Eileen Burg has a long history with Akron Children’s. As a teenager she volunteered as a ‘candy striper’ followed by a 3-month stint as a student nurse. In addition to volunteering, Eileen began donating to the hospital to honor her late husband, H. Peter Burg, who served on the hospital’s board of directors. Her first […]
Firestone grad looks forward to her debut in Charity Ball
Zoe Graham, age 19, is looking forward to making her debut as one of the honorees in this year’s 120th Akron Children’s Charity Ball, an event that recognizes and honors the participating women and their families for their commitment to the hospital and the community. As part of her service project for Charity Ball, Zoe participated […]
Celebrating 15 years of donor support in the Mahoning Valley: Beeghly campus growth made possible by our community
On Dec. 8, we’re celebrating the 15th anniversary of Akron Children’s Beeghly campus. We’ve accomplished a great deal since first opening those doors in 2008. And this growth was fueled by donor support. “Our donors and our community are the reason we’re celebrating this milestone,” said Paul Olivier, vice president of Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley. […]
Eileen Burg honored as a Champion for Children at Akron Children’s
Akron Children’s recently awarded the Champions for Children award to long-time friend, donor and volunteer Eileen Burg. For over 60 years, Eileen has been making a difference in the lives of some of our community’s most vulnerable children. It began when she served as a candy striper volunteer and later a student nurse at the […]
John and Karen Mayer make legacy gift of life insurance to support Akron Children’s NICU
There’s a particular feeling that John and Karen Mayer get every time they visit Akron Children’s. “When we come for a meeting or take a tour, we watch families with their kids,” said John, who’s a member of the hospital’s board of directors. “To think about how the hospital makes such a large impact on […]
Welcome Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, Lois C. Orr Endowed Chair in Pediatric Psychiatry
This spring, Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, joined Akron Children’s as the new Lois C. Orr Endowed Chair in Pediatric Psychiatry and director of Pediatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Her arrival comes at a critical juncture as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Office of the U.S. Surgeon […]
