For 47 years, Kimberly Firestone, director of respiratory care and clinical outreach services, has dedicated her professional career to improving the lives of the smallest patients at Akron Children’s. “The patients are the heart of what I do,” said Kimberly. “There’s something deeply moving about seeing someone struggle to breathe and being able to help […]
Wynn’s inspiring journey from preemie to respiratory therapist
Wynn Stoller gives Akron Children’s families hope just by walking in the door. Why? Because he’s gone from a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patient to a Respiratory Therapist – training he received through the Career Launch program. Early arrival Wynn entered the world Dec. 14, 2002. Born at 24 weeks, he weighed just 1 […]
Kimberly Firestone receives Ohio Society for Respiratory Care’s Neonatal/Pediatric Practitioner of the Year award
Congratulations to Kimberly Firestone, MSc, RRT, FAARC, FNAP, director of respiratory care and clinical outreach services at Akron Children’s, for receiving Ohio Society for Respiratory Care’s Neonatal/Pediatric Practitioner of the Year award. This annual award is presented at the statewide meeting to a practitioner who has exemplified leadership, mentorship, clinical expertise, team building and professionalism […]
