On a warm summer day staff from Akron Children’s, Keep Akron Beautiful and students from Akron Public Schools took to the streets around Findley CLC to clean up the community. This came after Akron Public School students spent the spring taking pictures in the community and developed posters to showcase their photos and descriptions from […]
Archives for September 2024
Akron Children’s named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2024
Akron Children’s has been named on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The complete list of employers can be viewed on the Forbes website. America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024 were identified in an independent survey from a sample […]
Certified nurse practitioner, Sarah Brown joins the pediatric endocrinology team after spending time as a traveling nurse
Sarah Brown grew up in Massillon, Ohio and prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, traveled across the United States with her fiancé working in various hospital systems as part of a travel nurse program. Living coast to coast allowed Sarah to experience the diversity of healthcare while strengthening her love for medicine. Life brought her […]
Ten ways to teach gratitude in the early years
Gratitude is about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things we often take for granted. Gratitude is about taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens — whether big or small. With […]
Scott Arkwright, CNP, enjoys supporting the cardiac surgery team and helping pediatric patients
After spending 25 years collaborating with the Heart Center while working for a different hospital system in Ohio, Scott Arkwright was drawn to the environment of working with pediatric patients. “It was emotional to leave an organization that was a big part of my life. I am grateful for the opportunities, colleagues and friendships developed […]
Patient experience spotlights celebrate national Advanced Practice Provider Week
In September, Akron Children’s joins healthcare organizations across the country in celebrating the work of advanced practice providers. On Sept. 26, the annual Advanced Practice Provider meeting and awards celebration will take place at 6 p.m. in the Considine Auditorium. There are more than 450 advanced practice providers at Akron Children’s. Their dedication is truly […]
