Recognized annually in June, Pride Month is a joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and their sweeping contributions on history worldwide, particularly in the fight for equality. At Akron Children’s, we support and encourage all employees, patients and their families to be their authentic selves. To celebrate, we asked several Akron Children’s employees to share […]
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Nhi Haines
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an annual celebration that recognizes the historical achievements, cultural contributions and influence of AAPI individuals and communities. To recognize the month, Nhi Haines, a respiratory professional development specialist at Akron Children’s, shares more about her role at the hospital and her Vietnamese heritage. What’s your […]
Arab American Heritage Month: Hanya Salem
Observed in April, Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse culture and contributions of Arab Americans. Hanya Salem is a certified medical interpreter for Arabic to English. Through her work at Akron Children’s, she provides language access services to patients and families, an essential component of delivering culturally competent care. She shares what […]
Akron Children’s celebrates International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the achievements of women. At Akron Children’s, 84% of our employees are female, and many serve as mentors to young women and girls both here at the hospital and throughout the community. Get to know a few of these inspiring women, as they share more […]
Black History Month: Bernett L. Williams
February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans, who have helped to shape our nation. In honor of the month, Akron Children’s Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Bernett L. Williams shares more about her career in health care, what Black History Month means to her and […]
Finley and her mother Christine find belonging in Rare Disease Day
Halfway through her pregnancy, Christine Cunningham received a difficult diagnosis. Her 20-week ultrasound revealed a cephalocele in her infant daughter’s skull, a rare defect where the neural tube does not close properly during gestation, leaving part of the brain exposed. Follow-up scans showed another rare disorder — agenesis of corpus callosum — an abnormality where […]
