Josie Greco has been beating the odds since her birth on April 30, 2008. You may remember her as an Akron Children’s superhero patient for the 2017 Akron Marathon Race Series. Now at age 17, Josie continues to make her mark on the world. Josie survived a traumatic birth, arriving 11 weeks early and weighing […]
Akron Children’s student researcher receives prestigious award for groundbreaking research
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award is a prestigious honor given to individuals who demonstrate extensive scholarship and rigorous scientific inquiry. Dr. Ruth L. Kirschstein, a pioneering polio vaccine researcher and strong advocate for research training and diversity in science, made history as the first woman to lead an NIH institute. And now […]
Courtney bounces back after 9 orthopedic surgeries
What do you do when you’re an active kid, and your joints keep hurting? You seek help from an expert. That’s just what Courtney Carpenter of Girard, Ohio and her family did. “I was a gymnast for many years, until the pain got so bad that I was forced to quit,” she said. “In high […]
Addison makes it back to the pitcher’s mound
Addison Lahmers from West Lafayette, Ohio is a busy teenager. She’s plays volleyball, throws the discus and is an elite softball pitcher with more than 200 career strikeouts in a season and a half. She participates in school clubs and committees, 4-H and Coshocton County Youth Leadership. But among her biggest achievements to date is […]
Hands-on workshop promotes women in orthopedic surgery
Akron Children’s is unique in that three of its 11 orthopedic surgeons are women, well above the national average of just 7%. Orthopedic Surgeon Julie Samora, MD, PhD, chairs the Akron Children’s Orthopedics department, which is also rare. The trio of female orthopedic surgeons – Drs. Samora, Lorena Floccari and Sheryl Handler-Matasar – recently led […]
Building relationships for life: Dr. William Schrader retires after 36 years
From residency to retirement, pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Schrader’s guiding principle has been to surround himself with good people and treat them well. “I have been blessed to be a part of a great department and a great hospital,” Dr. Schrader said. Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Schrader credits three people for their impact […]
