If you have been to our Akron campus, chances are you have met Matthew Nelson. His cheery hello and kind smile is well known by patients and employees. Matthew is a member of our support staff in Environmental Services (EVS) and has worked at the hospital for more than 16 years. Over the years, he […]
Hospital Updates
Akron Children’s nurses among first in the U.S. to receive burn certification
Akron Children’s nurses take a lot of pride in what they do, and that’s one of the reasons many of them choose to pursue certification in their nursing field. Specialty nursing certification is the formal process through a credentialing agency that provides patients and families with validation that the nurse caring for them has demonstrated […]
Nici Naypauer named one of NE Ohio’s top nurses
On Sept. 19, Akron Children’s Nurse Nici Naypauer was named one of the top nurses in Northeast Ohio for her tireless work making a difference in the lives of her patients, colleagues and families. Out of more than 100 nominees, Nici, along with the 10 other nurses honored, was selected by a panel from the […]
Holiday tradition: Hospital celebrates 30-year anniversary of Children’s Tree of Lights
Back in 1994 when then-active Akron Children’s Women’s Board member Nancy Heslop heard about another local hospital that was doing a tree lighting ceremony, an idea took root. “We thought it was a great idea,” she said. “The hospital had just done a major renovation and we had a beautiful atrium lobby to show off […]
Dr. Bailey Young, pulmonologist, draws from experience with her sibling when treating chronic conditions
Dr. Bailey Young is the newest physician to join the pulmonology team at Akron Children’s. She will treat patients with cystic fibrosis, asthma, trach/vent patients and other medical conditions with a pulmonary focus. “My brother was born with Spina Bifida,” shares Dr. Bailey, “life at home is different than when a patient is treated inside […]
El programa de apoyo Buen Duelo está ahora disponible en español
Para ayudar a niños y padres a enfrentar el fallecimiento de un ser querido, Akron Children’s ofrece un grupo de apoyo Buen Duelo durante seis semanas. Estos servicios de apoyo se les ofrece a todas las familias, no solo a aquellos que han experimentado una pérdida en nuestro hospital. Recientemente estos servicios se expandieron para […]
