The DAISY Award is an international recognition program started in memory of a patient whose family experienced first-hand the difference his nurses made in his care through their clinical expertise and compassionate care. The family created the DAISY award so patients, families and staff everywhere could express their gratitude and honor the special nurses who […]
Deena Barber has a “heart” for nursing
Deena Barber, nurse program coordinator for the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program, has seen a lot of change in her 36 years as a nurse at Akron Children’s. But one thing that hasn’t changed in all that time is how she treats her patients. “My most important responsibility is to alleviate fear,” she said. […]
More Than a Job: Nurse Jessi Lees strives to make a difference every day
At Akron Children’s, our nursing care sets us apart. In this continuing blog series, we introduce you to the Akron Children’s nurses who make a difference every day in the lives of our patients and their families. Jessi Lees, staff nurse in the transitional care unit, has worked at Akron Children’s for 8 years. She […]
Teddy Pavlantos selected as emerging nurse leader by Ohio nursing organization
As a member of the first cohort of the Rising Nurse Leader Academy at Akron Children’s, Teddy Pavlantos was selected as an emerging nurse leader by the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership at its fall 2022 conference. “It was an honor to be chosen and learn from chief nursing officers from around the state about what […]
Online rewind: Our top content of 2022
From inspirational patient stories to tips on how to be the best parent you can be, we’ve shared hundreds of photos, videos and blogs throughout 2022. Here are the ones that made the biggest impact on you. Facebook 1. Halloween around the hospital 2. Preschool students at Norwalk Catholic School learning about the body/medical field […]
Christine Young receives OONL 2022 Leadership Award
Congratulations to Akron Children’s Chief Nursing Officer Christine Young, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, on receiving the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership (OONL) 2022 Leadership Award. The award recognizes an OONL member who demonstrates leadership and innovation, promotes professional development, and exhibits mentorship and a commitment to the education and development of future nurse leaders. “This […]
