Barbara Allen began her career at Akron Children’s 21 years ago, cleaning toys. After COVID halted the toy cleaning program, Barb transitioned to housekeeping. She’s been an important member of the Environmental Services support staff here at Akron Children’s. “I’ve known Barb a long time,” said Crystal Cline, administrative secretary for Environmental Services. “She’s great! […]
Building relationships for life: Dr. William Schrader retires after 36 years
From residency to retirement, pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Schrader’s guiding principle has been to surround himself with good people and treat them well. “I have been blessed to be a part of a great department and a great hospital,” Dr. Schrader said. Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Schrader credits three people for their impact […]
Caring for the people who care for kids: Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert McGregor retires
Throughout his 12 years at Akron Children’s, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert McGregor helped transform challenges into opportunities for growth. During COVID, Dr. McGregor co-led the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) at Akron Children’s, working 12- to 15-hour days for weeks. Despite the grueling schedule, supporting the staff and patients was one of his most […]
Finding passion and purpose: Shawn Lyden retires after 16 years of service
Whether he was engaging in strategic planning for Akron Children’s, visiting a hospital in Haiti as part of a medical mission or rappelling down skyscrapers to support organ donation, Chief Strategy Officer Shawn Lyden found passion and purpose in our mission of improving the health of children. As he prepares to retire on Aug. 30, […]
A dependable, relaxing retirement awaits Akron Children’s “Super” Sterling Duncan
Some things are dependable, like Arctic jackets and thermal underwear. And some people are dependable, like Sterling Duncan, Akron Children’s food service inventory control technician, who takes pride in his work and excellent attendance record. Put them together and they can overcome bad situations, including heavy snowstorms that shut down much of Akron. It was […]
From network engineer to RV traveler: Russ Johnson is ready to hit the road in retirement
Russ Johnson, network manager in Information Services, is hanging up his keyboard and mouse to embark on a new adventure – retirement! With his last day scheduled for May 3, Russ is eager to trade in his network cables for RV power cords. He and his wife, Diane, are seasoned RVers and look forward to […]
