Growing up in Elyria, Ohio, Laurie Fortune, staff nurse in Akron Children’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), participated in elite gymnastics, a sport that relies just as much on mental focus, discipline and dedication as athleticism to excel. These skills have been invaluable to Laurie as she cared for northeast Ohio’s littlest and most vulnerable […]
Quarantine vs. Isolation: Pediatrician clarifies COVID-19 guidance
It’s important to know the difference between “quarantine” because of a possible exposure to COVID-19 and “isolation” because a person is diagnosed and sick. Understanding these terms and following the guidance associated with each are critical steps for containing further spread. Dr. Hanna Lemerman, an Akron Children’s Hospital pediatrician in Fairlawn, explains how these terms […]
Shelley Walker receives NASW region 2 lifetime achievement award
Even though Shelley Walker, retired director of social work, no longer works at Akron Children’s, her impact on the hospital’s social work department is still earning her accolades. Shelley was recently honored at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)–Ohio Chapter’s annual social work gala as NASW Region 2’s lifetime achievement award recipient. The lifetime […]
Running season is upon us: Social worker asks what’s your why?
Signing up for a 5K race in 2014 was part of a New Year’s resolution for Rebecca Prather but, as it turns out, her year-long commitment to running became a lifestyle change that still fuels her motivation today. “I ran through high school but lost touch with it through college like many people do when […]
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