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Inside Children's
“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.
With more than 700,000 patient visits at 80 locations in the region last year, the needs of Akron Children’s Hospital continue to grow. From now until July, Akron Children’s is embarking on a 3-month, employee campaign, “My Promise. My Children’s.” on the Akron campus and “The Vision for Our Valley’s Children,” in the Mahoning Valley. [...]
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.
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.
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.
Respiratory therapist Christine Loomis sees Akron Children’s Hospital from both sides of the patient care experience.
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