Maria English, an Akron Children’s Gastroenterology nurse, has been caring for kids for a decade. She recently put her nursing skills to use in the Central American country of Honduras, taking a medical mission trip made possible in part to the Akron Children’s Nursing Career Path. Maria feels the call Maria and her family attend […]
Nurses earn DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
It was a double dose of celebration April 16 when Akron Children’s nurses Jean Christopher and Julie Krebs received the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors nurses who have dedicated their lives to delivering compassionate patient care, mentoring their fellow nurses and promoting a positive image of nursing. About Jean Christopher, MSN, APRN-CNS, FCNS […]
Employees work to reduce the hospital’s environmental impact
Sustainability efforts at Akron Children’s are about more than just being good stewards of the hospital’s resources. They’re also about ensuring a bright, healthy future for the pediatric population that we serve. “Our employees have led different initiatives over the years that have really made an impact on reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions at […]
With a combined 79 years of service, April Sherman and Crystal Cline retire
For the past 10 years, Supervisor April Sherman and Administrative Secretary Crystal Cline have worked side by side in Environmental Services (EVS). From welcoming new staff to managing daily operations, their dedication and hard work is evident in every corner of the hospital. “The EVS workers inspire me every day,” Crystal shared. “It can be […]
Akron Children’s hospitalists earn state breastfeeding awards
Akron Children’s collaborates with many hospitals, including Wooster Community Hospital. Our hospitalists – doctors who work inside a hospital and only care for inpatients – recently won awards for breastfeeding support provided to patients at the Wooster Community Hospital Women’s Pavilion. Healthcare Professional Award The Ohio Lactation Consultant Association (OLCA) recognized the Akron Children’s hospitalist […]
From the bedside to the boardroom: Pam Baker to retire after 43 years
In her 43 years at Akron Children’s, Vice President of Nursing Informatics Pam Baker has achieved an impressive list of accomplishments. She’s paved the way in everything from patient care to professional advancement, becoming the first chief nursing information officer in the organization. Pam was also the inaugural recipient of the hospital’s DAISY Lifetime Achievement […]
