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Oncology Collaborations:

Childrens Oncology Group (COG)

Childrens Brain Tumor Network (CBTN)

Hematology Collaborations:

CHAT Registry

ATHN DataSet

ATHN Transcends

CDC Community Counts

Transplant Collaborations:

Collaboration with Cincinnati Childrens Transplant Team

ENGRAFT network

In process of obtaining FACT accreditation

Basic Science Research:

Hope Ball, PhD ACH Oncology/NEOMED research lab

NEOMED Campus Labs

Kent State University Labs

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This is The Land. The Land for keeping ’em talking. The Land for getting inspired. And The Land for living it up. No matter what, we’re never losing sight of who we are or who we’re always going to be. And for that, you’re welcome.

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City Life. Outdoor Life. Grab Life Right Here!

Hot metropolitan places alongside cool outdoor spaces. You decided which vibe will satisfy - we'd like to think you'll enjoy it all.

SEE WHAT GREATER AKRON HAS TO OFFER

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, please check with each attraction, venue and business for their current hours of operation and event schedules.

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What to do around Akron/Summit County

Akron/Summit County is a place where you can hit the trails and hike through beautiful landscapes, or see it all from the comfort of a train. It’s a place for people who want to enjoy a night at the theatre, or for those jamming along at a live concert. It’s a place where you can sit down to creative international cuisine, or you can indulge on local favorites like jojos and pizza, hamburgers, and more. If you're wondering what to do, Akron/Summit County has your answer!

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Ohio's Only National Park

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Ohio's only national park - boasts 33,000 acres of natural treasures and was the 7th most-visited park in the U.S. in 2020. Gaze upon the gorgeous Brandywine Falls, ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad through the heart of the park, and reconnect to nature by enjoying your favorite outdoor activities!

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Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. And to ensure families have convenient access to our pediatric care, we have 2 hospitals in northeast Ohio and 50 urgent, primary and specialty care locations. We also partner with other health syste…

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We accept one graduate of an accredited pediatric residency training program each year. Our program's 36-month curriculum and clinical rotation schedule are directed by faculty with expertise in the selected topics. First Year Clinical Rotation Schedule During the first year of subspecialty training, we focus on clinical and basic science knowledge and pediatric hematology-oncology skills.

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We're Your Back Yard

We conserve, sustainably manage and value natural resources for the health and enjoyment of our community, and inspire people to connect with nature through clean and safe parks.

Founded in 1921, Summit Metro Parks is the second oldest park district in Ohio. We manage 15,000 acres throughout 16 parks, three nature centers and more than 150 miles of trails, including 22 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Annual attendance in 2020 was six million visits.

The park district is funded by a Summit County real-estate tax, approved by 73% in April 2020. The annual cost per $100,000 property valuation is $60.54.

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Summit Metro Parks 975 Treaty Line Rd.
Akron, OH 44313
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Our attention to equity also extends to our staff. It's our goal to build a diverse workforce that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse team because different points of view strengthen innovation, performance and engagement, and offer better experiences and outcomes for patients and staff. We are also committed to diversity in the suppliers and vendors we do business with-both large and small-with the aim of driving economic inclusion.

We understand that to succeed we must treat each other with kindness, courtesy, dignity and respect. While the process will be ongoing, we have outlined some goals to help us on our journey:

Champion diversity, inclusion and equity, and demonstrate respect, and dignity to help our organization to become better.

Practice intentional awareness to ensure employees, patients and families from diverse backgrounds feel safe, represented and supported.

Use inclusive language and behaviors and learn about others and their differences, including their religious and cultural beliefs.

Speak up and hold ourselves and others accountable to treat every person with dignity and respect.

Providing healthcare tailored to the needs of children and families is at the heart of Akron Children's Hospital community mission - whether we are expanding care to over 90 service locations, or taking a closer look at the care offered at these locations.

Akron Children's is the home base for 2 Safe Kids Worldwide ® coalitions. Since 1992, Safe Kids Summit County has been based at our hospital in downtown Akron. In 2010, Akron Children's took the lead on Safe Kids Mahoning Valley, which is based at Akron Children's Community Outreach, Education and Support Center in Boardman. In 2016, Akron Children's Hospital became the home of Safe Kids Ohio.

Most childhood injuries are preventable, however, on average every year 512 children are admitted to Akron Children's Hospital as a result of a serious injury. Another 36,500 are treated for an injury in one of our Emergency Departments. Injuries ranging from schoolyard falls to high-speed automobile collisions are the leading cause of death and disability in children.

To reduce the incidence of childhood injuries, Akron Children's Injury Prevention team offers an array of injury prevention programs designed to educate children, parents and community members.

Reach Out and Read is a national program dedicated to fostering the development of early literacy skills among children as a standard part of pediatric primary care. The program has been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other organizations whose members recognize the value of treating the "whole child" as part of routine primary care practice. Research shows that a child's experiences early in life are critical to their ability to achieve their potential and become a productive member of society.

Akron Children's Hospital held vaccine clinics on both campuses and most pediatric office locations, drive-thru clinics at Health Centers and offered the vaccine at our urgent care locations to enhance availability of the vaccine for everyone.

Diversity Leadership Recruitment and Mentorship

Akron Children's Hospital is committed to working with diversity search firms for all open positions at the director level and above. These search firms help our recruitment team identify qualified, diverse applicants for hiring manager interview consideration.

We understand the need to not only recruit but retain a diverse workforce. As part of our retention efforts, we also offer a minority coaching and mentorship program for director level and above positions.

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups have been around for decades but have found new relevancy as issues of diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace affect everyone. These employee-led groups, comprised of members who share certain characteristics (gender, religion, race, ethnicity) are a safe space for employees, and allies who support their colleagues, to be their authentic selves. They create a sense of belonging and inspire new ways to view issues facing the organization and innovate solutions.

Currently, Akron Children's has Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for:

Minority Employees and Allies

LGBTQ+ Employees and Allies

Veteran and Military Employees and Allies

Healthcare Careers Academy

When Akron Public Schools was looking to engage business partners throughout the community for their new career academy model to give their graduates a competitive edge, Akron Children's Hospital was the first northeast Ohio organization to come on board. The Akron Children's Hospital Academy of Health and Human Services at North High School offers pathways in health care operations, early childhood education, biomedical science and allied health. In addition to financial support, the hospital offers internships, teacher externships, white-coat experiences, job shadowing and featured speakers.

Bridges out of Poverty

In 2014, the hospital launched Bridges Out of Poverty training to help employees develop a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by patients and their families living in generational poverty. Bridges training offers insight into how economic realities affect patterns of living and teaches staff how to support patients and families living in generational poverty.

Cultural competence in health care is broadly defined as the ability of providers and organizations to understand that each person has a set of values, beliefs and behaviors shaped by various factors and to integrate these factors into the delivery and structure of the health care system. Some of the ways we strive to achieve cultural competence in our care delivery include:

Providing interpreter services.

Recruiting and retaining minority staff and providers.

Providing training to increase cultural awareness, knowledge and skills.

Utilizing community health workers.

Incorporating culture-specific attitudes and values into health promotion tools.

Including family and community members in health care decision making.

Locating clinics in geographic areas that are easily accessible for certain populations.

Expanding hours of operation.

Providing linguistic competency that extends beyond the clinical encounter to the appointment desk, advice lines, medical billing and other written materials.

Utilizing the 4 pillars of patient-centered care (dignity and respect, information sharing, participation and collaboration) to enhance the patient experience.

In 2020, Akron Children's Hospital formed a Health Equity Steering Committee to ensure health equity is a strategic priority for the organization. By identifying 3 high priority concerns the committee is focused on:

Standardizing processes for collecting and analyzing accurate data on race, ethnicity, primary language, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and payor method to identify disparities.

Developing a system for consistently monitoring the organization's Health Equity Index.

Incorporating processes and elements of physical design to reduce health inequities.

The committee is guided by the following principles:

Promote enterprise-wide collaboration with a common goal of health equity for all by providing strategic framework to address racial/ethnic and other health disparities.

Continually defining the meaning of "health equity" as our organization evolves.

Identify and make recommendations regarding gaps in resources, tools and programs currently in existence and collaborate with others to operationalize organizational approaches.

Rely on evidence-based practices to gather accurate information and statistics and identify health disparities.

Initiate well-formed solutions that promote health equity.

Commit to continuous improvement and improvement methodology to lead or partner in the pursuit of health equity.

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Our attention to equity also extends to our staff. It's our goal to build a diverse workforce that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse team because different points of view strengthen innovation, performance and engagement, and offer better experiences and outcomes for patients and staff.

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Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders

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Our team includes board-certified pediatric hematologists-oncologists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, certified pediatric oncology nurses, pharmacists, clinical research associates, child life specialists, social workers, psychologists and educators. We also work closely with other specialty departments as needed, including surgery, pathology, radiology, pain management, nutrition, adolescent medicine, physical therapy, palliative care and genetics.

On average, we care for 8 newly-diagnosed children with cancer each month. The most common types of cancer are leukemia, brain and central nervous system cancers.

We are also active in national clinical trials for childhood cancer and blood disorders and explore the causes and treatment of these diseases through our basic science research program.

As a member of Children's Oncology Group (COG), we participate in the development of National Cancer Institute-approved treatment protocols and offer the most up-to-date cancer therapies. Our program is one of only about a dozen pediatric cancer programs in the country verified by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

As a major teaching institution affiliated with Northeast Ohio Medical University, we also train future doctors who want to specialize in pediatric hematology-oncology through our accredited fellowship training program.

For children and teens with high-risk tumors or cancers that have been unresponsive to standard treatment options, we offer individualized therapies through our Shannon E. Wilkes Targeted Therapy Program. This form of medicine uses information about the genetic make-up of a patient's cancer to identify drugs or other treatments that block the growth and spread of cancer.

Targeted therapies are typically less harmful to normal cells than standard chemotherapy.

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Our team includes board-certified pediatric hematologists-oncologists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, certified pediatric oncology nurses, pharmacists, clinical research associates, child life specialists, social workers, psychologists and educators. We also work closely with other specialty departments as needed, including surgery, pathology, radiology, pain management, nutrition, adolescent medicine, physical therapy, palliative care and genetics.

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Staff support for mental health and well-being

At Akron Children’s, we offer a number of resources to support the mental health and well-being of our medical providers. This includes:

Critical incident stress management

Our critical incident stress management team offers several services in the aftermath of an overwhelming event, such as the death of a patient or a significant traumatic event involving children.

Help is available 24/7 by pager at 330-914-1038.

Schwartz Center Rounds

These sessions provide a forum for our clinical staff to explore the emotional and psychosocial dimensions of care. Staff members present on a variety of topics focused on supporting caregivers and strengthening the relationships between patients and their care providers.

Chaplaincy services

Along with providing spiritual care to patients and their families, our chaplain is also available to support the spiritual needs of our staff.

A chaplain can be reached at any time by calling the operator who will page the chaplain on call. During regular office hours, Monday-Friday, you may call 330-543-8254 for non-urgent requests.

Employee Assistance Program

Akron Children’s has partnered with the Carebridge Corporation to provide counseling services for personal and family issues, such as marital and relationship issues, alcohol and drug abuse, stress management, family/parenting problems, depression or anxiety, or grief and loss. These confidential services are available to employees and eligible dependents cost-free.

Call 800-437-0911 or e-mail clientservice@carebridge.com.

Akron Physician Wellness Initiative

Akron Physician Wellness Initiative (APWI) is a new private entity offering FREE and confidential wellness support services for Akron Children’s residents, fellows, physicians and advanced practice providers. You can find them here.

Women Physician Association

Our medical staff female physicians are encouraged to join the Women Physician Association, a group that was formed at Akron Children’s to advocate for the professional development, advancement and well-being of women physicians who are credentialed here.

Find information on myKidsnet or contact Dr. Janice McDaniel at 330-543-8309 or jmcdaniel@akronchildrens.org.

Fitness center memberships

Exercise is a great way to promote both physical and mental well-being. To make it easier for our residents and fellows to participate in regular exercise, we provide free memberships to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health & Wellness Centers in Bath, Green and Stow.

Fitness center discounts are also available for employed members of our medical staff.

Lactation support
We are committed to supporting our breastfeeding trainees by providing several dedicated lactation rooms and a conveniently-located breast milk storage space in the resident work area. Read more about how we support our GME Trainees.

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At Akron Children’s, we offer a number of resources to support the mental health and well-being of our medical providers. This includes:

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the music that connects us all. Learn more about your favorite artists.

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Downtown events, culture and entertainment provide a wide range of things to do and see. Whether you're looking for a day of family fun or to catch a performance by your favorite band, downtown Akron offers a plenty of options.

From casual eats to upscale dining, you'll find delicious food and great atmosphere when you choose to dine downtown. When it comes to shopping, if you're looking for a gift or something for yourself, downtown shops and services are a must-add to your list.

Grab your friends for a night of dancing or spend the day wandering through galleries featuring artwork by local and world-renowned artists. Enjoy a day of recreation on the Towpath Trail or in downtown's green spaces.

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Introduction

America's Most Beautiful Concert Hall

Regarded by many music-lovers as one of the world's most beautiful concert halls, Severance opened in 1931 as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra. Today, the main concert hall is known as the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall.

Severance serves as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra for concerts, rehearsals, and administration. The building is also rented by a variety of local organizations and private citizens for performances, meetings, and gala events.

Directions & Parking

Directions

Severance is located on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in University Circle, about 4 miles east of Downtown Cleveland, at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East Boulevard.

Parking

The most convenient parking option is Case Western Reserve University's (CWRU) Campus Center Garage. The garage is located directly adjacent to Severance off East Blvd., and provides stair and elevator access to the hall.

Pre-Paid Parking

Pre-paid parking can be acquired at the point of purchase when you reserve your tickets for a concert online or over the phone. If you decide to reserve parking after purchasing tickets for a concert, passes are also available through most concert pages and/or by calling the Ticket Office.

Availability for pre-paid parking fluctuates from concert-to-concert.

Accessible Parking

Accessible Parking is available in the Campus Center Garage on a first-come, first-served basis for vehicles bearing valid DMV accessible parking placards or license.

Garage staff can direct you to those parking areas as well as van-accessible parking spaces. Prepaid parking is not required but still recommended to ensure a spot in the garage.

Additional Parking

Additional event parking is available in the Case Western Reserve University Lot 1 off Euclid Ave. across from Severance; at the University Circle Lot 13A on Adelbert Road; and at the Cleveland Botanical Garden parking garage on East Blvd.

Rentals & Private Booking

Rent a space at Severance for your wedding, party, or corporate event.

From the gilded splendor of the Bogomolny-Kozerefski Grand Foyer and the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall, to the intimate atmosphere of our Taplin-First Energy Suite and Reinberger Chamber Hall, the fine details of meetings, conferences, galas, and events are enhanced by our impeccable service and attention to detail.

In addition to singular events, Severance offers the perfect space to entertain concert attendees for before and/or after concerts.

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Design & History

The building’s architectural significance has been recognized by local and national preservation societies, including the Cleveland Landmarks Commission and the National Register of Historic Places, and Severance is a recipient of the Honor Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Designed by the Cleveland architectural firm Walker & Weeks, the building is named for John L. Severance and his wife, Elisabeth, who initially pledged $1 million for its construction. Elisabeth died unexpectedly early in the design process, and John Severance made additional contributions toward the building in her memory.

A $36-million restoration and expansion of Severance was completed in January 2000. The two-year Renovation Project was undertaken to restore the hall's original detailing, expand its patron amenities and services, retain and enhance its legendary acoustics, and to update its performance and support spaces to once again provide a state-of-the-art home for the Orchestra. The highest goal of the project, designed by David M. Schwarz Architectural Services of Washington D.C., was the preservation of Severance's acclaimed beauty and architectural integrity.

On September 30, 2021, it was announced that the main performance space would be named the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall, in recognition of the historic $50-million grant from the Cleveland-based Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation. Learn more about this historic grant and its impact, here.

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AKRON, Ohio - Akron Children's Hospital on Wednesday cut the ribbon for its new food pantry for eligible patient families.

Known as the Food Farmacy, the pantry is located on the first floor of the hospital's Considine Professional Building. The food pantry is part of a pilot program that aims to identify patient families who are experiencing food insecurity, particularly among families who have a child experiencing chronic health issues, according to the hospital. The program is funded by an Ohio Department of Medicaid grant to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

During her time as a state representative, Rep. Emilia Sykes played a key role in the passage of an amendment to the state's budget in 2020-21 and 2021-22 that funded the pilot program. The $1 million allocated to the program also funded food pantries at Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Summa Health, both of which opened last summer.

"This was and is a very near and dear project to me. It started when I was a member of the Ohio Legislature with an idea to try to bring the concept of food as medicine to our local hospital systems. In working with the Department of Medicaid and my colleagues, working across the aisle to figure out how we can actually fund something like this, we have the Food Farmacy pilot project," Sykes said.

Since the pantry opened three weeks ago, it has served 79 households and 364 people, according to Akron Children's Hospital CEO Christopher Gessner.

"Those of us who have been in healthcare for a long time have seen the importance of food insecurity and addressing food insecurity become more and more prominent and we know in pediatrics, how important the right amount of food and a healthy balanced diet is in keeping children healthy and seeing them grow and develop through their years. And so, it's a real honor for us to partner with so many important people in the community. I really want to thank Emilia for her vision and commitment, because without her energy behind this, we wouldn't have got the initial gift to make this happen," Gessner said.

The pantry offers non-perishable staples such as canned vegetables, rice and peanut butter, along with fresh produce, meat and dairy products. The pantry is also stocked with toilet paper and hygiene products when possible. Product availability will vary depending on food bank supplies, according to pantry coordinator Chanelle Waligura. During summer months, produce from the hospital's wellness garden will also be added.

Food Farmacy eligibility

Initially, pantry visits will be prescribed to families in the hospital's Locust Pediatrics Primary Care and Endocrinology practices who are experiencing food insecurity, which is defined as the lack of regular access to nutritional food, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. The hospital plans to expand the pantry's reach to other subspecialty areas in the future, according to Waligura.

To help identify patient families who can benefit from the food pantry, the hospital's healthcare professionals will ask individuals if they have been worried about their ability to buy food in the past year, or if they ran out of food and didn't have money to buy more. Respondents who answer yes to at least one of those questions can fill out a form to determine if they meet Ohio Department of Job and Family Services income guidelines for federal and state-funded food programs.

Food Farmacy accessibility

The pantry's location on the Akron Children's Hospital campus makes it convenient to pick up staples before or after appointments. The pantry offers reusable tote bags, and also has insulated bags to keep perishable foods cool.

"We want to make sure we are meeting emerging food needs by meeting people where they are - here on campus," said Bernett Williams, the hospital's chief of diversity, equity and inclusion officer and vice president for community initiatives. "We're already seeing value and benefits for families."

The pantry also has an iPad with translation capabilities that can help staff communicate with families who don't speak English or those who speak English as a second language.

Food pantry hours are Mondays-Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The hospital is considering adding pantry volunteers and expanding hours, according to Williams.
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The goal of the Global Health & Innovation program is to create future leaders in global and underserved health who overcome existing challenges through unconventional and innovative solutions that transform health care in resource-limited settings. This program is ideally suited for students who are independent, critical thinkers, not afraid to challenge and improve the current health system. Students can pursue this program at either the master's level or the graduate certificate level.

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For capstone projects, students ideally will work in teams and will be encouraged to examine opportunities for innovation that foster health, social and economic change in resource-poor settings. For these projects, students may join with peers from partner universities abroad to complete the didactic and practical portions of their training, and to carry out project ideation, design, implementation and evaluation.

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Students in the Medical Ethics and Humanities Master of Arts (M.A.) or graduate certificate program will learn to critically examine issues and values relevant to healthcare delivery, research and the healthcare organization. This course of study is ideal for busy medical professionals and students pursuing clinical and community-based work.

Individuals in the healthcare field are often faced with conflicting values, such as differences in opinion between a doctor and patient or the decision to change or deny treatment because of insurance policies. The medical ethics program at NEOMED trains students to evaluate ethical problems with logic, facts and values to determine the best course of action for patient, provider and organization.

Students who pursue this course of study will emerge prepared to make ethical decisions while considering the values of patients, families and practitioners as well as legal implications and medical board requirements.

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Medical Ethics Master's Program | Earn a Degree In Medical Ethics - NEOMED

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Servicios de acceso a idiomas

Servicios de acceso a idiomas se ofrecen las 24 horas del día sin costo alguno para los pacientes y las familias con dominio limitado del Inglés ( LEP ) o que son sordos , con problemas de audición , ciegos o deficientes visuales. Servicios incluyen:

Servicios de interpretación en persona en varios idiomas, entre otros la lengua gestual o de señas.

Servicios de interpretación telefónica y por video en aproximadamente 200 idiomas distintos.

Herramientas de asistencia para la comunicación para sordos, hipoacúsicos, ciegos o personas con incapacidades comunicativas.

Servicios de traducción de documentos.

Por favor pídale más información acerca de como acceder a estos servicios a un miembro del personal. Todos estos servicios están disponibles sin costo alguno para pacientes y familias.

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Servicios de acceso a idiomas se ofrecen las 24 horas del día sin costo alguno para los pacientes y las familias con dominio limitado del Inglés ( LEP ) o que son sordos , con problemas de audición , ciegos o deficientes visuales.

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Behind the Scenes of the PowerHouse Auditions

PowerHouse Dance Team hopefuls fight for a spot on the 2022-2023 team. Who will make the final cut? Stay tuned!

Cavs Re-Brand Behind the Scenes

Daniel Arsham brings spirit of the past into the future. Gold is back.

Gold is Back.

The NBA Cleveland Cavaliers have introduced a refreshed brand identity with an updated logo collection that reflects today’s Cavs, a young and talented team who are defining a new era for the franchise.

PowerHouse Pre-Audition Workshop

PowerHouse hopefuls gathered for an opportunity to learn from the coach and win an opportunity to advance to round two during this pre-audition workshop. Who will make the cut? Stay tuned for a behind the scenes look at auditions kicking off June 11th!

Offseason Workouts Through the Lens

Go inside Cleveland Clinic Courts this summer as members of the Wine & Gold come back to Cleveland to get in some work during the offseason!

Top Plays of the Season Recycled by Republic Services

Top Plays of the Season Recycled by Republic Services

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Fellowship in Academic Medicine: Teaching Track

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Fellowship in Academic Medicine

The Fellowship in Academic Medicine (FAME) is a longitudinal professional development program for health professions educators and administrative leaders who have interest in fostering academic excellence, innovation and scholarly productivity in health professions education. The program will:

provide programming to improve fellows skills as educators, and

stimulate and support the creation and implementation of innovative approaches to curriculum design, student learning and assessment, curriculum evaluation and outcome research

TEACHING TRACK

This track is suitable for health professions educators who are interested in improving their skills as educators, clinicians and scholars. Curriculum in this track will focus on stimulating and supporting the creation and implementation of innovative approaches to curriculum design, student learning and assessment, clinical teaching skills, classroom teaching skills, curriculum evaluation and outcome research.

Course Schedule

Sessions will be held the second Wednesday of each month from January to October.
The January, May and October sessions will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the NEOMED Rootstown campus. All other sessions will be held virtually via Zoom 8 a.m. - noon. Final schedule will be shared with Fellows upon acceptance.

2022 Session Dates (Wednesdays):

Course Work

The FAME program utilizes a cohort-based model, designed to help prepare health professionals, researchers, and administrative leaders for teaching and leadership roles at academic health centers.

Cohort model encourages collaboration and networking across institutions

Learner-centered curriculum

Protected time to contribute to scholarly activities

Highly interactive courses taught by expert faculty and Master Teachers

Cohort size limited to approximately 10 Fellows

Fellowship Certificate from NEOMED

Tuition Fees
*A limited number of $500 scholarships will be available to FAME alumni and NEOMED faculty
Certification

At the completion of of the track, fellows will receive a Fellowship Certificate from Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Application period

Applications for FAME 2022 are now closed.

If you are interested in applying for the 2023 FAME Teaching Track, please contact facultyengagement@neomed.edu.

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The Akron Zoo is your zoo for coming nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world.

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We serve as the liaison between the hospital and local, state and federal government officials as well as community-based organizations. We strive to improve the health status of children and teens in our region through:

Promoting and communicating public health advocacy efforts

Engaging community partners and public officials to develop child health policy

Fostering relationships with governmental organizations and officials

Interacting with local, state and national advocacy organizations

Facilitating tours for public officials and community stakeholder visits to Akron Children's locations

Educating employees and physicians on advocacy with public officials and facilitating interactions

How you can help

One of the most effective ways to help protect the health and safety of children is to advocate on their behalf. The term "legislative advocacy" means supporting laws and policies that will benefit children, and opposing ones that won't. Go to legislative advocacy to learn why it's important to Akron Children's and what you can do to help.

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Join Great Lakes Science Center, and its partner NASA Glenn Research, from April 6-8 for the Total Eclipse Fest 2024, a three-day celestial celebration at North Coast Harbor in downtown Cleveland.

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A community where all people value science, technology, engineering, and math to inform decision-making and enrich lives.

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Mission Statement

To be a gathering place for children and families, where play inspires exploration, discovery, and problem solving.

Vision Statement

We envision a community shaped by lifelong learners, who provide innovative leadership inspired by creativity and diverse perspectives.

Our History

The Akron Children's Museum was founded by a small group of young parents who, after visiting numerous children's museums throughout the U.S. and querying their peers, determined that such an institution was indeed needed, and could serve Akron and the surrounding region well with Akron-centric, unique experiences. Their plans were set in motion in 2012 and 2013, when the founding board commissioned feasibility and market studies. In 2014 ACM received its nonprofit status from the IRS, added new board members and began fundraising to realize the vision. In 2015, a partnership with The City of Akron was forged with ACM's Holiday Pop-Up Site at Lock 3. We officially opened our doors on November 25, 2016.

What is a children's museum?

Children's museums are places where children learn through play and exploration in environments created JUST FOR THEM.

Reflecting their diverse communities, children's museums create playful, interactive learning experiences. In an increasingly complex world, children's museums provide a place where kids and their families can experience learning and playing together.

More and more families visit children's museums each year for the unique, face-to-face fun, enlightenment and shared experiences not available at other attractions. Children's museums also contribute to the local economy and, in ACM's case, also support efforts to continue the renaissance of our downtown area through addition of more safe, inspired and accessible family activities.

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To be a gathering place for children and families, where play inspires exploration, discovery, and problem solving. We envision a community shaped by lifelong learners, who provide innovative leadership inspired by creativity and diverse perspectives. The Akron Children's Museum was founded by a small group of young parents who, after visiting numerous children's museums throughout the U.S.

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Akron Children's Named Among World's Best Specialized Hospitals in 2023

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Akron Children's Hospital has been named one of the top pediatric medical centers in the world for the second year in a row, according to Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2023 rankings.

Akron Children's ranked 22nd among the best pediatric hospitals worldwide. There were 200 pediatric hospitals included in the rankings.

"It's an honor to see Akron Children's Hospital on this list of internationally known children's health care providers," said Chris Gessner, president and CEO. "It is a real tribute to our talented and dedicated staff and providers who work tirelessly every day to improve the health of children, teenagers, and young adults in Northeast Ohio and beyond."

Newsweek compiled the rankings to help patients and their families know which hospitals have the most accomplished physicians and diagnosticians and advanced technology to offer the highest level of care.

Together with Statista, Newsweek looked at the best hospital facilities based on expertise in 11 different specialties.

In addition to the Newsweek ranking, Akron Children's is ranked as a top hospital in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics in U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals Rankings for 2022-2023.

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Akron Children's Hospital has been named one of the top pediatric medical centers in the world for the second year in a row, according to Newsweek's World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2023 rankings. Akron Children's ranked 22nd among the best pediatric hospitals worldwide. There were 200 pediatric hospitals included in the rankings.

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Lake Erie’s name is derived from “erielhonan,” which is Iroquoian for “long tail.” Aptly named, over 40 km of its sandy shore stretches out as a peninsula into the deepest part of the lake where sweeping sand cliffs dominate, left behind after the ancient glacial retreat. Erie is the most southerly, shallow, and biologically diverse of all of the Great Lakes. Its shallow depth makes it the warmest Great Lake and a favourite destination for summer recreationists and migrating birds. Lake Erie also supports a variety of industries and is home to one of the world’s largest and most valuable freshwater commercial and sport fisheries.

Lake Erie in a nutshell:

The 13th largest lake in the world by surface area

The 2nd smallest of the Great Lakes by surface area

The shallowest Great Lake with an average depth of 19 m (62 ft)

The second-to-last and most southerly Great Lake, with water flowing in from Lake Huron and out to Lake Ontario

Home to approximately 12.4 million people

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Why is Lake Erie so important?

Erie is the most biologically productive and diverse of all the Great Lakes due to its warm shallow waters. Alongside this astounding biodiversity, more than 11 million people get their drinking water from the Lake Erie watershed. Not only that, but most of the water that flows through the lake moves north and empties out through the Niagara River before entering Lake Ontario. This movement provides hydroelectric power to millions of Canadians and Americans via the thundering power of Niagara Falls.

Did You Know?

Approximately 33% of the Great Lakes population (11 million out of 34 million) lives within the Lake Erie watershed!

Precious environment

Since its waters are so shallow, they are highly productive. Lake Erie’s sandy shores are critical stopover grounds for thousands of migratory birds and butterflies each year. These regions offer one-of-a-kind wildlife viewing opportunities: Throughout the year, butterflies, songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl flock to the region in a natural spectacle like no other. Lake Erie also supports the highest fish production of all the Great Lakes and is considered to be the Walleye capital for the world.

Along with its productive waters, Erie’s shores also host nutrient-rich soils that grow generous amounts of concord grapes, earning it the nickname “The Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt.” This region supports the largest vine culture in North America, outside of California.

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Did You Know?

Lake Erie has its very own mythical lake monster (named Bessie) that was first sighted in 1793. Unfortunately, it’s likely nothing but a very large Lake Sturgeon.

Regional economy

Among many things, the Lake Erie watershed is farm country. From the supply of freshwater to the soil itself, the Great Lakes create rich agricultural lands. In fact, half of Canada's prime agricultural lands sit on the north shores of Lake Erie and across to Lake Ontario. Most of the region surrounding Lake Erie has been intensely urbanized and turned into agricultural land. Here you will find a wide variety of produce, including fruit, grains, and other crops.

Erie hosts 17 distinct metropolitan areas, each with populations of over 50,000 people. Lake Erie also supports billions of dollars in commercial and recreational fisheries, providing jobs for over 10,000 workers each year. Despite its smaller size, we eat more fish from Lake Erie than all of the other Great Lakes combined!

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Lake Erie geography: What’s here?

Most of the water that flows through Lake Erie exits through the raging Niagara Falls, connecting Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. Erie’s sandy shores touch the Province of Ontario and four U.S. states — New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. Long Point (in Point Pelee National Park) punctuates Lake Erie’s prolific sand supply as the southernmost point in Canada. There are also extensive marshland habitats that are home to a wide variety of plants and animals.

Lake Erie is dotted with over 26 islands and a resulting 1,400 km of shoreline. Most of the eastern and western shorelines are made of clay and silt deposits, making Erie’s shoreline more likely to erode than the resistant dolomite rock of many other Great Lake shorelines. These shores continue to provide minerals to the surrounding communities, including salt mines and the largest sandstone quarry in the world in Ohio.

Did You Know?

There are rocks within the Lake Erie watershed that date back 400 million years ago, formed from an ancient tropical ocean reef habitat.

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A brief history of Lake Erie

Lake Erie was one of the first Great Lakes to be uncovered by the ancient glacier retreat. Thousands of years ago, there was an ancient river that was gradually deepened by the scraping of an ancient retreating glacier. The shale and limestone rock was eroded to create one long and wide depression. It was uncovered anywhere between 12,000 and 1 million years ago and eventually reached its current shape and size less than 4,000 years ago.

In more recent times, the lake suffers from high amounts of phosphorus and nitrogen due to runoff from the surrounding industries. These increased nutrient levels cause periodic algal blooms, creating dead zones by using up all the oxygen in the water. The blooms even caused a river in Ohio to catch fire in the 1960s! The results from this intense pollution lead to the eventual implementation of the Clean Water Act (passed in 1972) and continued advocacy and restoration work today.

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Did You Know?

Even though it is the warmest lake during the summer, Lake Erie freezes over during most winters — much more than any other great lake — due to its shallow depth.

Appreciating Lake Erie

With its extensive beaches and tremendous biological diversity, Lake Erie is a wonder to see. A popular spot to visit is Point Pelee National Park — a star-gazing and bird-viewing haven. Spring brings a symphony of songbirds, while fall brings the Monarch Butterflies and impressive, predatory Raptors (a type of predatory bird). Point Pelee is a dark sky reserve, free from artificial light pollution, highlighting skies peppered with millions of stars. Port Stanley is another popular spot. Here you will find a quaint, maritime-like town and sweeping, sandy beaches.

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Protecting Lake Erie

As the shallowest Great Lake, Lake Erie is very susceptible to habitat destruction, pollution, and a changing climate. In past decades, it suffered from pollution from surrounding agricultural and urban settlements. The resulting toxic algae blooms posed risks to our drinking supplies, economy, and quality of life. Thanks to work that has been done to protect and restore the lake, some of Lake Erie’s environmental damage has diminished since the 1970s.

Today, this resilient little lake continues to be a home to valuable habitats supporting thousands of plant and animal species and over 12 million people. Lake Erie provides us with drinking water, recreation, transportation, energy, and food. We must work together to understand and protect this critical ecosystem. The first step is to visit this warm, productive, shallow, diverse, and sandy lake and experience firsthand all that Lake Erie has to offer.

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Lake Erie is the warmest of the Great Lakes and is a prime destination for outdoor activities. Connect with Lake Erie using Great Lakes Guide.

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Akron Children's Hospital has been named to Forbes magazine's Best-in-State Employers list. The award recognizes employers who excel at providing excellent employment opportunities at the local and national level.

Forbes compiled the list by working with market research firm Statista to survey 70,000 U.S. employees across 25 industries. Statista collected direct recommendations from Children's employees, as well as indirect recommendations from workers in the health care industry. The survey considered every aspect of an employee's experience, including working conditions, salary, potential for growth and diversity.

"Our hospital is proud to receive this award, particularly since it's based on employees' experiences and recommendations," said Rhonda Larimore, chief human resources officer at Akron Children's. "We work hard at balancing employee needs and business needs related to compensation, benefits and work culture. We realize that when our employees feel engaged, it helps them be the best they can be. That, in turn, positively impacts the patients and families we serve."

Forbes, which is well-known for its lists, has recognized Akron Children's multiple times in the past. In 2020, Children's was named to Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and Best Employers for Women lists. Another significant Forbes award came earlier this year: America's Best Large Employers (2022).

"Our leadership team is incredibly grateful to our employees," Larimore said. "Employees understand how meaningful our work is: we're responsible for taking care of the kids, teenagers and young adults in northeast Ohio. Parents entrust their children's lives with us. Our employees have always viewed their work as more than a job."

Akron Children's continues to earn national recognition, including its ranking among the best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Visit the hospital's 2022 Facts and Stats page for a list of recent awards and honors.

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Akron Children's Hospital has expanded and reconfigured its main front entrance and completed a major $14 million renovation and expansion of its rehabilitative services area.

Rehabilitative Services is one of the downtown Akron hospital's busiest departments with children of all ages participating in audiology, speech, occupational and physical therapy.

The former front entrance of the hospital - with its circular driveway, large rotating doors and an escalators that led to the main lobby of the hospital - has been reconfigured. The new entrance now has a drop-off entrance for parents with valet available, a two-story lobby and expanded rehab services.

The new setup helps avoid longer walks across pedestrian bridges, hospital officials said.

Much of space comes from the former neonatal intensive care unit, which was relocated to the Kay Jewelers Pavilion, and space gained by adding 22,000 square feet to the front of the hospital on Bowery Street.

"We love the bright colors and sunshine that we will now have in these patient care spaces, but, most of all, we are excited that this project will allow us to serve many more children," said Chris Gessner, president and CEO of Akron Children's. "We are projecting a 34% increase in rehab visits over the next three years."

The new areas match updated features at the hospital's other regional health centers, said Chris Kwee, director of Rehabilitative Services.

"We added four large group spaces, such as an adolescent gym with a regulation-size half-court basketball hoop, toddler and infant gyms, a realistic track that kids love and a large sensory integration room that kids view as a giant playground but is actually just a fun, child-friendly place to develop their skills," Kwee said.

Better access for families

Reconfiguring and expanding the front entrance to the hospital was critical for two reasons, said Brian Lapolla, vice president of facility operations and logistics.

"We wanted to improve the access and patient family experience as they were coming into the main hospital, but it also gave us an opportunity to add a front door to our Rehabilitative Services Department that will benefit from such easy access to drop off for our patients and families," he said.

The area has a welcome desk with attendants to help direct patients to various parts of the hospital. There also is access to Perkins Park, which has an outside space and playground equipment often used by families who are waiting or visiting the hospital, as well as by patients for therapy, Lapolla said.

The new space features colorful wall art created by children themselves, interactive feature, and whimsical touches. A large mural in the two-story atrium outside Rehabilitative Services features a QR code that families can scan with their digital device to do a "digital seek and find" on the mural, said Lapolla. An app gives waiting patients or siblings interactive activities to find in the mural, he said.

What's new in the area?

The larger rehabilitative therapy areas are connected to the existing rehab space and consolidate therapies into one area, said Dr. Micah Baird, medical director for rehabilitation and a pediatric physiatrist.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, some therapists had to work in conference rooms in the Considine Professional Building across the street from the main hospital, he said.

The new larger area now has areas tailored to the age group and size of patients and private therapy rooms for patients who may get overwhelmed in a larger group space, said Baird.

The therapists gain 33,000 square feet for a total of 55,000 square feet. That includes 23 new treatment rooms and workrooms, as well as much needed space for key types of equipment, such as a bodyweight support system used in physical therapy for children having difficulty putting weight through their legs.

The expansion also includes a new inclusive outdoor playground that was especially designed for use in therapy and for children with all abilities.

Sports rehabilitation services continue to be on the seventh floor of the Considine Building.

Donations help fund expansion

The new renovated areas are the second and third phases of a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation and expansion of the Rehabilitative Services Department.

The $14 million project spanned a year of construction. Hasenstab Architects, BWK Engineering and Thomarios Construction were involved with the project.

"Philanthropy played a major role in making this project happen," said Shelly Brown, executive director of the Akron Children's Hospital Foundation and vice president of development. "The support for this hospital and families we serve is a defining characteristic of our community as evidenced by the $4 million we raised for this phase of the project. We are so grateful for the generosity of all of our donors committed to healthy futures for today's patients."

Rehab Services offers critical services for patients served by nearly every other hospital department, from children suffering traumatic injuries to those with developmental delays and those regaining skills after surgery or lengthy hospitalizations.

Rehab services are offered on an inpatient and outpatient basis, as well as through day programs, Baird said.

"Gaining this space allows us to potentially hire additional therapists and improve our capacity to reduce our waitlists," said Kwee. "We think the beautiful design and easy access of this space - especially for families who have several therapy appointments in one week - will be a huge satisfier for our patients."

On Monday, 2-year-old Amelia Logsdon of Warren was receiving inpatient occupational therapy in one of the new gym areas.

"The new facility is great." said her mother, Leandra Logsdon. "It's a lot bigger, so it makes for more room for patients to come through."

Beacon Journal staff reporter Betty Lin-Fisher can be reached at 330-996-3724 or blinfisher@thebeaconjournal.com. Follow her @blinfisherABJ on Twitter or www.facebook.com/BettyLinFisherABJ. To see her most recent stories and columns, go to www.tinyurl.com/bettylinfisher.

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Akron Children's Hospital has expanded and reconfigured its main front entrance and completed a major $14 million renovation and expansion of its rehabilitative services area. Rehabilitative Services is one of the downtown Akron hospital's busiest departments with children of all ages participating in audiology, speech, occupational and physical therapy.

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The Easy Getaway - Grab Life Right Here - Akron and Summit County

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Do more. Enjoy more. From family fun to romantic getaways, it's all here! Restaurants are close to the arts, live music, and shopping. If you're looking for outdoor adventure, Ohio's only National Park is right here. Get a Greater vacation in Greater Akron! Visit https://www.grabliferighthere.com/

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Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery Scorecard

A hospital's pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery score is based on various measures of clinical care. Eighty-seven percent of each hospital's score comes from data collected through a detailed U.S. News clinical survey of children's hospitals, such as survival following complex surgery, management and control of epilepsy, prevention of surgical complications and infection, commitment to best practices, and the availability of services such as specialized epilepsy treatment and rehabilitation. The remaining percent reflects expert opinion of pediatric specialists and subspecialists who responded to surveys in 2020, 2021 and 2022 and recommended the hospital for serious cases in pediatric neurology. See the full U.S. News national rankings in Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery.

Overall Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery Score
National Score Distribution

Outcomes and Experience (42.5% of score)

Higher numbers suggest better survival odds, fewer complications and more patients treated.

Numbers of Patients and Procedures (3.8% of score)

Hospitals with higher volumes tend to have higher survival rates and fewer complications.

Key Programs, Services and Staff (13.1% of score)

Care of challenging patients demands hands-on attention and highly specialized expertise.

Professional Recognition (15.8% of score)

Endorsements by respected national organizations demonstrate high standards.

Recognized as Nurse Magnet hospital

Recognition by American Nurses Credentialing Center as of January 14, 2022, indicates high nursing standards.

Quality Improvement Efforts (20.6% of score)

Shows hospital's commitment to accepted guidelines, information technology and clinical research.

Patient Support (4.2% of score)

How actively hospital aids and engages with patients and caregivers.

Rankings and ratings at this hospital

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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is a tourist excursion railway and private sector, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization operating in partnership with Cuyahoga Valley National Park located in Northeast, Ohio.

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Akron's redone Bowery District is looking to generate buzz as the weather warms up and pandemic restrictions are lifted.

The $43 million project that redeveloped six blighted buildings along South Main Street next to the Akron Civic Theatre into a live-work-play environment has the "live" part largely done. More than 90% of the apartments in the project are now full, according to Bowery Development Group.

Street-level retail, however, remains vacant. Finding businesses to fill those spaces has been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and also by the lengthy city project to reconstruct and resurface South Main Street.

But the empty Bowery District storefronts soon will be getting filled up by Curated Storefront, the local nonprofit organization that designs and installs public art installations in unused spaces in downtown Akron.

"We recognize the regenerative potential of visual arts to bring people downtown and add to the development of a thriving culture in downtown Akron," Don Taylor, majority partner of Bowery Development Group, said in a news release. Taylor is head of Welty Building Co.

"While 91% of The Bowery District apartments have been leased, COVID has stalled retailers from leasing, though interest has been growing," Taylor said. "Promoting the visual arts contributes to a positive impact on the quality of life and attracts a strong workforce and prospective tenants, and we are quite pleased with Curated Storefront's contribution to a thriving downtown Akron."

The opening event will be inviting the public, starting May 27, to see "Clayton Bailey's World of Wonders" exhibit in the ground floor of the Landmark Building at Main and Bowery.

The kickoff event is 5 to 10 p.m. and will include live entertainment, said Courtney Cable, creative director for Curated Storefront.

Curated Storefront is looking at the Bowery District as performance, not just display, space, Cable said. The Landmark Building lobby will be the organization's first "pop-up museum," she said.

Other storefronts in the district will get displays as well, she said.

"We are trying to bring people downtown," Cable said.
Jim Mackinnon can be reached at 330-996-3544 or jmackinnon@thebeaconjournal.com. Follow him @JimMackinnonABJ on Twitter or www.facebook.com/JimMackinnonABJ.

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New Bowery District storefront decorations, pop-up museum, aim to attract visitors

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Akron's redone Bowery District is looking to generate buzz as the weather warms up and pandemic restrictions are lifted. The $43 million project that redeveloped six blighted buildings along South Main Street next to the Akron Civic Theatre into a live-work-play environment has the "live" part largely done.

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Some towns have a pub crawl, we love our coffee in Akron. Join the Drip Drive and see 20 different, unique coffee places Akronites love!

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2022 LAUNCH: MONDAY - APRIL 18, 2022 - TAX DAY!

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Established in 1998, Kendall Cliffs Climbing Gym was the first professionally designed and built rock gym in Ohio. We are a family owned and operated business. Our Nicros designed climbing gym has a combination of textured plywood and "natural" rock surfaces. In 2019, our walls were resurfaced by the ReFresh team from Eldorado Climbing. This new color pallet gives our gym a fun and relaxing atmosphere to climb in.

Here at Kendall Cliffs Climbing Gym, we have 7,000 square feet of climbing surface with a peak height of 35 feet. The most unique feature of the facility is a 35-foot-high arch traversing the span of the building. We offer top rope and lead climbing to keep even the most advanced climbers challenged. Our route setters keep the walls fresh and fun, while still giving a range of difficulty for both novice and experienced climbers. The climbing gym also includes a large rock bouldering cave. It is perfect for training and mastering more technical moves!

At Kendall Cliffs Climbing Gym, you have the option of belaying with a partner or using one of our TruBlue auto belays. If you are looking to learn how to rock climb, we offer belay and lead climbing courses which are led by our highly trained staff members. Our climbing gym offers daily and membership pricing depending on what you are interested in. Looking for a group activity for a family gathering or a special event, give us a call and we can get it scheduled today! Some of our special events include birthday parties, youth groups, scout events, corporate events, and lock-ins.

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Kendall Cliffs Climbing Gym | The Best Place to Learn to Climb

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Established in 1998, Kendall Cliffs Climbing Gym was the first professionally designed and built rock gym in Ohio. We are a family owned and operated business. Our Nicros designed climbing gym has a combination of textured plywood and "natural" rock surfaces. In 2019, our walls were resurfaced by the ReFresh team from Eldorado Climbing.

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If thrift is your drift, you'll find all your upcycled and vintage needs met right here in Akron

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If thrift is your drift, you'll find all your upcycled and vintage needs met right here in Akron

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Gravity Powered and STEM Driven!

Soap Box Derby INSPIRES. It's ENGAGING and CHALLENGING and creates PASSION. It provides EDUCATION in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING and MATH. It teaches LEADERSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP and PERSEVERANCE. It provides MENTORSHIP, COMPETITION, FRIENDSHIP and TEAMWORK. It's rooted in FAMILY and COMMUNITY and creates CHAMPIONS on and off the track!

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Soap Box Derby INSPIRES. It's ENGAGING and CHALLENGING and creates PASSION. It provides EDUCATION in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING and MATH. It teaches LEADERSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP and PERSEVERANCE. It provides MENTORSHIP, COMPETITION, FRIENDSHIP and TEAMWORK. It's rooted in FAMILY and COMMUNITY and creates CHAMPIONS on and off the track!

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From a Moonlight Sonata, to Halloween fun Park, Big Bands, Nine Inch Nails, and all that in between!

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From a Moonlight Sonata, to Halloween fun Park, Big Bands, Nine Inch Nails, and all that in between!

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The famous Blossom Music Center, Ohio. Purchase tickets and view events for the Blossom Music Center. Read Regular Updates, Listings and News for the music venue.

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Where the museum experience really takes flight

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Where the museum experience really takes flight

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OUR HISTORY

MAPS Air Museum is an internationally known museum of aviation and serves as a center of aviation history for Northeast Ohio. The museum features exciting educational displays of its collection of acquired artifacts, interactive exhibits and historical archives in its own library.

Whether you have an hour or a whole day, there's something for you at MAPS.
Continue Reading MAPS Air Museum History

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Fighter Aircraft

Fallen Feathers Memorial

Rosie the Riveter

Pearl Harbor War Memorial

Tuskegee Airmen

Reamer E. Buzz Sewell

Lee Kessler

Nadine Harris-Bluhm

William L. Willaman

Bomber Aircraft

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MAPS Air Museum is an internationally known museum of aviation and serves as a center of aviation history for Northeast Ohio. The museum features exciting educational displays of its collection of acquired artifacts, interactive exhibits and historical archives in its own library. Whether you have an hour or a whole day, there's something for you at MAPS.

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Local Metal Work and More at Akron's Finest local artistry-Don Drumm

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Local Metal Work and More at Akron's Finest local artistry-Don Drumm

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Proud to feature the handcrafted works of more than 500 North American artists.

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Recognizing the life-changing importance of education, The LeBron James Family Foundation invest its time, resources, and attention in the kids of LeBron's hometown of Akron, Ohio.

Through its I PROMISE program, the foundation serves more than 1,400 Akron-area students by providing them with the programs, support, and mentors they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Any chance I get, you'll hear me say it loud and proud: I'm just a kid from Akron. And I say that because of the roots, the support, and the love my city has always given me. From my earliest days growing up in those streets, the community wrapped its arms around me. My mom and I had our challenges, but the people I was lucky to have around me would not let me fail.

I want to do everything I can to be that for my kids in Akron coming up behind me who have incredible futures ahead of them.

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Recognizing the life-changing importance of education, The LeBron James Family Foundation invest its time, resources, and attention in the kids of LeBron's hometown of Akron, Ohio. Through its I PROMISE program, the foundation serves more than 1,400 Akron-area students by providing them with the programs, support, and mentors they need to succeed in school and beyond.

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Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program

Pediatric Brain Tumor Program

Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program

Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center

Shannon E. Wilkes Biorepository and Targeted Therapy Program

Sickle Cell Program

Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Program

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To help manage this complex condition, Akron Children's has created a one-day neurofibromatosis (NF) clinic with specialists from developmental/behavioral pediatrics, genetics, neurology, oncology and ophthalmology. Other specialists are also available to support your child's individual needs.

If your child has NF1, they may experience frequent headaches, uncontrolled seizures, ADHD, skeletal abnormalities, blood pressure issues, gastrointestinal problems and other conditions requiring the care of numerous specialists. These symptoms may also change as your child grows. They may also require chemotherapy or surgery.

Patients are seen from birth to age 25. New cases are accepted until age 21. The NF clinic also provides coordinated care for children with similar conditions. This includes NF2, which is less common than NF1 and usually diagnosed in early adolescence, and schwannomatosis, a condition that causes a different type of noncancerous tumor.

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Neurofibromatosis (NF) Clinic | Akron Children's

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To help manage this complex condition, Akron Children's has created a one-day neurofibromatosis (NF) clinic with specialists from developmental/behavioral pediatrics, genetics, neurology, oncology and ophthalmology. Other specialists are also available to support your child's individual needs.

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Follow the link to see different patient stories from over the years

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Our team includes board-certified pediatric hematologists-oncologists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, certified pediatric oncology nurses, pharmacists, clinical research associates, child life specialists, social workers, psychologists and educators. We also work closely with other specialty departments as needed, including surgery, pathology, radiology, pain management, nutrition, adolescent medicine, physical therapy, palliative care and genetics.

On average, we care for 8 newly-diagnosed children with cancer each month. The most common types of cancer are leukemia, brain and central nervous system cancers.

We are also active in national clinical trials for childhood cancer and blood disorders and explore the causes and treatment of these diseases through our basic science research program.

As a member of Children's Oncology Group (COG), we participate in the development of National Cancer Institute-approved treatment protocols and offer the most up-to-date cancer therapies. Our program is one of only about a dozen pediatric cancer programs in the country verified by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

As a major teaching institution affiliated with Northeast Ohio Medical University, we also train future doctors who want to specialize in pediatric hematology-oncology through our accredited fellowship training program.

For children and teens with high-risk tumors or cancers that have been unresponsive to standard treatment options, we offer individualized therapies through our Shannon E. Wilkes Targeted Therapy Program. This form of medicine uses information about the genetic make-up of a patient's cancer to identify drugs or other treatments that block the growth and spread of cancer.

Targeted therapies are typically less harmful to normal cells than standard chemotherapy.

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Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders | Akron Children's

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Our team includes board-certified pediatric hematologists-oncologists, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, certified pediatric oncology nurses, pharmacists, clinical research associates, child life specialists, social workers, psychologists and educators. We also work closely with other specialty departments as needed, including surgery, pathology, radiology, pain management, nutrition, adolescent medicine, physical therapy, palliative care and genetics.

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Jeff Hord, MD (LOPen Charities and Mawaka Family Chair in Pediatric)

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Jeff Hord, MD (LOPen Charities and Mawaka Family Chair in Pediatric)

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Dr. Hord is the division director at ACH and currently serves as the ASPHO president. Hematology/Oncology

His interests include benign hematology and bone marrow failure.

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Dr. Jeffrey Hord is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist and director of the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders

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Stephanie Savelli, MD (Fellowship Program Director)

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Stephanie Savelli, MD (Fellowship Program Director)

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Director of Leukemia, Lymphoma and Survivorship Program

Her interests include the management of pediatric coagulopathy and thrombotic disorders and the late effects of cancer therapy in children

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Stephanie Savelli, MD | Akron Children's

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Stephanie Savelli, MD, is a board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist and director of the cancer survivorship program at Akron Children's.

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Erin Wright, MD (Associate Fellowship Director)

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Erin Wright, MD (Associate Fellowship Director)

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Director Neuro-Oncology, COG PI, Co-Director Comprehensive NF clinic, Director of the Targeted Therapy Program

Her interests include Neuro-Oncology, cancer predispositions/Neuro-Fibromatosis, targeted therapy, and the use of AI in medicine

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Director Sickle Cell Program

His interests include sickle cell disease and bone marrow transplant for hemoglobinopathies.

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Director of Hematology/Oncology Boardman Campus

Her interests include sarcomas, bioethics, palliative care, PTSD/Burnout and AYA

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Director of Quality Improvement. Co-director resident quality improvement initiative

Her interests include oncology (Specifically solid tumors: wilms, neuroblastoma), fellow and resident education and quality improvement .

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Director of the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center

Her interests include hemostasis and thrombosis and management of individuals with bleeding disorders​

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Dr. Patels interests include bone marrow transplant, cancer predispositions, lymphomas and oncofertility .

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Director Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Program

Her interests include Bone Marrow Transplant, Post-Transplant Complications, and Supportive Care for patients undergoing BMT.

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Sarah Rush, MD (Marci M. Matthews Endowed Chair in Telehealth)

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Sarah Rush, MD (Marci M. Matthews Endowed Chair in Telehealth)

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Vice President, Informatics, Chief Medical Information Officer, Neuro-Oncology

Her interests include pediatric neuro-oncology, informatics, and neurofibromatosis.

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Dr. Rush oversees Akron Children's clinical information systems and assists clinicians in the delivery of patient care. She works closely with the hospital's medical staff, administration and information technology department on Akron Children's electronic medical records (EMR) system.

A native of Norwalk, Ohio, Dr. Rush received her bachelor's degree from John Carroll University. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Akron Children's. Following residency, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, for a hematology/oncology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in pediatric neuro-oncology at Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver and remained on faculty as an assistant professor following her fellowship.

In 2013, Dr. Rush returned to Northeast Ohio to develop the Neuro-oncology and Targeted Therapies program at Akron Children's. In collaboration with other providers at the hospital, she developed a comprehensive clinic for the care of patients with brain and spinal cord tumors. She still continues to see patients but in a limited role.

Dr. Rush lives in Hudson with her husband, William, and daughter, Rachel.

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Sarah Rush, MD, is a board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Akron Children's.

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This week's Gold Jacket spotlight looks back on Shannon Sharpe's rise from a potential roster cut to Hall of Fame tight end."

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A Legacy Unleashed: Peyton Hillis

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A Legacy Unleashed: Phil Dawson, Hanford Dixon, Felix Wright

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The temporary Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit "A Legacy Unleashed" celebrates the rich history of the Cleveland Browns.

A Legacy Unleashed: Greg Pruitt

Browns Legend Greg Pruitt is coming to Canton March 29-30 to help celebrate the limited-time Hall of Fame exhibit "A Legacy Unleashed," which celebrates the rich history of the Cleveland Browns.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio & create long-lasting memories. Learn about the Legends of the Game & experience interactive exhibits.