Akron Children’s is proud to announce that Julie Branch, clinical coordinator for Pulmonary Medicine, and Stephanie Estephan, quality initiative specialist, have been recognized as Top Nurses by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. This prestigious award celebrates the exceptional contributions of nurses in promoting community well-being. “Receiving the Top Nurses Award means the world to me,” […]
Co-founder of Walsh University’s Akron Children’s Dance Marathon fundraiser joins provider staff in New Philadelphia
Ten years ago, Emma Laubacher, attended Walsh University for undergraduate and graduate school. A native of North Canton, Ohio, she was familiar with Akron Children’s and the important role to provide quality, pediatric health care for communities outside of Akron. “Akron Children’s is a pillar, shaping the lives of so many children and families,” shared […]
After growing up in Austintown, Dr. Michelle Pfeffer returns to her hometown to care for patients
Michelle Pfeffer, MD, spent many childhood days navigating Akron Children’s, as her mother, Margaret Pfeffer, MD, worked as a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Akron for 30 years. “My mom would bring my siblings and I to her office to see our pediatrician. From an early age I found Akron Children’s to be a […]
Welcome Taylor Moresea, a physician assistant to the overnight staff at Akron Children’s
Growing up in Akron, Taylor Moresea became familiar with Akron Children’s from an early age as she herself was a patient. After being treated by various providers, she made it a goal to one day be a part of the organization. As part of her journey, Taylor served as a student physician assistant, shadowing health […]
Medical staff services sponsor provider teams for the Akron Marathon
Marathon weekend is one of Akron’s favorite traditions of the fall. Taking place Sept. 27 – 28, the First Energy Akron Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay Team event and the beloved Akron Children’s family fun run, is set to bring excitement to the streets of Akron while celebrating the spirit of community. Joining the nearly 14,000 race […]
No more sleepy lectures: Akron Children’s makes safe sleep training fun and interactive
Akron Children’s doesn’t take safe sleep lightly. In an effort to ensure all babies slumber safely, Akron Children’s incorporates safe sleep training to help employees educate parents on safe sleep practices and ensure all guidelines are modeled hospital wide. Unfortunately in Ohio, 3 babies die each week in unsafe sleep environments, but most sleep-related deaths […]
