Colette Libertin, pediatric nurse practitioner, comes from a large family. When Colette, the seventh of 8 children, was born, her oldest sister was in nursing school in Dayton, Ohio. Her stories about nursing impressed Colette, who decided to pursue nursing, too. “After college, I only interviewed at Akron Children’s,” Colette said. “When asked where […]
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Resident physicians receive Ohio AAP Special Achievement Award
Discussions about contraception are often uncomfortable for many pediatricians and their teenage patients. At Akron Children’s, residents Dr. Amy Buck and Dr. Maggie Dade are working to address this as part of a quality improvement collaborative with the Ohio AAP. Their efforts were recently recognized with a Special Achievement Award, which is presented each year […]
Alice Balasco says goodbye to the laboratory and hello to retirement
By the time Alice Balasco, laboratory data analyst, completed high school, she knew she wanted to work in a laboratory. Alice’s neighbor was a lab manager at a community hospital and helped her get a part-time job in the lab washing glassware. The experience exposed Alice to the vital role laboratory professionals play in health […]
Matt Hirsch exchanges toolbox for a fun-filled retirement
Matt Hirsch, regional facilities engineer, goes by many titles at Akron Children’s: maintenance engineer, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) technician, plumber, electrician and “fix-it” guy. When he began doing off-site maintenance work, he added a new title: ambassador. “Six years ago, the regional facilities role was created at Children’s,” Matt said. “Bill Considine (Akron […]
Beeghly Campus Addition Opens to Patients Today
In its continuing mission to provide high-quality pediatric care for children in the Mahoning Valley, Akron Children’s has opened a new 2-story addition for patients. This $20-million construction project adds more than 51,000 square feet to the current Beeghly campus. The new addition includes 47 exam rooms, including subspecialty and primary care, plus several support […]
Beeghly expansion dress rehearsal preps staff for opening
The stage is set. The curtain is about to be lifted. But before the show can begin, the players must perform a dress rehearsal, right? Whether in theater or with a major hospital expansion project like the one at the Beeghly campus in Boardman, it’s critical to be prepared to handle anything that might happen […]