Akron Children’s is celebrating two significant milestones that demonstrate our pursuit of zero harm and our ongoing commitment to patient safety – especially for our most critically ill patients. On April 17, 2024, our Akron Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICU) celebrated more than a year without a central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), reflecting the rigorous […]
Leading by example: Mom helps daughter find her way with a career at Akron Children’s
Two years ago, Lily Heath, psychometrist in Akron Children’s Neurobehavioral Health, found herself at a crossroads. As she prepared to graduate from The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and criminology, she realized the career she had chosen was not right for her. “I thought I wanted to become a police […]
From network engineer to RV traveler: Russ Johnson is ready to hit the road in retirement
Russ Johnson, network manager in Information Services, is hanging up his keyboard and mouse to embark on a new adventure – retirement! With his last day scheduled for May 3, Russ is eager to trade in his network cables for RV power cords. He and his wife, Diane, are seasoned RVers and look forward to […]
Photovoice Project: Akron students share what healthcare looks like to them in their communities
The glowing screen of a cell phone, grocery store shelves filled with processed, packaged sweets, a burned-out house. These are some of the photos Akron Public Schools (APS) students presented during Photovoice: Their Vision, Their Voice. APS Students from Jennings CLC and North High School shared 22 photos of what healthcare looks like to them […]
Earth Day, every day: Surgery department recycles plastic to contribute to a sustainable future
When Bonnie Humiston heard about the NexTrex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, she took one look at the heaping pile of plastic waste in her department and got to thinking, hey, we can do this! “I loved the idea, and it seemed simple enough to manage,” said Bonnie, clinical coordinator for Akron Children’s Pediatric General Surgery, […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Dr. Stacy Generalovich
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Stacy Generalovich, DO, FAAP, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Boardman, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “We love Dr. (Stacy Generalovich)! She’s been our daughter’s […]
