Jeffrey Hord, MD, director of Akron’s Children’s division of Hematology-Oncology, has been elected incoming vice president of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology’s (ASPHO) Board of Trustees. At Akron Children’s, he also holds the LOPen Charities and Mawaka Family Chair in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Election to the society’s board of trustees are based on exemplary contributions […]
Provider News
More providers are turning to eConsults to manage patient care
Primary care providers sometimes struggle to connect patients with in-demand specialty care. Specialists, on their end, are often overwhelmed by routine clinical referrals. eConsults are easing these challenges and improving the patient experience as a result. eConsults, or electronic medical consultations, provide physicians and patients a way to seek specialty care for nonurgent medical problems […]
New care models ensure the right level of behavioral health services
As Akron Children’s new director of Pediatric Psychiatry and the newly formed department of Behavioral Health, Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, is creating new models for delivering behavioral health services, with an increased focus on prevention, screening, brief practical interventions, care coordination and outcomes tracking. “Through prevention, screening and early intervention, we can better manage symptoms […]
Working at Akron Children’s aligns with Dr. Kelsey Brocker’s goals and aspirations
Dr. Kelsey Brocker, a pediatric psychologist, considers joining Akron Children’s to be a stroke of good luck. It started with a chance encounter in Georgia. “I was discussing my professional goals and aspirations with my parents,” she said. “We were at a restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, where I was born and raised. Someone approached our […]
Moving pediatric health care forward: Event shines a spotlight on endowed chairs at Akron Children’s
Endowed chairs. We experience their value and significance every day at Akron Children’s. “Endowed chairs are vital to helping our medical staff and researchers pursue new and innovative treatments for our patients,” said Chris Gessner, president and CEO of Akron Children’s. “The generosity of our donors makes endowed chairs – and this cutting-edge care – […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Dr. Lisa Eggleston
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 Lisa Eggleston, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Barberton, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “I was in a visit with my daughter, and my […]
