Congratulations to the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) team, who was honored during the annual medical staff meeting for winning Team of the Year by the Advanced Practice Center. This recognition reflects their clinical expertise and unwavering dedication to collaborative practice, patient safety and compassionate care. The CRNA team plays a vital role across the […]
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Akron Children’s celebrates 2026 APP awardees
Akron Children’s is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the APP awards, honoring outstanding advanced practice providers (APPs) for their dedication, leadership and exceptional contributions to patient care. This year, Amanda Edmonds, APRN-CNP, Orthopedics, received the award for Excellence in Practice. Jennifer Dwyer, MD, FAAP, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Barberton was named […]
Akron Children’s hosts international pediatric orthopedic fellowship
The best learning often goes both ways. That was the case when Akron Children’s welcomed three pediatric orthopedic surgeons from Taiwan, Japan and Hong Kong as part of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) and Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (APPOS) Traveling Fellowship Program. Akron Children’s is one of only three U.S. institutions […]
Akron Children’s celebrates 19 graduating fellows
After years of advanced training, 19 fellows will graduate from Akron Children’s this month, completing specialized programs that prepare them to care for children with complex and unique healthcare needs. Training the next generation of pediatric specialists For physicians and other medical providers, fellowship training represents an additional step that allows providers to gain in-depth […]
Akron Children’s celebrates the graduating pediatric residency class of 2026
Akron Children’s is proud to celebrate the pediatric residency class of 2026 as they complete an important chapter in their medical careers. Residency is a time that is both challenging and rewarding. It requires resilience, teamwork and a deep commitment to patient care. Over the past three years, these physicians have grown into confident pediatricians […]
Melanie Brewster named Akron Children’s Magnet Nurse of the Year
When Melanie Brewster was named Akron Children’s 2026 Magnet Nurse of the Year for Transformational Leadership, it came as no surprise to the nurses and leaders who have worked alongside her. Known by many as the organization’s unofficial “Chief Hype Officer,” Melanie helped lead Akron Children’s to an exemplary Magnet site visit in March 2026. […]
