The opportunity to witness the miracle of birth every day is what attracted Laura Jackson, MD, to neonatology. But now serving in the role, she’s discovered another favorite part: cheering a family on as they are discharged from the hospital after a NICU stay. Whether it’s a few days or a few months, nothing brings […]
Sharing heritage and hope through Ukrainian Easter eggs
Decorating eggs is a popular Easter tradition that spans cultures. But for Maria Hartland, a licensed social worker in the Akron Children’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders, it’s a way to preserve and celebrate Ukrainian culture through the ancient artform of pysanky. Pysanky stems from the Ukrainian word “pysaty,” meaning “to […]
CNP Katina Kokkinos offers patients a daily dose of positivity
What stands out most about Katina Kokkinos, CNP? A talkative, friendly and contagious personality that’s sure to brighten any room. It’s a character trait that helps her get to know patients on a personal level, establish a good rapport and, ultimately, create trustworthy relationships. Katina brings that positive vibe to her newest role as Akron […]
Employee Foundation Council names scholarship winners
Congratulations to 18 students who were recently awarded the Employee Foundation Council’s (EFC) prestigious Hagey Scholarship. For this year, the EFC nearly doubled the number of scholarship awards, giving 18 recipients $1,800 each. The EFC also extended scholarship eligibility to college freshman and even some graduate students due to the impact COVID-19 had on the […]
Cardiac nurse finds herself in the right place at the right time
As a cardiac nurse at Akron Children’s, Lynn Urbanic, RN, knows the value of being in the right place at the right time. Every day on her way home from work, Lynn received a friendly smile and a wave from Ed Galloway, a former attendant in the Exchange Parking Deck. At the time, she didn’t […]
Dr. Hina Fatima feels right at home as Akron Children’s newest pediatrician
Growing up, it wasn’t a question of which career path Dr. Hina Fatima would follow — coming from a family of doctors on both her father’s and mother’s side — but rather which kind of doctor she would become. Not to mention, watching her mother, her hero, treat and support patients throughout her childhood made […]