Tina Murray, a parent liaison in the recovery room or PACU (post-anesthesia care unit), credits her youngest child, Aric, with launching her career at Akron Children’s. In 1982, Aric attended an early intervention program operated by the hospital and Kent State University. The experience was so positive for Tina’s family that when Aric transitioned to […]
Employee Meal is nautical and nice
The Kids’ Café became the “Regal Bambino Cruise Lines” on August 8 and Akron campus employees were served up delicious food by the hospital’s senior leadership team during breakfast, lunch and dinner. If the hospital’s annual “employee meal” is a way to say thanks to employees for their service, the employees returned the appreciation throughout […]
Chris Witschey named 2017 Distinguished Service Award recipient
There’s a sign on the door when you enter the back hallway of the rehabilitation department with a picture of a black lab that says, “Francis at work.” If you think the rehab department has gone to the dogs, you’re half right. On any day of the week you will find longtime Doggie Brigade™ sponsored […]
Leading by example: Mr. Considine shares leadership lessons in new book
Those who have had a chance to work with Bill Considine, CEO, might say, “He wrote the book on leadership.” Now, that’s literally true. Mr. Considine recently published “Leadership,” which draws on his experiences over the past 38 years at the hospital’s helm sharing his personal insights on how to become a trusted and inspiring […]
Bill Considine offers seven thoughts on 70 years – (VIDEO)
For hospital president and CEO Bill Considine, every day at Akron Children’s feels like a birthday, a gift shared with staff, patients and families. And while he plans to celebrate his own milestone birthday with family and close friends, he took a few moments to share his thoughts on the occasion with his extended hospital […]
Happy 70th Birthday, Bill Considine! – (VIDEO)
For hospital president and CEO Bill Considine, every day at Akron Children’s feels like a birthday, a gift shared with staff, patients and families. And while he plans to celebrate his own milestone birthday with family and close friends, he took a few moments to share his thoughts on the occasion with his extended hospital […]
