It was Nov. 12 when little Rula Robinson was being discharged from Akron Children’s but already Christmas was on everyone’s mind. Rula had been in the hospital 238 days, but she would be home for Christmas. She would be with mom and dad, Sydney and Patrick, and her three big sisters – Arabella, Theia […]
Congratulations to this year’s APP Week Award winners
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,” […]
Advanced practice providers thrive in their roles on the night shift
Physician assistant Staci Shaffer has always been a bit of a “night owl,” so it’s no surprise that she is Akron Children’s first advanced practice provider (APP) night house officer, hired in 2017 when this service was added. “I am happiest at 2 a.m.,” she said. Staci loves the variety that this role offers, as […]
PICU nurse Christian Fair shares why working at Akron Children’s is more than a job
Akron Children’s bedside nurses are some of the first faces patients see when they are admitted to the hospital. As such, they wear many hats from caregiver to counselor to educator. It takes a special person to be a pediatric nurse, and Akron Children’s is lucky to have many exceptional caregivers, like pediatric intensive care […]
Hanging up the telephones: Tina Glass plans a retirement that features family, volunteering and farming
People in need have always found support from Tina Glass, telecommunications supervisor at Akron Children’s. As an ambulance medic and member of Akron Children’s critical care transport team, Tina provided emergency medical care and ensured the safe, efficient transfer of critically ill patients. She brought the same type of support to telecommunications where she and […]
A parent’s perspective: Witnessing the power of our PICU
Many of us wear multiple hats in life. Advanced practice providers are no different. They dedicate themselves to caring for children, but at home, they’re simply parents. The following story comes from a place many providers can relate to – the vulnerability of their own child’s health and the profound gratitude for the incredible care […]
