It was 2008 when Keri Hunt, talent acquisition specialist, was making a daily 75-mile commute to her job in Pittsburgh at UPMC. Despite her ability to move closer, something inside her was telling her to stay in Boardman. Around August of the same year, an HR generalist position opened on Beeghly’s campus. Keri applied, interviewed […]
Archives for April 2023
Arab American Heritage Month: Hanya Salem
Observed in April, Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse culture and contributions of Arab Americans. Hanya Salem is a certified medical interpreter for Arabic to English. Through her work at Akron Children’s, she provides language access services to patients and families, an essential component of delivering culturally competent care. She shares what […]
Working at Akron Children’s aligns with Dr. Kelsey Brocker’s goals and aspirations
Dr. Kelsey Brocker, a pediatric psychologist, considers joining Akron Children’s to be a stroke of good luck. It started with a chance encounter in Georgia. “I was discussing my professional goals and aspirations with my parents,” she said. “We were at a restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, where I was born and raised. Someone approached our […]
A high-fat medical keto diet can be life-changing for children with epilepsy
A diet where generous amounts of oil, butter, mayonnaise and heavy cream are encouraged may sound odd but it’s keeping dozens of Akron Children’s patients seizure free and restoring normalcy to their lives. That makes parents and doctors big advocates of the medical keto diet for children whose seizures do not respond well to […]
CNP Melissa Covert serves up high-quality care for kids with endocrine diseases
When Melissa Covert, CNP, isn’t busy helping children manage endocrinology concerns, she can be found on the tennis court. She discovered a love for the game as a child and played both singles and doubles throughout high school. Even her first job centered around the sport, playing and scheduling rentals for a local racquet club’s […]
Dr. Selena Magalotti finds her rhythm in helping kids improve their mental health
Selena Magalotti, MD, approaches patients much like her inspiration “Hamilton’s” Lin-Manuel Miranda approaches audiences: with a positive, energetic demeanor, impressive insight and incredible drive to lift people’s spirts—or kids’, in her case. It’s these personality traits that better help her establish good rapport, provide comfort and create trustworthy relationships with children and families—key components to […]