From gooey s’mores to sharing ghost stories, campfires are a sure-fire way to get into the summer spirit. Just don’t let a burn put a damper on the fun and memory making. Without burn prevention protocols in place, campfires can easily get out of control and leave lasting scars — both physically and mentally. “Campfires […]
Archives for June 2022
Bit by the travel bug, Pat Shallahamer’s retirement will include many vacation adventures
The day that Pat Shallahamer, manager of physician liaison services, decided to work at Akron Children’s is one she remembers vividly. Her babysitter called and said her 5-year-old son was injured and needed stitches. Pat made a mad dash to Children’s emergency department, arriving to find her stitched-up son smiling and eating a popsicle. “It […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Julie Rankin
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Julie Rankin, RCCS, a pediatric cardiac sonographer, who received the following feedback from a patient family, after their recent visit: “My (age) year old daughter had an echocardiogram this morning. She […]
Akron Children’s receives two Women’s Choice Awards
Akron Children’s earned two designations in the 2022 Women’s Choice Awards: Best Children’s Hospital and Best Pediatric Emergency Care. “It’s an honor for our hospital to receive this recognition,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Gessner. “These awards reflect our high-quality patient care, as well as our strong commitment to the communities we serve. […]
Diane Bueker plans a retirement full of travel, music and fun
Diane Bueker, pediatric cardiac sonographer, wanted 2 things as a teenager: to work in the medical field and volunteer with the Peace Corps. At age 16, Diane achieved her first goal when she began working for a private practice surgeon. But being part of a service opportunity that changed lives took a lot longer to […]
Pride Month: Bryan Albright
June marks Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals on history worldwide. Akron Children’s supports and encourages all employees, patients and their families to be their authentic selves. To celebrate, we asked several employees to share what Pride Month means to them and how others can be stronger allies. […]
