Akron Children’s welcomes the following new providers. Allergy/Immunology Pediatric allergist and immunologist Rachel Szekely, MD, FACAAI, has joined Akron Children’s Center for Allergy and Immunology. She sees patients at our health centers in Beachwood and Boston Heights. Dr. Szekely has been practicing since 2005. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Toledo […]
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 […]
Celebrating Akron Children’s ‘Champions’
At this year’s Champions for Children donor appreciation dinner, more than 200 guests honored the generosity of donors like Tom and Joy Murdough who make it possible for Akron Children’s to treat every child regardless of their ability to pay. The Murdoughs were presented with the 2017 Children’s Champion award for their long-standing commitment to […]
