Physician assistant Staci Shaffer has always been a bit of a “night owl,” so it’s no surprise that she is Akron Children’s first advanced practice provider (APP) night house officer, hired in 2017 when this service was added. “I am happiest at 2 a.m.,” she said. Staci loves the variety that this role offers, as […]
Outpatient surgery center in Beachwood opens
Akron Children’s new Outpatient Surgery Center in Beachwood is filling an important need by providing timely, pediatric surgical care to children in greater Cleveland. The new center, which is located at 3775 Orange Place, Suite 102, will initially provide pediatric gastroenterology, orthopedic, ear, nose and throat (ENT), and plastic and reconstructive surgery, with plans to […]
Is it growing pains or something more?
When aches and pains occur in children between the ages of 3 to 14 years, growing pains are often the cause. When should you be concerned that it’s something more? How can you help your child manage the pain and discomfort? As a pediatric nurse practitioner in Akron Children’s department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Marlene Thompson […]
Pediatric Gastroenterology thrives under leadership of Dr. Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro
As the director of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Akron Children’s, Dr. Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro has built a thriving division that will one day be his legacy. “The difference between building a clinical practice and building a division is that when you are gone, so is the clinical practice. A division is permanent and not dependent on one […]
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 […]
Hospital teams pull together for Ezra after a serious accident
Ezra Swartzentruber, an 11-year-old from Wooster, is making a tremendous recovery following serious injuries he sustained after being struck by a car in early February. His recovery is a testament to the outstanding and collaborative care he received at Akron Children’s, including care from our trauma service in emergency medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, anesthesiology and […]
