Turranna Rice, physical therapy assistant (PTA), has been impacting the lives of children for 45 years by supporting their journey to recovery and rehabilitation. Through determination and positive energy, she made her dream of teaching children to walk into a reality. Turranna graduated from Cuyahoga Community College with a degree in applied sciences. While working as a lab tech at her university, she found a job opportunity at Akron […]
Archives for December 2025
Patient experience spotlight: Dr. Meredith Broberg
Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Dr. Meredith Broberg, critical care provider in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). She recently received this feedback from a grateful family: Dr. Meredith Broberg sat down with us about a study that everyone else kindly said […]
Birthing Beautiful Communities: Strengthening and supporting families
The Birthing Beautiful Communities (BBC) nonprofit organization won the “Business Impact Award” at the Oct. 1 Akron Children’s More childhood, please.™ Awards. The award honors the tireless efforts of the BBC team to help at-risk babies make it through their first year of life. About the organization Founded in 2014, BBC is rooted in the […]
A career led with open arms: LuAnn Kuhl retires after 42 years
LuAnn Kuhl, nurse practitioner in Pulmonary Medicine, started her career at Akron Children’s 42 years ago. She graduated from Trumbull Memorial School of Nursing in 1982 and began working as a registered nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children’s in 1983. “I was in my early 20s,” LuAnn said. “I was just […]
Frostbite and frostnip
Wind chills below freezing, long periods of time spent outside, wet clothing and exposed skin can all increase a child’s risk for frostbite, frostnip and other cold weather concerns. About frostbite Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing temperatures that leads to white, waxy skin that feels numb and hard. It usually affects the extremities, […]
Dr. Diane Langkamp: A legacy of love and leadership in pediatric care
After nearly 40 years devoted to children’s health, Dr. Diane Langkamp is retiring from Akron Children’s. She has served as a developmental and behavioral pediatrician since 2001. A respected expert in prematurity, neonatal follow-up, Down syndrome care and ADHD, Dr. Langkamp leaves behind a legacy of compassion and mentorship that has shaped countless patients, […]
