After fifteen years of service at Akron Children’s, Dr. Richard Hertle, director of pediatric ophthalmology, Dr. Boomer and Jill Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Pediatric Ophthalmologist will be retiring. Dr. Hertle came to Akron in 2010 to grow the Pediatric Ophthalmology service after six years as the chief of pediatric ophthalmology and […]
Ruth Weekley retires after a six-decade nursing career at Akron Children’s
Growing up in Evansville, Indiana, Ruth Weekley, PRN nurse in Akron Children’s Employee Health, dared to take chances and try new things. Ruth, who was the youngest of six children, spent school breaks working for a local lawyer and wanted to become a legal secretary. But a trip to Wisconsin to visit her older brother […]
Neuromuscular Clinic at 15 years: Multi-disciplinary team offers hope to families who once had none
Dr. Kathryn Mosher remembers a time when she had to explain to a parent what a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) meant – and there was no hope to be offered. “In the natural history of that disease, most children die by the age of two. If they do survive past that, they are […]
Mental health therapist finds purpose at Akron Children’s
A recent graduate of Kent State University’s master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a new member of the Akron Children’s Addiction Services team, Victoria Falluco brings a passion for helping others and a personal connection to her role as a substance use and mental health therapist. Victoria’s own experiences with bullying during her […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Suzanne Dragus
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Suzy Dragus, a guest attendant at Akron Children’s, Mahoning Valley, who recently received the following feedback from patient families: “I was so very pleased with the receptionist (Suzy). I parked […]
Unsinkable college athlete swims against the odds toward Paralympic dream
In the world of competitive swimming, Grace Nuhfer, age 21, stands out not just for her remarkable talent in the water, but for her determination and resilience. Hailing from Indiana, Grace’s journey into the world of swimming began at the age of 7 despite being born with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder that […]
