At Akron Children’s, our compassionate and skilled nursing team is what makes us special. In this continuing blog series, we introduce you to the nurses who make a difference every day in the lives of kids. Heather Edwards works as the district nurse for Woodridge Local Schools. As part of Akron Children’s school-based health services […]
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Physician Assistant Audrey Swank keeps the bright side in focus
From a preschooler’s funny response to a child responding well to treatment, Audrey Swank is laser focused on the positive when at all possible. It’s a mindset that better helps her comfort and connect with patient families when faced with a bump in the road. Audrey brings that optimistic perspective to her new role as […]
New CNP Emily Martin takes inspiration from her heroic brother
Since a little girl, Emily Martin wanted to be “a doctor for kids.” But while working toward her goal as a pre-med major, her life and dreams took an incredible turn. Her family was involved in a horrific car accident that left her brother, Will, with a traumatic brain injury and wheelchair bound. In the […]
After NICU stay, Pollock family adjusting well at home
Our first appointment outside of our hospital stay was scheduled with our pediatrician. We really like how relaxed he is and how well he listens to us. He was encouraged at how well Jordan is doing thus far. He was concerned about Jordan’s weight. While in the NICU, Jordan demonstrated some sleepy eating patterns. We […]