As a 35-year-old wife and mother of two, Sarah Hufstetler dared to dream beyond the familiar. With both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communications, Sarah worked as an analyst in the tech industry for many years. But after having kids, she dreamed of pursuing a more meaningful and fulfilling career working in health care. […]
Hospital Updates
Nourishing lives, building futures: Akron Children’s food farmacy celebrates one year of impact
The food farmacy at Akron Children’s recently celebrated its 1-year anniversary providing essential nourishment to families struggling with food insecurity. Launched in January 2023, the food farmacy has served over 3,000 families and distributed nearly 100,000 pounds of food – allowing Akron Children’s to make a tangible difference in the lives of its patients and […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Dr. Kate Boroff
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Kate Boroff, MD, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Mansfield, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “(Dr. Kate Boroff) was the most amazing doctor that I’ve experienced […]
Akron Children’s nurse demonstrates family-centered care in action through lifesaving act
Patient safety may feel like an issue that’s restricted to our patient care settings, but the reality is it extends far beyond. This poignant truth struck home for one Akron Children’s nurse during a routine phone call that took an unexpected turn, transforming into a life-or-death situation and serving as a reminder that patient safety […]
Narrative medicine, patient journals support patients on their health care journey
As narrative medicine coordinator, Nicole Robinson witnesses on a daily basis the healing power of listening to the stories of our patients, their families and our hospital staff. “Narrative medicine is the use of literary arts to help patients, families and staff tell and listen to stories,” she said. “For children and families, it may […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Lorraine Powell
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Lorraine Powell, a radiology support specialist on our Akron campus, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “I just want you to know you have an amazing, dedicated, […]
