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 […]
Earth Day, every day: Surgery department recycles plastic to contribute to a sustainable future
When Bonnie Humiston heard about the NexTrex Plastic Film Recycling Challenge, she took one look at the heaping pile of plastic waste in her department and got to thinking, hey, we can do this! “I loved the idea, and it seemed simple enough to manage,” said Bonnie, clinical coordinator for Akron Children’s Pediatric General Surgery, […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Dr. Stacy Generalovich
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Stacy Generalovich, DO, FAAP, a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Boardman, who recently received the following feedback from a patient family: “We love Dr. (Stacy Generalovich)! She’s been our daughter’s […]
Betty Siegfried retires after journey from student to senior analyst
Betty Siegfried went from being behind a microscope to in front of a computer screen during her nearly three decades at Akron Children’s. Her journey began with a 16-week summer job in the virology lab while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in medical technology. After her experience in the lab, Betty knew she wanted to continue […]