A recent graduate of Kent State University’s master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a new member of the Akron Children’s Addiction Services team, Victoria Falluco brings a passion for helping others and a personal connection to her role as a substance use and mental health therapist. Victoria’s own experiences with bullying during her […]
Archives for March 2024
Patient Experience Spotlight: Suzanne Dragus
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 Suzy Dragus, a guest attendant at Akron Children’s, Mahoning Valley, who recently received the following feedback from patient families: “I was so very pleased with the receptionist (Suzy). I parked […]
Unsinkable college athlete swims against the odds toward Paralympic dream
In the world of competitive swimming, Grace Nuhfer, age 21, stands out not just for her remarkable talent in the water, but for her determination and resilience. Hailing from Indiana, Grace’s journey into the world of swimming began at the age of 7 despite being born with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a connective tissue disorder that […]
Mother/daughter cherish the opportunity to work together in the PICU, hope their research will leave it a better place
When Cathleen Tichy-Dreher, known to all as “Tichy,” a nurse practitioner with more than 4 decades of experience in pediatric critical care, joined Akron Children’s PICU in 2019, she noticed that the nurse practitioners and the medical residents in the unit were not working as collegially as she had experienced at her previous hospitals. Advance […]
Welcome to Neurobehavioral health, clinical child psychologist, Dr. Allison Griesmer
Dr. Allison Griesmer is an Ohio native, originally from the Lake County area. She attended The Ohio State University for her undergraduate degree and moved to Cleveland, where she earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and her doctorate in Urban Education, Counseling Psychology specialization from Cleveland State University. She resides in the Akron area […]
Fainting is common in childhood; proper hydration is the key to prevention
Fainting (syncope) is common in children and teens, according to Dr. Timotheus Watson, a pediatric cardiologist at Akron Children’s. “Most children faint due to a brief drop in blood pressure, which temporarily decreases blood flow to the brain,” he says. “This blood pressure change results in passing out. Fortunately, most episodes of fainting are not […]
