Rhonda Larimore, the hospital’s chief human resources officer (CHRO), considers herself a bit of a daredevil. The Pennsylvania native has rappelled off a cliff, white water rafted, fished for sharks (she caught a 225 lb/7-foot lemon shark!), rode a horse in Red Rock Canyon, got re-married by Elvis in Las Vegas, and most recently, went […]
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Meet Dr. Michael Bigham, Chief Quality Officer
We’ve all heard the saying ‘quality and safety are at the heart of everything we do’ when referring to the high-quality, safe and efficient care Akron Children’s employees strive for every day. For Dr. Michael Bigham, the hospital’s chief quality officer (CQO), leading this charge isn’t just his job, it’s his passion. In his role, […]
Meet Dr. Rob McGregor, Chief Medical Officer
A retired marathoner and former resident of Philadelphia, Dr. Rob McGregor, the hospital’s chief medical officer (CMO), has run the 72 steps leading up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, otherwise known as the “Rocky” steps, on multiple occasions. Although his joints can’t take that kind of pounding anymore, he is an avid cyclist and […]
Meet Lisa Aurilio, Chief Operating Officer
Having grown up in Girard, Ohio in the Mahoning Valley, Lisa Aurilio, chief operating officer (COO), says she is proud to work for an organization that is bringing high-quality care to her family and friends who still live in the area. As COO, Lisa oversees Akron Children’s Hospital’s operations and is responsible for all medical […]
New hemophilia drug gives Wiley new lease on life
When 9-year-old Wiley Moran was diagnosed at birth with hemophilia, a disease that prevents blood from clotting properly, it wasn’t a surprise to his mom, Katharine, who found out she was a carrier when her older son, Logan, was diagnosed with it at age 5. According to Dr. John Fargo, a pediatric hematologist-oncologist in the […]
Schroth Method aims to reduce need for surgery in scoliosis patients
In July 2019, Melanie Tamulewicz took her 9-year-old daughter, Elle, in for what she thought would be a routine well visit with pediatrician Dr. Cheryl Markle. Instead of being sent on their way with a ‘see you next year,’ the Tamulewiczs left with a referral to one of Akron Children’s spine specialists. “When Dr. Markle […]
