You know the saying, “Choose a profession you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.”? That’s how Gina Schiavone defines success, and she’s happy to report she’s achieved it here. Akron Children’s newest neonatal nurse practitioner absolutely adores her job, assessing, managing and evaluating high-risk babies who need special care due to […]
From the way we build connections with our patients to the way we push the limits of medicine, working at Akron Children’s Hospital is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Education and mentorship opportunities available through Career Launch program
When Akron Children’s introduced its Career Launch program in 2019, it was with the intention of filling entry-level positions in specific degree paths. “A labor market analysis revealed that the people needed to fill critical roles weren’t available in our area,” said Patrice Russell, program manager. “So, leadership decided to do something about that.” Patrice […]
Getting to know Dr. John Crow, Associate Chief Medical Officer
While he may not have known from an early age that he wanted to become a pediatric surgeon, Dr. John Crow, associate chief medical officer and pediatric surgeon, had lots of practice honing his skills. From working with his hands at an early age as an apprentice electrician to helping raise nine kids, he has […]
New pediatrician Dr. Kristin Barrett is grateful for a career at Akron Children’s
Every night, Dr. Kristin Barrett jots down at least 3 things she is thankful for in her gratitude journal. On good days, it’s fun for her to reflect and celebrate a great day, but on the more difficult ones, it helps her refocus on the important things and find the silver lining. If you ask […]
New Orthopedic Sports Medicine Division Director Dr. John Polousky tackles new role with unique perspective
Dr. John Polousky can relate to young athletes facing surgical procedures. As a high school and collegiate football player, he, too, suffered from several injuries that required surgery and sidelined him for weeks at a time. It is these experiences that enable him to offer his patients a unique level of support, advocacy and understanding […]
Meet Grace Wakulchik, President and Chief Executive Officer
Grace Wakulchik, president and chief executive officer (CEO), is the type of person who always sees the bigger picture. In fact, she first demonstrated her business acumen at age 10, when she realized she was being underpaid (25 cents a loaf!) for her homemade bread. As a staff nurse, she wanted to help solve organizational […]
