Recognized in February, Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans and their central role in shaping our nation. In honor of the month, Naa Allotey, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Akron Children’s, shares more about what Black History Month means to her and the individuals who have inspired her in her career. […]
Mahoning Valley APP joins board of local nonprofit in memory of daughter’s friend
Mallory Capretta remembers the day in May 2020 when she was working as the performance improvement coordinator in the Mahoning Valley emergency department (ED). A friend of her 4-year-old daughter had been brought to the ED for what her mom thought was dehydration. When Michelle Edenfield brought Melina, age 4, to the ED she had […]
Akron Children’s honors Pam Baker with first DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award
On Feb. 7, Pam Baker, vice president of nursing informatics, was named the inaugural recipient of the hospital’s DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor recognizes nurses who have dedicated their lives to compassionate care, mentorship and advancing the nursing profession. Recipients of this award are nominated for their dedication to nursing through active mentoring, […]
Dr. Joel Davidson named Community Pediatrician of the Year
Dr. Joel Davidson not only recently celebrated his 15th anniversary with Akron Children’s, but he was also recently celebrated with the 2023 Arnold Friedman MD, FAAP Community Pediatrician Award by the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Davidson was honored for his work and passion to improve health care for all Ohio’s […]
Dr. Elena Rossi retires after a career spent being a champion for children in the Mahoning Valley
For as long as Elena Rossi, MD, medical director for special projects, can remember, she has had a vision to guide her. Growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, she recalled sitting beside her older brother’s, Danny, hospital bed while he received blood transfusions to treat anemia. It sparked a desire to go into medicine and help […]
Dr. Kevin Watson connects with students during Future Healthcare Leaders’ Summit
Since the fall of 2015, Summa Health System has partnered with Akron Children’s and other community organizations to provide a day of engaging, hands-on activities for high school students from Akron Public Schools. This event, Future Healthcare Leaders’ Summit, is held on the University of Akron campus. The goal is to engage adolescents from Akron, […]
