After nearly 40 years devoted to children’s health, Dr. Diane Langkamp is retiring from Akron Children’s. She has served as a developmental and behavioral pediatrician since 2001. A respected expert in prematurity, neonatal follow-up, Down syndrome care and ADHD, Dr. Langkamp leaves behind a legacy of compassion and mentorship that has shaped countless patients, […]
Akron Children’s developmental pediatrics fellow hopes to make a global impact
As a young girl growing up in Nigeria, Dr. Dami Omoniyi’s journey to becoming a physician was sparked by her natural curiosity. “I loved to ask questions,” she recalled. Initially drawn to engineering due to her love for math, Dr. Dami realized during secondary school that she preferred a career that involved critical thinking and […]
Leading by example: Mom helps daughter find her way with a career at Akron Children’s
Two years ago, Lily Heath, psychometrist in Akron Children’s Neurobehavioral Health, found herself at a crossroads. As she prepared to graduate from The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and criminology, she realized the career she had chosen was not right for her. “I thought I wanted to become a police […]
