As an active preschooler, Tristan Rhoades was running through the house when he fell and hit his head on the corner of his toybox. The injury resulted in a visit to Akron Children’s Emergency Department for stitches, where Tristan and his mom Rachel Knight first met Doug Lehner, one of our suture technicians. The experience […]
Ruth Weekley retires after a six-decade nursing career at Akron Children’s
Growing up in Evansville, Indiana, Ruth Weekley, PRN nurse in Akron Children’s Employee Health, dared to take chances and try new things. Ruth, who was the youngest of six children, spent school breaks working for a local lawyer and wanted to become a legal secretary. But a trip to Wisconsin to visit her older brother […]
Massillon parents face their children’s rare disease with love, strength and perseverance
Richie and Kelsey Williams of Massillon, Ohio looked forward to their date night. It was their first outing since becoming parents. They planned to go to a friend’s wedding and Richie’s parents agreed to watch their five-month-old daughter, Quinn. “My mom called while we were out and said Quinn was sick and throwing up every […]
More Than a Job: Dr. Naa Allotey shares her journey from Ghana to Akron Children’s
Akron Children’s is a place where compassion meets expertise, and where every team member plays a vital role in the care and well-being of its young patients. Dr. Naa Allotey, pediatric emergency physician and EMS medical director, embodies this spirit through her dedication to her patients and her unwavering commitment to her team. Dr. Allotey, […]
Black History Month: Dr. Naa Allotey
Recognized in February, Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their central role in shaping our nation. In honor of the month, Naa Allotey, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Akron Children’s, shares more about what Black History Month means to her and the individuals who have inspired her in her career. […]
Jen Michel receives wellness leadership award from the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership
Jenny Michel, DNP, APRN-CNP, AC/PC, director of the Advanced Practice Provider Center and co-chair of the Provider Resilience Wellness Committee, has been awarded the Workforce Wellness honor from the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership (OONL). The OONL serves as a catalyst for innovative health care in Ohio and the nation through expert nursing leadership. Each […]
