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. […]
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Divya Nahata achieves MD-Staff Certified Expert status and highlights the role of Medical Staff Services
Ever wondered what takes place behind the scenes in the Medical Staff Services department at Akron Children’s? This dedicated team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients and families by prioritizing safety and ensuring operations run smoothly. At the center of these efforts is Divya Nahata, Senior Medical Staff Coordinator. Divya supports […]
Shem Miller’s small steps that led to a fulfilling future
Making a difference each night as a house officer under surgery at Akron Children’s, physician assistant (PA) Shem Miller’s work is rooted in a powerful personal connection. His path to healthcare began as a patient at Akron Children’s, an experience that stayed with him long after his recovery and inspired his journey to becoming a PA. At […]
Nurse practitioner shares precepting philosophy and approach to compassionate pediatric care
For Akron Children’s Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Joan Paskert precepting is about more than supervising students in a clinical environment. It’s also about guiding them through one of the most important transitions of their careers. “Being a preceptor means bridging the gap between what a student has learned in the classroom and what they need to […]
Akron Children’s physician helps lead national training program for laser treatment of burn scars in India
Akron Children’s Adult and Pediatric Burn Institute helped lead India’s first large-scale training program focused on using laser technology to treat burn scars. The program brought together more than 100 plastic surgeons and dermatologists from across India and included lectures, hands-on instruction and live patient demonstrations showing how laser treatment for burn scars can improve […]
Christine Perebzak inducted as clinical nurse specialist fellow
Congratulations to Christine Perebzak, clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in the emergency room (ER), for being inducted into the Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (CNSI) as a fellow. In 2019, CNSI launched its fellow program to honor clinical nurse specialists whose leadership, contributions, clinical expertise, scholarship and advocacy advance the unique value of the CNS role in […]
