Jessica Barbieri isn’t your average dietitian. Working in both the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and The Adult and Pediatric Burn Institute, supported by The Paul and Carol David Foundation at Akron Children’s, she plays a vital role in ensuring our most vulnerable patients receive the specialized nutrition they need to heal and grow. “I’ve […]
Dr. Steven Kuerbitz composes a retirement filled with playing pipe organ masterpieces, traveling the world and savoring life
Steven Kuerbitz, MD, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Akron Children’s, has never shied away from challenges. When he was young, Dr. Kuerbitz, his parents and siblings attended a church that had just installed a new pipe organ. He loved its sound. Although he was only 15, he decided he wanted to learn to play this grand […]
Heather Edwards named 2024 Liaison of the Year for championing school nurse certification in Ohio
Akron Children’s Heather Edwards, clinical coordinator, school-based health services, has been named 2024 Liaison of the Year by the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) for her work promoting certification on the state level. NBCSN’s mission is to advance the health and learning of students and the wellness of the school community through […]
Akron Children’s nurses awarded 2024 Ohio G.R.I.T. awards for transformative leadership in school-based health services
School-Based Health Services is celebrating nurse practitioner Allison Lantz and the department’s director, Michele Wilmoth, on their recent G.R.I.T. awards. Alison received the 2024 G.R.I.T. Provider Award and Michele the School Administrator Award by the Ohio School-Based Health Alliance, recognizing their genuine, resilient, innovative and tenacious contributions to school-based health care. Since 2013, Michele has […]
Akron Children’s celebrates its graduating residents
Akron Children’s is thrilled to recognize this year’s graduating class of 23 pediatric residents. Residency is a demanding yet rewarding time, and these individuals have dedicated themselves to excellence in pediatric care. As they embark on the next chapter of their careers, we’d like to recognize their achievements and celebrate their bright futures. We asked […]
Burn Institute Director Dr. Anjay Khandelwal receives prestigious FABA designation
Some might define an outstanding leader in medicine as a strong patient advocate who goes above and beyond to meet their needs, while making significant contributions to the field to advance clinical care and treatment for all patients. Our very own, Anjay Khandelwal, MD, director of Akron Children’s Adult and Pediatric Burn Institute, was recently […]
