Sustainability efforts at Akron Children’s are about more than just being good stewards of the hospital’s resources. They’re also about ensuring a bright, healthy future for the pediatric population that we serve. “Our employees have led different initiatives over the years that have really made an impact on reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions at […]
Minerva teen learns mysterious cause of his intense pain is slipping rib syndrome
Parker Linkous,16, was a typical, active, happy high school student, juggling classes and three sports at Minerva High School. But life changed in November 2024 rather suddenly when he began experiencing a mysterious pain in his torso while playing basketball. Before long, the pain began to consume his every waking moment. “It felt like […]
Baby Rula heads home for Christmas
It was Nov. 12 when little Rula Robinson was being discharged from Akron Children’s but already Christmas was on everyone’s mind. Rula had been in the hospital 238 days, but she would be home for Christmas. She would be with mom and dad, Sydney and Patrick, and her three big sisters – Arabella, Theia […]
Lauren Armstrong makes surgery less stressful for patients and families
As a child life specialist at Akron Children’s Outpatient Surgery Center in Beachwood, Lauren Armstrong helps patients and their families cope before, during and after a surgical procedure. By using terminology that children can understand, as well as medical play with some of the equipment that will be used, Lauren makes a child’s surgery less […]
Welcome Taylor Moresea, a physician assistant to the overnight staff at Akron Children’s
Growing up in Akron, Taylor Moresea became familiar with Akron Children’s from an early age as she herself was a patient. After being treated by various providers, she made it a goal to one day be a part of the organization. As part of her journey, Taylor served as a student physician assistant, shadowing health […]
Advanced practice providers thrive in their roles on the night shift
Physician assistant Staci Shaffer has always been a bit of a “night owl,” so it’s no surprise that she is Akron Children’s first advanced practice provider (APP) night house officer, hired in 2017 when this service was added. “I am happiest at 2 a.m.,” she said. Staci loves the variety that this role offers, as […]
