Some things get better with time and for retired Akron Children’s Hospital nurse Phyllis Mesko, her career is one of them. “In 1965 the 2 most sought after careers for a woman were teaching and nursing,” said Phyllis Mesko, RN, CPN. “During study hall my sophomore year of high school I was caught … [Read more...]
Volunteering grows from a hobby to lifelong passion
As a long-time volunteer at Akron Children's Hospital, Debbie Patterson started out as a family representative, checking in with patients and families to see how their hospital stay was going. "I would pass along any concerns to the appropriate staff and provide them with something to do to pass … [Read more...]
Photo Gallery: Opening day for Kay Jewelers Pavilion
The opening of Akron Children's Hospital's Kay Jewelers Pavilion on May 5 represented the latest expansion of what's considered the fastest growing children's hospital in the nation, and continued a 125-year tradition of providing top-notch, family-centered care to children and teens throughout … [Read more...]
Opening of Kay Jewelers Pavilion creates buzz on Twitter
Akron Children's Hospital opened the doors to its new Kay Jewelers Pavilion today, starting with the GOJO Outpatient Surgery Center at 6:30 a.m. The spacious, new ER then opened at 7:30 a.m., followed by the move of 39 tiny babies into the new 2-story Women's Board of Children's Hospital Neonatal … [Read more...]
Photo Gallery: Flower sculptures commemorate 125th anniversary
Look for these eye-popping, larger-than-life flower sculptures throughout the greater Akron area. Created by artists Stephen Canneto and Judith Spater, the vibrant, metal works of art are a gift to the community for supporting us during our 125-year history. A commemorative plaque is displayed in … [Read more...]
Kay Jewelers Pavilion transforms patient care (Infographic)
Have you ever wondered how many basketball courts could fit in Akron Children’s new Kay Jewelers Pavilion? Or how tall the building is in giraffes? Your curious questions about our new medical building are answered in this infographic. … [Read more...]
Photos: April showers bring metal flowers
We're commemorating our 125th anniversary with 25 colorful, giant flower sculptures around northeast Ohio. These beautiful blooms honor all the children and families we've served since 1890. The first batch of eye-popping, metal sculptures sprouted up around greater Akron on April 9, with the … [Read more...]
Beautifying our ‘backyard’ one giant flower at a time
Art has long played an important role in what we do and who we are at Akron Children’s Hospital, especially art that depicts life through the eyes of a child. So what better way to commemorate our 125th anniversary than with a community art program of brightly colored, larger-than-life metal f … [Read more...]