To deliver the care that Akron Children’s patients need and deserve, we have to be nimble and innovative as the world continues to experience economic challenges, labor shortages, inflation and unprecedented circumstances. Families also are changing. As they use digital conveniences for shopping, food, travel and more, they want better, faster and more convenient access […]
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Pediatric brain cancer survivor holds special place in nurse’s heart
Jill Smith, lead APP (advanced practice provider) in the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH), first met Belle Bateman when she was just 3 years old and 6 weeks post-treatment for a rare brain tumor. At the time of their meeting, Belle had undergone extensive surgeries as well as chemotherapy and radiation. “I got to know Belle and […]
Career Launch mentorship program fosters strong workplace relationships
Akron Children’s Career Launch program offers more than an employment opportunity. When accepted into the program, employees are paired with a mentor who provides guidance and motivation and helps the student connect to program benefits such as laptops, transportation and childcare reimbursement. “As a mentor, I know what my student is going through because I […]
Advancing cancer care: Scott and Gail Wilkes support Akron Children’s in memory of their daughter, Shannon
Trust. Confidence. Accessibility. These are the words that come to mind when Scott and Gail Wilkes reflect on their experience at Akron Children’s after their daughter, Shannon, was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer called metastatic osteosarcoma. Today, they’re helping to instill those same feelings in others – by expanding treatment and research […]
Gluten-free & allergen-friendly school lunches that will fill kids up
Packing school lunches can be a chore, so think “outside the box” with some different menu items. Your goal is to find the items your kids like, will eat and will enable them to keep their focus the rest of the afternoon. A well-balanced lunch includes lean proteins and fiber from fruits and vegetables. Following […]
Honey – in the right place, at the right time for button battery emergency
Katie Jacobsen will long remember her 41st birthday. The Barberton mom, her husband and eight children had just celebrated with a take-out dinner from Cracker Barrel when 3-year-old Maggie said she had swallowed something shiny. Katie looked around to see what Maggie could be referring to and saw Elsa and Anna dolls that “sing” thanks […]