Barry Nolf, engineering supervisor, has always let curiosity guide him. In high school, Barry’s electronics teacher laid the foundation for Barry’s interest in designing, developing and repairing electronics and problem solving. He taught Barry about integrated circuits just as this technology began revolutionizing the electronics industry. “Inspiration comes from the strangest places,” Barry said. “It’s […]
Women’s History Month: Dr. Shefali Mahesh
As part of Women’s History Month, Dr. Shefali Mahesh, medical staff president, endowed chair of pediatric medicine and subspecialty cluster director, and division director for nephrology and dialysis, shares her thoughts on her career and what it means to be a woman in medicine. What is your role at Akron Children’s and how long have […]
Women’s History Month: Dr. Prabi Rajbhandari
As part of Women’s History Month, Dr. Prabi Rajbhandari, pediatric hospitalist and program director for the pediatric hospital medicine fellowship program, shares her thoughts on her career and what it means to be a woman in medicine. What is your role at Akron Children’s and how long have you been with the hospital? I am […]
Dr. Vanisha Patel found her true calling in caring for sick kids
Growing up, Dr. Vanisha Patel dreamed of following the career path of either doctor or astronaut. Both professions would push her limits physically and mentally, and each new day on the job would be a wild ride, but caring for sick children ultimately won her heart. She discovered her true calling in medicine early in […]
Centers of Excellence continue to grow and develop
In 2020 the hospital began the process of outlining a strategy that would enable the growth of key service lines outside of its current regional market by designating a few select programs as destination Centers of Excellence (COE). According to Tina Sanzone, administrative director, “The goal of the COEs is to provide significant, additional support […]
Physician Assistant Audrey Swank keeps the bright side in focus
From a preschooler’s funny response to a child responding well to treatment, Audrey Swank is laser focused on the positive when at all possible. It’s a mindset that better helps her comfort and connect with patient families when faced with a bump in the road. Audrey brings that optimistic perspective to her new role as […]