In 2008, Akron Children’s stepped in to fill the need for a pediatric hospital when Tod Children’s Hospital announced it would close its doors in the Mahoning Valley. Fifteen years later, Akron Children’s is proud of the growth in high-quality, pediatric care it has brought to the Mahoning Valley. What started as a $1.5 […]
Hospital Updates
Sensory rooms and mobile sensory carts help create a calming patient environment
A visit to the hospital can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for any child, especially for those with autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders or behavioral health disorders. To help ease their anxieties and create a more positive patient experience, Akron Children’s has sensory rooms on both our Akron and Beeghly campuses. In Akron, the […]
More Than a Job: Lucy Miller helps translate patient care for Spanish speaking families
Lucy Miller personifies Akron Children’s philosophy of making care accessible for all. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Lucy works as a Spanish language interpreter helping to provide a clear and concise line of communication between providers and patients. “I was attracted to the job because of the opportunity to speak Spanish and to help […]
New sports health facility at The University of Akron is now open
As the official sports health services provider for University of Akron Athletics, Akron Children’s has completed a new sports health facility on The University of Akron (UA) campus. Akron Children’s Sports Health at The University of Akron is located inside the Stile Athletics Field House at 254 Spicer St. This comprehensive sports health facility will […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Shaketha Jackson
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 Shaketha Jackson, a patient service representative at Akron Children’s Health Center, North Canton, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “Shaketha (Jackson) has been at the welcome center […]
Jen Michel receives wellness leadership award from the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership
Jenny Michel, DNP, APRN-CNP, AC/PC, director of the Advanced Practice Provider Center and co-chair of the Provider Resilience Wellness Committee, has been awarded the Workforce Wellness honor from the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership (OONL). The OONL serves as a catalyst for innovative health care in Ohio and the nation through expert nursing leadership. Each […]
