Akron Children’s Hospital staff are known for their talent and caring nature, but when 4 of its own unknowingly signed up to volunteer at the same medical mission trip, even they were surprised. “My daughter is a nursing student so she and I decided to go on a medical mission trip together,” said Heidi Sammons, […]
Helping Haiti: Knowledge Is First Defense
In October 2015, Akron Children’s Hospital was asked to participate in orientation for incoming pediatric residents at St. Damien Hospital. In addition to giving lectures to ensure a core level of understanding of pediatric topics, we were asked to provide residents with training on common procedures. St. Damien’s program director requested we focus on 4 […]