Brook Briner, telecommunications technician in Akron Children’s information systems infrastructure, entered high school at an exciting time. The digital age was the “next big thing,” and Brook’s dad knew it. A person who understood wiring systems would play an integral part in the digital world. “I wanted to become an auto mechanic, but my Dad […]
Akron Children’s celebrates patient safety milestones
Akron Children’s is celebrating two significant milestones that demonstrate our pursuit of zero harm and our ongoing commitment to patient safety – especially for our most critically ill patients. On April 17, 2024, our Akron Neonatal Intensive Care unit (NICU) celebrated more than a year without a central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), reflecting the rigorous […]
Leading by example: Mom helps daughter find her way with a career at Akron Children’s
Two years ago, Lily Heath, psychometrist in Akron Children’s Neurobehavioral Health, found herself at a crossroads. As she prepared to graduate from The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and criminology, she realized the career she had chosen was not right for her. “I thought I wanted to become a police […]
Arab American Heritage Month: Dr. Abdelaziz Saleh
Observed in April, Arab American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse culture and contributions of Arab Americans. Abdelaziz Saleh, MD, PhD, FACOG, is a maternal-fetal specialist and division director of the Fetal Treatment Center at Akron Children’s. To recognize the month, Dr. Saleh shares what his Arab American heritage means to him and how […]
From network engineer to RV traveler: Russ Johnson is ready to hit the road in retirement
Russ Johnson, network manager in Information Services, is hanging up his keyboard and mouse to embark on a new adventure – retirement! With his last day scheduled for May 3, Russ is eager to trade in his network cables for RV power cords. He and his wife, Diane, are seasoned RVers and look forward to […]
Photovoice Project: Akron students share what healthcare looks like to them in their communities
The glowing screen of a cell phone, grocery store shelves filled with processed, packaged sweets, a burned-out house. These are some of the photos Akron Public Schools (APS) students presented during Photovoice: Their Vision, Their Voice. APS Students from Jennings CLC and North High School shared 22 photos of what healthcare looks like to them […]