When families come to Akron Children’s Vision Center, they’re looking for more than just medical expertise. They want a doctor who understands just how much a child’s eyesight impacts every part of their life. That’s exactly what they’ll find in Dr. Faruk Örge, who joined Akron Children’s in July as director of the Vision […]
Provider News
Leah Rawdon begins new leadership role focused on APPs
The Office of Advanced Practice is thrilled to welcome Leah Rawdon, DNP, APRN-CPNP, as she steps into a new leadership role focused on elevating educational initiatives and driving the growth, retention and clinical excellence of our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). According to Jen Michel, director of the Advanced Practice Center, Leah’s role will oversee APP […]
A legacy of care: Tina Bair retires after 37 years
After 37 years, Tina Bair is closing the chapter on a remarkable career at Akron Children’s. Tina’s path to nursing was sparked by childhood inspiration and nurtured by career opportunities. And she’s closing it out with one of nursing’s highest honors, being named Akron Children’s 2025 Magnet Nurse of the Year. “My interest in nursing […]
Nurse practitioner organizes teddy bear clinic for kids with Down syndrome
Two organizations are near and dear to Emergency Room (ER) Nurse Practitioner Carrie Litten’s heart: Akron Children’s and GiGi’s Playhouse. She recently brought those organizations together by coordinating a hands-on learning experience. Carrie’s event was the first teddy bear clinic for school-aged kids with Down syndrome at GiGi’s Playhouse in Cleveland. GiGi’s Playhouse is a […]
Take a hike, volunteer or center yourself; expanded opportunities help APPs stay involved
Last spring, results from the well-being index survey taken by providers noted how self-care, outdoor activities and volunteering helped peel away work-related stress. Intake from survey results aided Advanced Practice Provider (APP) subcommittees and provider resilience committees in their efforts to create new options for providers to improve mental and physical health, volunteer closer to […]
Akron Children’s celebrates 2025 APP awardees
Akron Children’s is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the APP awards, honoring outstanding advanced practice providers (APPs) for their dedication, leadership and exceptional contributions to patient care. The year, Allison Lantz, MSN, APRN-CNP, School-Based Health, was recognized with the award for Excellence in Practice. Daniel Goldstein, MD, pediatric anesthesiologist, was named Outstanding Physician […]
