Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Jodi Regan, MD, FACOG, a perinatologist with the Maternal Fetal Medicine department, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “My husband and I have nothing but wonderful things […]
CNP Samantha Macino is living out her dream of positively impacting kids’ lives
Growing up, Samantha Macino, CNP, dreamed of becoming a teacher to help students grow and achieve their dreams. While her life and career ultimately took a different path, she is still living out her passion of educating, advocating and partnering with families to positively impact kids’ lives through medicine. As our newest certified nurse practitioner […]
Renovated rehab department will expand access to therapies
Akron Children’s has completed the second and third phases of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion of Rehabilitative Services, one of the hospital’s busiest departments with children of all ages participating in audiology, speech, occupational and physical therapy. The new space, which opened to patients Dec. 6, dramatically refreshens and brightens a large portion of […]
Jenny Croft named Akron Children’s Cameos of Caring recipient
The annual University of Akron School of Nursing Cameos of Caring program recognizes exceptional, local nurses for their contributions to health care in Summit County and the surrounding area. On Nov. 12, Akron Children’s recognized Jenny Croft, NICU nurse, as its 2022 recipient for her clinical excellence. A graduate of the University of Akron, Jenny began her […]
Christine Young receives OONL 2022 Leadership Award
Congratulations to Akron Children’s Chief Nursing Officer Christine Young, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, on receiving the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership (OONL) 2022 Leadership Award. The award recognizes an OONL member who demonstrates leadership and innovation, promotes professional development, and exhibits mentorship and a commitment to the education and development of future nurse leaders. “This […]
CNP Josephine Petrovich’s work abroad prepares her for new role in hospital medicine
CNP Josephine Petrovich’s life and practice forever changed for the better after working abroad in Haiti with Akron Children’s Global Health team. During her time there, she cared for cardiac patients post-surgery, while providing education to Haitian nurses. Pulling her out of her comfort zone to care for kids in less-than-ideal circumstances taught her the […]