Rose Lopez, clinical coordinator, says it’s always been a dream of hers to work at Akron Children’s. “Eleven years ago, I was working in a long-term care facility as a nurse, but I knew I wanted to be connected to Akron Children’s, so I decided to volunteer as a guest attendant to get my foot […]
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Big shoes to fill: Dr. Gasser hopes to carry on a great legacy of compassionate, exceptional care
What began as a high-school requirement has blossomed into a life-long relationship and career for Spencer Gasser, DO. He is honored to have worked alongside William Oehlenschlager, MD, PhD, for 13 years now, and is grateful for the opportunity, extraordinary expertise and unmatched mentorship he gained from his time with Dr. O, as he’s known […]
Welcome Dr. Tim Watson, cardiologist, to Akron Children’s
Dr. Tim Watson is no stranger to Northeast Ohio. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his specialty pediatrics residency at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. After spending time in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Watson is excited to be a part of the team of cardiologists at Akron Children’s […]
More Than a Job: Dr. Naa Allotey shares her journey from Ghana to Akron Children’s
Akron Children’s is a place where compassion meets expertise, and where every team member plays a vital role in the care and well-being of its young patients. Dr. Naa Allotey, pediatric emergency physician and EMS medical director, embodies this spirit through her dedication to her patients and her unwavering commitment to her team. Dr. Allotey, […]
Mahoning Valley APP joins board of local nonprofit in memory of daughter’s friend
Mallory Capretta remembers the day in May 2020 when she was working as the performance improvement coordinator in the Mahoning Valley emergency department (ED). A friend of her 4-year-old daughter had been brought to the ED for what her mom thought was dehydration. When Michelle Edenfield brought Melina, age 4, to the ED she had […]
Akron Children’s honors Pam Baker with first DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
On Feb. 7, Pam Baker, vice president of nursing informatics, was named the inaugural recipient of the hospital’s DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor recognizes nurses who have dedicated their lives to compassionate care, mentorship and advancing the nursing profession. Recipients of this award are nominated for their dedication to nursing through active mentoring, […]
