Recognized annually in June, Pride Month is a joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and their sweeping contributions on history worldwide, particularly in the fight for equality. At Akron Children’s, we support and encourage all employees, patients and their families to be their authentic selves. To celebrate, we asked several Akron Children’s employees to share […]
Arab American Heritage Month: Hanya Salem
Observed in April, Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse culture and contributions of Arab Americans. Hanya Salem is a certified medical interpreter for Arabic to English. Through her work at Akron Children’s, she provides language access services to patients and families, an essential component of delivering culturally competent care. She shares what […]
Black History Month: Bernett L. Williams
February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans, who have helped to shape our nation. In honor of the month, Akron Children’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Bernett L. Williams shares more about her career in health care, what Black History Month means to her and […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Dr. Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Dr. Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro, division director of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Akron […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Dr. Alba Ortega
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Dr. Alba Ortega, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, Amherst, shares how […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Army Reddington
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Army Reddington, an ophthalmology technician at Akron Children’s Hospital who immigrated to the […]
