings. Akron Children’s is the first psychiatric pediatric fellowship program in the nation […]
April Petty receives the 2024 Faces of Care Award
Congratulations to April Petty, BSN, RN, CPN, a staff nurse at Akron Children’s Special Care Nursery at Wooster Community Hospital, for receiving the 2024 Faces of Care award. This prestigious recognition, presented by the Greater Cleveland Nurses Association and Cleveland Magazine, celebrates nurses in Northeast Ohio who have made significant contributions to the nursing community. […]













