In 2017, the Akron Children’s Unity and Engagement Department and Akron Public Schools started the Akron Children’s Academy of Health and Human Services. The program helps students at Akron North High School learn about jobs in health care, child care, biomedical science and other health-related fields. In 2025, after seeing how the program helped students […]
Hospital Updates
Brian Bidlingmyer named Akron Children’s first Community Hero Award recipient
When it comes to protecting kids, few efforts are as impactful and lifesaving as teaching children how to be safe around water. That commitment is why Brian Bidlingmyer of the Akron Area YMCA was named the recipient of Akron Children’s very first Community Hero Award. The Community Hero Award is part of Akron Children’s More […]
Lindsay Davis leads the way for heart safety education
Lindsay Davis, keynote speaker at the Akron Children’s Rare Disease Day event on March 5, planned on being a professional dancer. But a serious heart condition derailed that dream and turned her into an advocate for saving young athletes’ lives. Lindsay’s symptoms and the long wait for the right diagnosis As a teenager growing up […]
Gries family receives Family Impact Award for safe sleep education
At the inaugural More childhood, please.™ Awards held in 2025, Meagen and Jeff Gries were honored with the Family Impact Award for their tireless advocacy to protect infants and educate caregivers about safe sleep practices – work rooted in love, loss and hope. For the Gries’, the award represents far more than recognition. The family’s advocacy […]
Patient experience spotlight: Dr. Jessica Tattershall
Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Dr. Jessica Tattershall, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Austintown. She recently received this feedback from a grateful grandma: “I am the grandmother of (patient name omitted for privacy). She recently lost her mother in June to […]
Patient experience spotlight: Dr. Gina Kuwik
Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Dr. Gina Kuwik, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Urgent Care in Warren. She recently received this feedback from a thankful mom: The doctor came in, Dr. Gina Kuwik, and she was an angel!! She was so calm, spoke […]
