When physical therapy assistant Rosanna Koehler joined the volunteer group TWIG #13 (Together with Important Goals) in 2016 she did so with a few things in mind. “I already knew a number of ladies in the TWIG group from my neighborhood,” she said. “The social aspect of getting to know them better was obviously a […]
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Spencer Kowal named CFO, treasurer
Spencer Kowal has joined the Akron Children’s leadership team as the hospital’s new chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer. In this role, Spencer oversees budgeting and long-range forecasting for the hospital. He is responsible for the vision, protection and use of funds as a strategic asset for the hospital and will assist leadership in making […]
Evidence Based Practice leads to care transformation in rehabilitation services
Physical therapists Amy Krahe and Lori Ross jumped at the chance to attend an onsite evidence-based practice (EBP) immersion workshop led by expert faculty from The Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice. “EBP is common in the nursing world, but it’s less common in other clinical areas,” said Lori. “When the hospital’s […]
Shana Earle named vice president of professional, support services
Congratulations to Shana Earle, the hospital’s new vice president of professional and support services. In her new role, Shana is responsible for oversight of the organization’s professional services including pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, chaplaincy and support services including nutrition and environmental services. Shana joined Akron Children’s in 2010. Most recently she served as director of finance and business […]
Matt Groninger named VP of medical, surgical subspecialties
Akron Children’s Hospital is pleased to welcome Matt Groninger back to the family. Matt, who began his career at the hospital in 2010 as administrative director of the Heart Center and Surgical Subspecialties, most recently served as vice president of ambulatory services for Children’s Hospital of New Orleans. Matt says he is honored to come […]
Mike Mainwaring joins hospital as VP of community care
Akron Children’s is pleased to welcome Mike Mainwaring as vice president of community care. In this role he will be responsible for the Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) practices, Urgent Care, Rehabilitative Services, Adolescent Medicine, Locust Pediatric Care Group, the Children at Risk Evaluation (CARE) Center , Global Health, Sports Medicine, Chronic Care Education and Support, […]
