Incoming medical student Pano Tsarouhas doesn’t yet know what type of medicine he wants to practice, but he knows exactly the type of doctor he wants to be. He plans to model his approach to patient care after Dr. Jeff Hord, the pediatric hematologist/oncologist who cared for him during his fight with Ewing’s sarcoma as […]
Hospital Updates
How Akron Children’s is advancing sustainability in 2026
At Akron Children’s, sustainability is more than just a set of programs. It’s a long-term commitment to protecting the health of future generations. “Our employees have led different initiatives over the years that have really made an impact on reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions at the hospital,” said Brian Lapolla, vice president of operations. […]
Patient experience spotlight: Amy Rousell
Every month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an excellent patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Amy Rousell, technician from the Environmental Services department. She recently received this feedback from a thankful parent: “My son had his yearly oncology visit today. He is cancer-free, but the visit brings a lot of stress and […]
Remembering Tony Gutowski and his purpose-filled life
Some people are born to serve others, and Tony Gutowski was one of those rare people. “Tony dedicated his life to advancing our mission and advocating for the health and well-being of those who might not be in the position to advocate for themselves,” said Michael Wellendorf, Akron Children’s government relations manager. “He was a […]
ROCK research group earns top orthopedic honor for knee research
At the 2026 annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Research on OsteoChondritis Dissecans of the Knee (ROCK) study group received the AAOS Impact Award, one of the highest honors in orthopedic research. Formerly known as the Kappa Delta Award, the annual award recognizes outstanding research that improves care for bones, joints […]
Patient experience spotlight: Alicia Fedyski
Each month, Akron Children’s recognizes an employee for providing an outstanding patient experience. Our most recent honoree is Alicia Fedyski, staff nurse on the 7 Medical inpatient unit. She recently received this feedback from a grateful mother: “When my son was transferred from Boardman to the Akron hospital, we were unable to ride with him. […]
