A typical day for Dr. Tsulee Chen starts off with feeding and walking her dogs at the crack of dawn, followed by running 10 miles in preparation for a Tough Mudder event, a hardcore 10- to 12-mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces.
A Day in the Life: Medical Lab Technician Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is April 22-26
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As most of us are finishing up dinner or watching the evening news, Kim Phillips is just starting her day at Akron Children’s Hospital. Phillips, a medical laboratory technician (MLT), works a 6:30 p.m.–7 a.m. shift in the centralized core lab at Children’s. She has worked in the lab for 13 years, starting as a [...]
A Day in the Life: Occupational Therapist April is Occupational Therapy Month
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Sometimes people are surprised when they find out that children receive occupational therapy. But a child’s occupation is being a child, and we work on skills they need to be successful,” said occupational therapist Jordyn Farver. These activities can include brushing teeth and getting dressed − or skills a child may need to succeed in school, such as writing or cutting with scissors.
Practicing what we preach: On the receiving end of patient-centered care
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As a member of the PR and marketing department at the hospital for 16 years, Andrea Joliet has worked with families and written about their experiences at Akron Children’s, but she certainly never expected to be one of those families.
A little jokester’s journey: Recruiting the best pays off
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Shawna Roach has always enjoyed the benefits that come with Akron Children’s family-centered philosophy for both patients and employees. She was a single mom when she began her career here as a medical assistant 15 years ago.
Powered by parents’ passion: Connecting with others for support
April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Judy Doyle lives by her motto, “Trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
No one knows better than Judy that sometimes, that’s all you’ve got.
