It’s not often a medical student gets the unique opportunity to train under a favorite childhood physician. But, Nicole Naples is fortunate to have been able to do exactly that while attending graduate school at the University of Cincinnati. As a matter of fact, it was this special time she spent learning from Dr. Matthew […]
Meet Dr. Michael Bigham, Chief Quality Officer
We’ve all heard the saying ‘quality and safety are at the heart of everything we do’ when referring to the high-quality, safe and efficient care Akron Children’s employees strive for every day. For Dr. Michael Bigham, the hospital’s chief quality officer (CQO), leading this charge isn’t just his job, it’s his passion. In his role, […]
Helping kids is the biggest reward for pediatric intensivist Dr. Rashed Durgham
For Akron Children’s newest Pediatric Intensivist Dr. Rashed Durgham, the path to critical care medicine chose him, rather than the other way around. While pursuing emergency medicine, he found himself covering the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) to fulfill a need due to staff shortages and fell in love with the role. He couldn’t think […]
New pediatric transport director Dr. Naples delivers care at patients’ earliest, most critical moments
Dr. Jeffrey Naples pursues his life just as his all-time hero former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt did: with passion for his work and compassion for his fellow man — or kids, in Dr. Naples’ case. Just one year after joining Akron Children’s as a pediatric intensivist in its Pediatric Critical Care Unit (PICU), Dr. Naples […]
