Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are integral to Akron Children’s health care teams. That’s why Akron Children’s was honored to recognize their successes and vital contributions at the Advanced Practice Provider’s Annual Celebration and Awards meeting on Sept. 26. “Akron Children’s slogan, ‘More Than a Job,’ speaks to the work our APPs do every single day,” […]
Sports & Leisure committee is a big hit for med-staff wellness
In late August, a group of APPs and physicians across several Akron Children’s departments came together to serve up some fun on the pickleball courts at Akron’s Towpath Tennis Center. The first of its kind, attendees enjoyed food, mingling with peers, pickleball instruction and a chance to show off their newly learned skills in a […]
Dr. Szekely joins Akron Children’s to deliver top-notch care as a pediatric allergist and immunologist
Rachel Szekely, MD, discovered a desire to work in medicine as a teenager. While volunteering in a local hospital in her hometown, Willoughby, Ohio, she enjoyed bringing happiness to patients and creating a bright spot in their day. It was then she decided she wanted to do more to improve their lives and health. Today, […]
Julie Branch and Stephanie Estephan honored with Top Nurses award
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 […]
