This fall, the Office of Advanced Practice celebrated staff achievements and honored successes during the national APP awareness week. On Sept. 25, APPs gathered in the Considine Auditorium for dinner, the presentation of annual awards and networking. Forty-nine APPs were nominated for 6 different award categories, and 9 departments were nominated for the Department of […]
Archives for November 2025
Former patient brings magic and gratitude to Akron Children’s Holiday Tree Festival
Each Thanksgiving season, the John S. Knight Center transforms into a winter wonderland filled with sparkling lights, themed trees and holiday cheer. Among the hundreds of dazzling displays, 1 tree holds special meaning for a former Akron Children’s patient. From patient to supporter At just 11 months old, Megan Hammersmith was diagnosed with type 1 […]
Audrey Vaughn shares her full-circle journey from student to mentor
When Audrey Vaughn first began her nursing career in Mississippi, she never imagined it would one day lead her to precepting the next generation of advanced practice providers (APPs) in Ohio. But as she reflects on her path, from registered nurse to nurse practitioner and now mentor, she says it all comes down to a […]
College student on the mend thanks to care at Akron Children’s for torn ACL
For Ridgewood High School softball player Maggie Shannon, her senior season ended far too soon. Just 8 games into the year, the 17-year-old suffered a devastating injury while running the bases. “She pivoted to head back to second, and as she turned, she felt a pop and dropped to the ground,” recalled her mom, Robin. […]
Everything you need to know about pregnancy ultrasounds
Ultrasounds are tests that help your health care provider check your baby’s health and development. Dr. Justin Moore, perinatologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, answers common questions about ultrasound. How does an ultrasound work? During an ultrasound, high-frequency sound waves are sent through a handheld device called a “transducer.” The sound waves bounce off your baby […]
Rustic wonderland-themed tree honors a grandmother’s legacy of love
Each year, Akron Children’s Hospital is blessed to have individuals and businesses donate beautifully decorated trees to its annual Holiday Tree Festival. With 153 trees on display this season, many tell a story of love, hope and remembrance. For donor Ayla Hargett, her tree’s theme, Rustic Wonderland: A Tree of Warmth and Whimsy, is a […]
