The Advanced Practice Center at Akron Children’s recently added a new leadership model that expands clinical leadership across teams. The APP supervisor role was developed to support a stronger, more intentional clinician-to-clinician reporting structure across all specialties and settings. “This model was created to strengthen communication, accountability and collaboration across Akron Children’s,” said Jenny Michel, […]
What parents should know about bee sting allergies
It’s that time of year: baseball, barbecues and bee stings. Dr. Lisa Sammon, pediatric allergist and director of the Akron Children’s Center for Allergy and Immunology shares her expertise about bee sting allergies. Q: How common are bee sting allergies in kids? A: Despite much fear surrounding bee stings, severe allergy to bees is quite […]
Cleveland Magazine’s “Best Doctors” include 24 Akron Children’s providers
Every year, Cleveland Magazine publishes a list of the best doctors in northeast Ohio. Doctors complete a survey to evaluate and nominate their peers for this recognition. Congratulations to these Akron Children’s providers who made the 2025 Best Doctors list: Scott Boulanger, MD – Pediatric General Surgeon Jessica Castonguay, DO, MPH – Adolescent Medicine Specialist […]
Akron Children’s continues to expand services in Beachwood
Akron Children’s services in Beachwood are filling an important need by providing timely, pediatric care to children in greater Cleveland. A new Outpatient Surgery Center, located at 3775 Orange Place, Suite 102, opened this summer. The center provides pediatric gastroenterology, orthopedic and otolaryngology surgery, with plans to add pediatric urology in January and pediatric dentistry […]
Dr. Szekely joins Akron Children’s to deliver top-notch care as a pediatric allergist and immunologist
Rachel Szekely, MD, discovered a desire to work in medicine as a teenager. While volunteering in a local hospital in her hometown, Willoughby, Ohio, she enjoyed bringing happiness to patients and creating a bright spot in their day. It was then she decided she wanted to do more to improve their lives and health. Today, […]
Patient experience spotlights celebrate national Advanced Practice Provider Week
In September, Akron Children’s joins healthcare organizations across the country in celebrating the work of advanced practice providers. On Sept. 26, the annual Advanced Practice Provider meeting and awards celebration will take place at 6 p.m. in the Considine Auditorium. There are more than 450 advanced practice providers at Akron Children’s. Their dedication is truly […]
