From the moment her father told her she’d make a great nurse, an 8-year-old Marjorie Billock knew her career path was set. Now 28 years into a distinguished nursing career, Marjorie has cared for patients all over the country, following her husband’s Navy career. In 2024, she brought her wealth of experience to Akron Children’s […]
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Clinical research nurses help bridge patient care with medical innovation
Hilary Tonni’s days as a clinical research nurse at Akron Children’s are as dynamic as they are unpredictable. “No two days are the same,” she said. Her work can shift from managing patient visits and addressing urgent issues to diving into data entry and study management, making each day uniquely challenging and rewarding. Her journey […]
Dr. Theodore Ward-Michaud joins Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Green
Dr. Ward-Michaud is a lifelong resident of northeast Ohio who grew up in Garfield Heights before moving to Broadview Heights. Inspired by the pediatrician from his childhood, Dr. Ward-Michaud became interested in pursuing a career in primary care knowing firsthand that building a strong patient-family relationship supports healthy growth for youth and adolescents. Dr. Ward-Michaud […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Dr. Sarah Adams
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 Sarah Adams, MD, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Hudson, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “I have (#) kids, and we have been seeing Dr. (Sarah) […]
From ministry to medicine: Jason Solomon shares why he loves being a resource pool nurse
After a 17-year career as a youth minister, Jason Solomon felt a divine calling to transition into nursing. “At 40 years old, I discerned that God was telling me nursing was my new form of ministry outside the church walls and a new way to be more present to my family,” he said. Jason joined […]
Family nurse practitioner Morgan Collier makes a name for herself in genetics
From a young age, Morgan Collier knew she wanted to take care of people. That passion led her to earning a nursing degree. After spending time caring for patients in a trauma setting, Morgan moved on to precision medicine. According to the National Library of Medicine, precision medicine is “an emerging approach for disease treatment […]
