How long have you worked at Akron Children’s? 10 years What’s your role? What do you enjoy most about it? I am a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. I work with children who have mobility, balance, coordination or other neurological or musculoskeletal issues that interfere with daily activity. I work closely with physical, occupational […]
Archives for 2023
Dr. Julie Wei is an advocate for the health and well-being of patients and providers
Julie Wei, MD, MMM, FAAP, is Akron Children’s new division director of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and the inaugural chair holder of the Dr. Alfred J. Magoline Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology. The endowed chair was made possible by a $1 million contribution from Dr. Magoline, who spent many years working with Akron Children’s […]
From patient to volunteer to employee, Dan Yeric finds his true calling at Akron Children’s
In many ways, Akron Children’s feels like home to Dan Yeric. Born with spina bifida, he spent a lot of time in the hospital, undergoing multiple surgeries and receiving care from a variety of specialists. As a teen, he became a volunteer in 1993, eventually landing his current position as activities assistant in 2006. When […]
How to talk politics with your child
As a parent, talking to kids about politics can often feel like tricky waters to navigate. In our discomfort, it may seem easiest to avoid it altogether and pretend our kids are unaware of what is taking place in the world around them. But, discussing politics with your child can help address their anxiety, as […]
Welcome cardiologist, Dr. Ari Gartenberg, who will support patients in Eastern Cuyahoga County and Akron
A native of Teaneck, New Jersey, a suburb ten minutes from New York City, Dr. Ari Gartenberg joins Akron Children’s as the newest provider in the Heart Center. He will be practicing both interventional and general cardiology. “During my first interview, the warmth and collegiality was palpable as I met people from Akron Children’s Heart […]
Longtime Children’s Tree of Lights sponsor shares why he supports the event
When Dr. Robert Klein and his wife, Karen, began participating in the Children’s Tree of Lights fundraiser 30 years ago, they did it with one thing in mind – to make people happy around the holidays. “People like the fact that somebody remembers their loved one,” said Dr. Klein, a pediatric surgeon who retired from […]
