Valerie Russell, PA-C is the first physician assistant at Akron Children’s Vision Center. Passionate about caring for children and providing exceptional care, Valerie is excited to further Akron Children’s mission by joining the ophthalmology team. The Vision Center, an Akron Children’s Center of Excellence, specializes in the comprehensive evaluation, coordinated care and cutting-edge treatment of […]
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PICU nurse Christian Fair shares why working at Akron Children’s is more than a job
Akron Children’s bedside nurses are some of the first faces patients see when they are admitted to the hospital. As such, they wear many hats from caregiver to counselor to educator. It takes a special person to be a pediatric nurse, and Akron Children’s is lucky to have many exceptional caregivers, like pediatric intensive care […]
From struggles to smiles, family finds care for clubfoot at Akron Children’s transformative
Ryker Heiss is a spirited 3-year-old who loves reading, building blocks and magnet tiles, playing outside and watching golf on TV with his Papa. His happy-go-lucky demeanor masks the medical journey that began before he was even born. When his mom, Katie, was 20 weeks pregnant, she learned he had bilateral clubfoot and an enlarged […]
“Inside Out 2” sparks important conversations for parents and kids
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” comes to theaters at a pertinent time as our society faces rising rates of childhood mental health concerns. In true Disney and Pixar fashion, the box-office smash hit doesn’t just entertain, it educates. The main character, Riley Anderson, confronts complex emotions as she navigates life as a 13-year-old ice […]
Family nurse practitioner Morgan Collier makes a name for herself in genetics
From a young age, Morgan Collier knew she wanted to take care of people. That passion led her to earning a nursing degree. After spending time caring for patients in a trauma setting, Morgan moved on to precision medicine. According to the National Library of Medicine, precision medicine is “an emerging approach for disease treatment […]
Building the future workforce: Akron Children’s and Portage Lakes Career Center partner to meet community needs
Akron Children’s is tackling its growing demand for private duty home care nurses through a unique collaboration with Portage Lakes Career Center (PLCC). According to Patrice Russell, director of talent acquisition and workforce pipelines, the program illustrates the importance of community partnerships in addressing critical workforce needs. For Akron Children’s, it was particularly significant for […]
