From staff nurse to educator, Denise Saraniti has worn many hats since joining Akron Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in 1981. She also embraced the dual roles of proud mother and collaborator when her daughter, Krista, joined Akron Children’s as a child life specialist. Their close relationship sparked greater awareness and interdepartmental collaboration. […]
A smile in hard times: Jim and Nancy Cleveland help children find joy through Child Life care
What inspires people to give? For some, it’s a personal experience. For others, like Jim and Nancy Cleveland, it’s a moment that opens their eyes to a need. At The Country Club of Hudson, a group hosted an event featuring a performance by kids in palliative care at Akron Children’s. “It was moving to see […]









