Akron Children’s is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the APP awards, honoring outstanding advanced practice providers (APPs) for their dedication, leadership and exceptional contributions to patient care. This year, Amanda Edmonds, APRN-CNP, Orthopedics, received the award for Excellence in Practice. Jennifer Dwyer, MD, FAAP, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics in Barberton was named […]
Amanda Wade bridges practice and education in her new role
When Nurse Practitioner Amanda Wade steps into her new dual role between Akron Children’s Emergency Room and The University of Akron’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Program, she’ll be doing more than balancing 2 jobs. Instead, in this role, she’ll help connect real-world pediatric care with the next generation of advanced practice providers (APPs). A career […]
