It’s not quite a baker’s dozen, but once a month Akron Children’s employees are awarded a sneak peek inside the new Considine Professional Building’s expansion as a ‘thank you’ for their participation in the hospital’s Bakers for Builders program. According to Anna Desrosiers, executive assistant and coordinator of the program, “We started Bakers for Builders […]
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AED donation honors memory of employee’s father
Mary Beth Habunek has no memories of her father. Coronary artery disease took his life when he was just 37 years old – Mary Beth’s mother, Eileen, was still pregnant. With only photographs and other people’s memories of her dad, Mary Beth wanted to do all she could to make sure the same thing didn’t […]
Dr. John Bober receives Acts of Courage award
It started out as just another day at the office for Akron Children’s psychiatrist Dr. John Bober. It was a warm summer day and he was sitting in his office in the Advanced Elastomer Building (AES) on Main Street. “It’s not uncommon for me to see people sitting outside my window because there are tables […]
Chris Witschey named 2017 Distinguished Service Award recipient
There’s a sign on the door when you enter the back hallway of the rehabilitation department with a picture of a black lab that says, “Francis at work.” If you think the rehab department has gone to the dogs, you’re half right. On any day of the week you will find longtime Doggie Brigade™ sponsored […]
Tami Cieplinski honored by March of Dimes for work in headache clinic
Every year, the March of Dimes, an organization that focuses on preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality, honors nurses from across Ohio at its annual Nurse of the Year awards ceremony. This state-wide event recognizes exceptional nurses, creates awareness of professional excellence, and promotes the future of nursing as a profession. Nurses can […]
Gina Altieri helps patients, families navigate cancer
Gina Altieri is a survivor in every sense of the word. In 2012 her world was tragically rocked when her 10-year-old son, Gino, died after a 22-month journey fighting alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles. After taking time to grieve, Gina was looking for a way to […]
