Endowed chairs. We experience their value and significance every day at Akron Children’s. “Endowed chairs are vital to helping our medical staff and researchers pursue new and innovative treatments for our patients,” said Chris Gessner, president and CEO of Akron Children’s. “The generosity of our donors makes endowed chairs – and this cutting-edge care – […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Dr. Lisa Eggleston
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 Lisa Eggleston, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Barberton, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “I was in a visit with my daughter, and my […]
Akron Children’s pioneers Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for children
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a model of care that was first used in adult surgery. However, over the last four years, Akron Children’s has been pioneering these best practices in the surgical care of children to provide better pain control, shorter hospital stays, faster recoveries, fewer complications and greater patient satisfaction. Using best […]
