Jack discovered his love for working with kids when he was in graduate school to become a speech language pathologist, also called a speech therapist. Now, he helps patients in both Akron and the Dominican Republic. His skills and dedication recently earned him a More childhood, please.™ Akron Children’s Caregiver Award. The Akron Children’s Caregiver […]
Hospital Updates
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual recognition and celebration of the culture, contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans. To recognize and celebrate the month, we asked Akron Children’s employees to share their experiences. Zulaika Nieves-Ramos, Social Work Care Manager Plus, Population Health What does your Hispanic heritage mean to you? How has your experience […]
Counting her blessings: Denise Saraniti retires after a 44-year NICU career
From staff nurse to educator, Denise Saraniti has worn many hats since joining Akron Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in 1981. She also embraced the dual roles of proud mother and collaborator when her daughter, Krista, joined Akron Children’s as a child life specialist. Their close relationship sparked greater awareness and interdepartmental collaboration. […]
Patient experience spotlight: Dr. Alex Miksit
Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. August’s honoree is Dr. Alex Miksit, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Warren. He recently received this feedback from a grateful patient: I didn’t get a chance to tell Dr. Alex Miksit this. But in just a few weeks, it’ll be the […]
More childhood, please.™ Awards celebrate those who positively impact children’s lives
More than 200 people gathered Oct. 1 to celebrate our community’s brightest stars. The inaugural More childhood, please. Awards honored community members and Akron Children’s employees who improve kids’ lives throughout northeast Ohio. Welcome and entertainment Chris Gessner, Akron Children’s president and CEO, greeted the event attendees. “When I look around this room, I am […]
Akron Children’s tiniest Swifties celebrate their NICU era
The countdown to Taylor Swift’s new album release, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has fans around the world buzzing. Now, some of Akron Children’s tiniest patients are joining the celebration in their own adorable way. From sparkling dresses to football jerseys, the babies in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) became “Tiny Swifties” for a […]
