Working for Akron Children’s is a win-win for Dr. Aaron Sweeney. He gets the opportunity to blend his love of pediatric medicine with his passion for all-things sports. As our newest pediatrician and sports medicine physician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, Boardman, Dr. Sweeney is living out his dream to treat children and teens with […]
After ACL surgery, teenager once again skis black diamond trails and schusses down mountains
Juliana Glass has always had a high tolerance for pain. It’s allowed her to push through discomfort during dance competitions, cheerleading and downhill skiing. But the day that 16-year-old Juliana wiped out while skiing at Seven Springs Mountain Resort did slow her down for a few hours. “It was the first time I’d gone to […]
After a career of fearless infection fighting, Dr. Blaise Congeni plans a relaxing retirement
If one memory can shape a person’s life, it’s the recollection that Dr. Blaise Congeni, director of pediatric infectious disease and pediatric infectious disease specialist, has of his grandfather. “My childhood memory of my grandfather is that he signed his paychecks with an ‘x,’ Dr. Congeni said. “He was illiterate. Both my parents are second-generation […]
New pediatrician and sports med doctor Dr. Rebecca Domalski scores career goal at Akron Children’s
Dr. Rebecca Domalski is no stranger to hard work on and off the field. While earning a doctorate in pediatric sports medicine, she joined a brand new women’s rugby team and program her freshman year of college. Starting from scratch and putting in hours of hard work, sweat and dedication, she helped lead her team […]
