At Akron Children’s, the future of nursing is being shaped by programs that foster both professional growth and personal connection. Through initiatives like the Nurse Technician and Career Launch programs, the hospital is creating a pipeline that empowers nursing students to gain hands-on experience, develop meaningful relationships with patients, and transition seamlessly into full-time nursing […]
Akron Children’s new texting options put your child’s health at your fingertips
At Akron Children’s, we know that parents often prefer text messages to phone calls, and we are excited to offer new texting features to make it easier to manage your child’s care. “We currently provide appointment reminders and confirmations, as well as check-in prompts and video visit invitations, via text message,” said Tina Sanzone, vice […]
Career Launch celebrates 5-year anniversary
Akron Children’s celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Career Launch program with a special graduation celebration on July 30. The milestone marked a significant achievement for the program, which has successfully helped 81 individuals pursue health care careers. This year’s ceremony honored 27 graduates, Career Launch’s largest class to date. “Career Launch has been instrumental […]
Newsweek names Akron Children’s a top pediatric hospital
For the second year in a row, Akron Children’s has been named one of the top pediatric medical centers in the United States, according to data compiled by Statista Inc. for Newsweek’s America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2024. Akron Children’s ranked in the top 40 in five categories and improved its positions in Endocrinology, Neonatology and […]
Outpatient surgery center in Beachwood opens
Akron Children’s new Outpatient Surgery Center in Beachwood is filling an important need by providing timely, pediatric surgical care to children in greater Cleveland. The new center, which is located at 3775 Orange Place, Suite 102, will initially provide pediatric gastroenterology, orthopedic, ear, nose and throat (ENT), and plastic and reconstructive surgery, with plans to […]
Akron Children’s APRN Pediatric Psychiatric Fellowship Program receives accreditation
Akron Children’s APRN Pediatric Psychiatric Fellowship Program was recently awarded accreditation status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This premier accreditation for Advanced Practice Provider (APP) fellowship programs demonstrates excellence in supporting the transition of APRNs and physician assistants into new practice settings. Akron Children’s is the first psychiatric pediatric fellowship program in the nation […]
