Ten years ago, Emma Laubacher, attended Walsh University for undergraduate and graduate school. A native of North Canton, Ohio, she was familiar with Akron Children’s and the important role to provide quality, pediatric health care for communities outside of Akron. “Akron Children’s is a pillar, shaping the lives of so many children and families,” shared […]
Get to know Stephanie Mullin, MSN, APRN-CNP, Pediatric Gastroenterology
Stephanie Mullin’s career as a pediatric nurse and nurse practitioner has taken her to other children’s hospitals around the country, however at Akron Children’s, she is close to her hometown of Cleveland. Mullin joined Akron Children’s 10 years ago and was part of the original team that started the pediatric gastroenterology division with Reinaldo Garcia, […]
Get to know Dawn Keilin, MSN, APRN-CNP, Pediatric Gastroenterology
A nurse practitioner in Akron Children’s department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Dawn Keilin, MSN, APRN-CNP, joined Akron Children’s 10 years ago, following her mentor and friend, Reinaldo Garcia, MD, when he was hired to build the hospital’s pediatric gastroenterology division. She has worked with Dr. Garcia for over 20 years and feels lucky to be part […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Stephan Sammartino
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 Stephan Sammartino, MSN, APRN-CNP, a nurse practitioner in the Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley emergency room (ER), who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “The nurse practitioner (Stephan Sammartino) […]
CNP Teresa Fletcher works tirelessly to motivate kids to live their best lives
Teresa Fletcher, CNP, hopes to live up to the legacy of her “work dad” and most influential mentor, Dr. James Fitzgibbon. She credits the former director of Akron Children’s Adolescent Medicine Center for helping her develop and grow in both the practice and leadership by teaching her how to advocate for and offer teens the […]
