Akron Children’s is a place where compassion meets expertise, and where every team member plays a vital role in the care and well-being of its young patients. Dr. Naa Allotey, pediatric emergency physician and EMS medical director, embodies this spirit through her dedication to her patients and her unwavering commitment to her team. Dr. Allotey, […]
Black History Month: Dr. Naa Allotey
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. […]
CNP Cody McCullough brings a fun-loving energy to new role in emergency medicine
If you ask Cody McCullough, CNP, he’s a kid walking the halls of Akron Children’s in big-kid shoes. He’s a Harry Potter-obsessed, Sesame Street-loving, magic of Christmas-fanatic kid-at-heart. He says it’s this perspective that better helps him connect with children and families as Akron Children’s newest certified nurse practitioner in emergency medicine. So, it’s no […]
Emergency medicine physician Dr. Jessica Barnes plays medical detective when treating patients
Growing up, Dr. Jessica Barnes gravitated toward games that required solving puzzles. She enjoyed the challenge and, of course, the reward that often came with hard work: winning the game! So it’s no surprise as an adult she’d choose a career path she equates to a puzzle, where you have to employ good investigation skills […]
