When Akron Children’s Family Resource Center opened decades ago, it was a library where families could get information about their child’s illness or condition from trusted medical sources. When our new Family Resource Center opens in April, it will be a “one-stop shop” where families can get all the support services they need in one […]
Archives for April 2024
Welcome to Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Mayfield Heights, pediatrician, Dr. Julie McClave
Dr. Julie McClave is a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Mayfield Heights. She is passionate about Akron Children’s mission that focuses on kids, making their families feel comfortable and providing exceptional care. Dr. McClave grew up in Mayfield Heights. “The opportunity to start a practice site close to where I live and with colleagues who […]
Pediatric Gastroenterology thrives under leadership of Dr. Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro
As the director of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Akron Children’s, Dr. Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro has built a thriving division that will one day be his legacy. “The difference between building a clinical practice and building a division is that when you are gone, so is the clinical practice. A division is permanent and not dependent on one […]
Mary Schatz named Ohio’s school nurse administrator of the year
The Ohio Association of School Nurses recently named Mary Schatz, MSN, RN, LSN, nurse manager for Akron Children’s School Health Services, the Ohio School Nurse Administrator of the Year. This prestigious, statewide award honors Mary’s exceptional leadership and commitment to fostering a healthy and supportive environment for students across 43 school districts. Mary’s leadership style […]
From full-court dreams to injured reserve: College athlete’s road to recovery
In fall 2023, 18-year-old Samair Colon was living her dream playing college basketball on an athletic scholarship at Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, 800 miles away from her hometown of Campbell, OH. But in November 2023, everything came to a screeching halt. “We were in the middle of a game when I went for […]
Orthopedic surgery helps Hudson man achieve military and fitness goals
Jacob Browning knew he wanted to be in the military from a young age. Jacob, who grew up in Hudson, Ohio, admired his grandfather and uncle, who had served in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army, respectively. By the time Jacob entered high school in August, 2008 he had set his sights on […]