Throughout his 12 years at Akron Children’s, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert McGregor helped transform challenges into opportunities for growth. During COVID, Dr. McGregor co-led the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) at Akron Children’s, working 12- to 15-hour days for weeks. Despite the grueling schedule, supporting the staff and patients was one of his most […]
From Hero to Human: Med staff donates to Akron Physician Wellness Initiative in hopes of empowering providers in care
Providers need care and support, too. While looked upon as heroes to many families, providers are human, too. In today’s fast-paced workplace, providers are faced with unique challenges and stressors that are contributing to burnout, despite a devotion to the practice of medicine and the health of their patients. Issues such as less time with […]
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 […]
