From residency to retirement, pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Schrader’s guiding principle has been to surround himself with good people and treat them well. “I have been blessed to be a part of a great department and a great hospital,” Dr. Schrader said. Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Schrader credits three people for their impact […]
Lauren Armstrong makes surgery less stressful for patients and families
As a child life specialist at Akron Children’s Outpatient Surgery Center in Beachwood, Lauren Armstrong helps patients and their families cope before, during and after a surgical procedure. By using terminology that children can understand, as well as medical play with some of the equipment that will be used, Lauren makes a child’s surgery less […]
Caring for the people who care for kids: Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert McGregor retires
Throughout his 12 years at Akron Children’s, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert McGregor helped transform challenges into opportunities for growth. During COVID, Dr. McGregor co-led the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) at Akron Children’s, working 12- to 15-hour days for weeks. Despite the grueling schedule, supporting the staff and patients was one of his most […]
Nancy Carst – ‘the heart & soul’ – of Akron Children’s palliative care team to retire after 38 years
It’s difficult to say precisely how many lives Nancy Carst has touched during her career, but it’s a certainty that she has been the comforting presence for thousands of parents during the most difficult time imaginable – the time when a parent loses a child. Nancy is retiring on Jan. 3 after 38 years, first […]
Akron Children’s suture team celebrates 50 years of compassionate care
This year, the Akron Children’s suture team celebrated its 50th anniversary, a milestone that highlights decades of dedicated service and innovative wound care in pediatric emergency medicine. Led by Suture Program Coordinator Jason Clancy, the team includes 25 highly trained paramedics, nurses and certified surgical technologists (CSTs), who provide vital care in both the Akron […]
Pediatric Orthopedic Review Course empowers future surgeons
On Oct. 24 and 25, Akron Children’s hosted its 10th annual Pediatric Orthopedic Review Course, drawing orthopedic residents from across northern Ohio to the John S. Knight Center for an immersive educational experience. Endorsed by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the course provided a comprehensive review of pediatric orthopedic surgery, featuring 11 surgical […]
