June marks Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in history worldwide. Akron Children’s supports and encourages all employees, patients and their families to be their authentic selves. To celebrate, we asked several employees to share what Pride Month means to them and how others can be stronger allies. […]
Dr. Rajeev Kishore looks forward to a retirement full of new adventures
Rajeev Kishore, MD, pediatric allergist and immunologist, decided to go into pediatrics after his father encouraged him. Dr. Kishore’s father, who was also a physician, saw a need for the specialty in their native India. A family member recommended Akron Children’s, providing the impetus for Dr. Kishore to come to Akron. “Initially, my wife and […]
Pediatrician Dr. Catherine Walker helps kids and families breathe easy
What’s the easiest part of Dr. Catherine Walker’s job? Talking to kids all day, of course! Children are fun, they don’t take themselves too seriously and they often have more insight than we give them credit for, she says. From a baby’s giggles to a preschooler’s joke to a teen’s future goals, kids are what […]
Kim Jaeger named Delta Omega Nursing Excellence Award recipient
Congratulations to Kim Jaeger, RN, for receiving the Delta Omega Nursing Excellence Award. Kim is currently the program coordinator for the Mitochondrial Center of Excellence (COE), a role she recently stepped into. Each year, the Delta Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International recognizes a dedicated clinical nurse from each of the area hospitals who […]
Pride Month: Alison Perkins
June marks Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals on history worldwide. Akron Children’s supports and encourages all employees, patients and their families to be their authentic selves. To celebrate, we asked several employees to share what Pride Month means to them and how others can be stronger allies. […]
PA Julia Schrof brings an adventurous spirit to new role
Julia Schrof, PA, doesn’t shy away from adventure. In fact, she recently rented a van with her fiancé to live and travel throughout Washington and Oregon for a month. They started in Seattle and drove down the coast, exploring Mount Rainer, North Cascades and Olympic national parks. Altogether, they hiked 115 miles and drove about […]