In keeping with Akron Children’s commitment to physician well-being, the Graduate Medical Education (GMEC) Wellbeing Committee recently hosted a Healing Breaths SKY program workshop. The event aimed to equip fellows with vital tools for managing stress and fostering resilience in their demanding roles. The one-hour session introduced participants to SKY Breath Meditation, a scientifically validated […]
Dr. Jordan Weith joins Akron Children’s pediatric psychology team
Originally from northern Vermont, Akron Children’s holds a special place in Dr. Jordan Weith’s heart because it’s where she was first introduced to pediatric psychology during her graduate training. In 2017 she moved to Ohio to pursue her doctorate in clinical psychology at Kent State University. After completing her internship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in […]
Dr. Lauren Larkin-Barker joins urgent care in Beachwood and Boston Heights
Urgent care pediatrician Dr. Lauren Larkin-Baker has known since high school that she wanted to become a physician. Inspired by her late father’s compassion and dedication as an elementary school volunteer, she has worked with children throughout her life, from being a camp counselor to promoting health awareness with inner-city youth. “Children are incredibly resilient […]
New director of research, Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine
Julie Dillard, MD, MSc, has joined Akron Children’s as the director of research, Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine. In this role, she will work with the chair of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine and the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute to support research that impacts the care of newborns and their families at Akron Children’s. “Dr. Dillard’s work will […]
Akron Children’s ranked among best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
Akron Children’s ranked nationally in five pediatric specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the Best Children’s Hospitals for 2024-2025. Akron Children’s improved its position in Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology and added rankings this year in the subspecialties of Neonatology, Orthopedics, Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health, and Neurology and Neurosurgery. Akron Children’s […]
Dr. Julie Samora is new chair of Orthopedics
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Julie Samora, MD, PhD, is the new department chair of Orthopedics at Akron Children’s. Dr. Samora comes to Akron Children’s from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where she served as associate chief quality officer; surgical services director for diversity, equity, and inclusion; and director of clinical fellowship in quality and safety leadership at Nationwide […]
