People in need have always found support from Tina Glass, telecommunications supervisor at Akron Children’s. As an ambulance medic and member of Akron Children’s critical care transport team, Tina provided emergency medical care and ensured the safe, efficient transfer of critically ill patients. She brought the same type of support to telecommunications where she and […]
Orthopedic surgery helps Hudson man achieve military and fitness goals
Jacob Browning knew he wanted to be in the military from a young age. Jacob, who grew up in Hudson, Ohio, admired his grandfather and uncle, who had served in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, respectively. By the time Jacob entered high school in August, 2008 he had set his sights on […]
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 […]
Massillon parents face their children’s rare disease with love, strength and perseverance
Richie and Kelsey Williams of Massillon, Ohio looked forward to their date night. It was their first outing since becoming parents. They planned to go to a friend’s wedding and Richie’s parents agreed to watch their five-month-old daughter, Quinn. “My mom called while we were out and said Quinn was sick and throwing up every […]