As far as Evelyn Samples, clinical nurse manager in Akron Children’s infant/preschool unit, is concerned, her career at Children’s was meant to be. When she was 5 years old, she was admitted to Children’s with congestive heart failure as a result of rheumatic fever. Evelyn was so sick that she wasn’t expected to live through […]
Gordon Edwards joins Akron Children’s as chief financial officer
After recently relocating to Ohio from Wisconsin, Gordon Edwards says he’s looking forward to becoming part of the community and exploring Northeast Ohio. “There are so many things to explore in this part of the country. So far, we are very impressed,” he says. “Although, the Browns/Jets game was tough to watch. How can you score a […]
Canton family uses a winning mix of luck, love & bingo funds to fill hospital shelves with toys
Several times a year, a large truck pulls up to the doors of Akron Children’s and boxes and boxes of toys are unloaded. Each arrival is like its own Christmas morning. The dolls, construction sets, action figures, fluffy friends, craft kits, classic board games, and “it” toys of the moment will cheer hospitalized patients on […]
For Kim Oldfield, retirement means ditching a set schedule and enjoying family and fun
Looking back, Kim Oldfield, nurse program coordinator in Akron Children’s pediatric epilepsy program, has always been drawn to caregiving. It started with babysitting in her neighborhood. Later, it was her mother’s enthusiasm toward nursing and Kim’s interest in science that spurred her on to become a nurse. “I thought I would be a nurse caring […]
Dr. Karas named Community Pediatrician of the Year
Some might say an outstanding community pediatrician is a strong advocate who goes the extra mile to meet patients’ needs, while working to improve systems of care that apply to all kids. Our very own pediatrician, David Karas, MD, is being recognized for doing just that with the 2022 Arnold Friedman Community Pediatrician of the […]
Dr. Susan Shah looks forward to a retirement filled with crafting, travel and family bonding
A wise mentor once told Susan Shah, MD: “Listen to and talk to your patients. The answers are always there when you truly connect with patients and families.” She took this advice to heart and made it a motto she lived by as a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Twinsburg. With every patient family, she […]