Katie Jacobsen will long remember her 41st birthday. The Barberton mom, her husband and eight children had just celebrated with a take-out dinner from Cracker Barrel when 3-year-old Maggie said she had swallowed something shiny. Katie looked around to see what Maggie could be referring to and saw Elsa and Anna dolls that “sing” thanks […]
Archives for August 2022
Akron Children’s offers free tuition, other benefits to those pursuing associate degree in nursing
Charles Tazewell, age 36, says people have told him since his early 20s that he would make a good nurse. But it’s not a path he initially took. After graduating from high school in Cleveland, Charles enrolled at the University of Akron to pursue criminal technology and forensics. “I thought I wanted to become a […]
Irene Genet looks forward to a retirement full of possibilities and dreams
Irene Genet, home care coordinator in respiratory care, likes the comforts of home. Whether she’s decorating or unleashing her inner foodie, home is a special place. That’s why Irene works hard to help the families of children who need long-term help with breathing. If the family learns to handle their child’s respiratory technology needs, they’re […]
Athletic trainers are equipped to keep athletes cool
As the heat and humidity of summer stretch into fall, Akron Children’s athletic trainers continue to see athletes suffer with heat-related illnesses. Thanks to donor and community support, all of the nearly 30 school districts our trainers serve are equipped to treat the most serious of these illnesses – heat stroke. “What we know through […]
CNP Nicole Olicker is a lifelong learner to better serve patients
What stands out most about CNP Nicole Olicker? A love of learning. From an associate’s degree nurse to advanced practice provider, Nicole’s constant zeal to learn the “whys” and “hows” of different disease processes and treatments is what motivated her to advance in her field and offer the best care possible to her patients in […]
Preparing for back to school success and transitioning to middle school
Returning to school each fall is a time of both excitement and nervousness for parents and students. For parents who have a child with special needs, this time of year can bring increased anxiety and stress. We worry about all the same things most parents worry about, like how will my child do in school? […]