The Office of Advanced Practice is thrilled to welcome Leah Rawdon, DNP, APRN-CPNP, as she steps into a new leadership role focused on elevating educational initiatives and driving the growth, retention and clinical excellence of our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). According to Jen Michel, director of the Advanced Practice Center, Leah’s role will oversee APP […]
Akron Children’s celebrates 2025 APP awardees
Akron Children’s is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the APP awards, honoring outstanding advanced practice providers (APPs) for their dedication, leadership and exceptional contributions to patient care. The year, Allison Lantz, MSN, APRN-CNP, School-Based Health, was recognized with the award for Excellence in Practice. Daniel Goldstein, MD, pediatric anesthesiologist, was named Outstanding Physician […]
Welcome Taylor Moresea, a physician assistant to the overnight staff at Akron Children’s
Growing up in Akron, Taylor Moresea became familiar with Akron Children’s from an early age as she herself was a patient. After being treated by various providers, she made it a goal to one day be a part of the organization. As part of her journey, Taylor served as a student physician assistant, shadowing health […]
Pediatric brain cancer survivor holds special place in nurse’s heart
Jill Smith, lead APP (advanced practice provider) in the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH), first met Belle Bateman when she was just 3 years old and 6 weeks post-treatment for a rare brain tumor. At the time of their meeting, Belle had undergone extensive surgeries as well as chemotherapy and radiation. “I got to know Belle and […]
