When she’s not busy inside saving the lives of kids and teens as Akron Children’s newest pediatrician in emergency medicine, Jessica Langston, MD, can be found enjoying life outside. The fresh-air junkie enjoys any adventure outdoors, from hiking, biking and skiing to gardening to kayaking and canoeing. Most recently, Dr. Langston and her husband traveled […]
Pediatrician Dr. Destiny Jamison is passionate about helping kids rise to their potential
Destiny Jamison, DO, is no stranger to sacrifice and hardship. Raised in a single parent household in inner-city Akron, she was the first in her family to graduate from high school and become a doctor, all while waitressing at Bob Evans and helping to raise her niece. She knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle, […]
Akron Children’s offers free tuition, other benefits to those pursuing associate degree in nursing
Charles Tazewell, age 36, says people have told him since his early 20s that he would make a good nurse. But it’s not a path he initially took. After graduating from high school in Cleveland, Charles enrolled at the University of Akron to pursue criminal technology and forensics. “I thought I wanted to become a […]
Irene Genet looks forward to a retirement full of possibilities and dreams
Irene Genet, home care coordinator in respiratory care, likes the comforts of home. Whether she’s decorating or unleashing her inner foodie, home is a special place. That’s why Irene works hard to help the families of children who need long-term help with breathing. If the family learns to handle their child’s respiratory technology needs, they’re […]
CNP Nicole Olicker is a lifelong learner to better serve patients
What stands out most about CNP Nicole Olicker? A love of learning. From an associate’s degree nurse to advanced practice provider, Nicole’s constant zeal to learn the “whys” and “hows” of different disease processes and treatments is what motivated her to advance in her field and offer the best care possible to her patients in […]
CNP Crystal Oller puts family first — whether it’s Akron Children’s or her own
CNP Crystal Oller prides herself on following Akron Children’s Promise: To treat every child as she would her own. To her, doing so ensures she is listening, compassionate, thorough and going the extra mile for every child. A mother of a big family herself, it’s a true testament to how she always puts family first […]
