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ACH in the News
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You don't know ACH
Whose that Leader
100
I am super organized and detail oriented. I enjoy when I find a discontinued pen with a smooth writing style.
Who is Becke Umberger?
100
I donated $50 million dollars to Akron Children's and support Children's hospitals all over the country.
Who is Tom Golisano?
100
Money, money, money - send me your timecard data so I can get you paid.
Who is Samantha Richmond?
100
Before it was a hospital, Akron Children’s began in 1890 as this, caring for children while their mothers worked.
What is the Akron Day Nursery?
100
He is only the 4th president in Akron Children's history and joined ACH in 2021. Before ACH, he led University of Colorado Hospital and previously spent nearly two decades at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Chris Gessner, President & CEO
200
Cuddly and cute - say hi to my pets Mowgli and Felix.
Who is Andrew Miller?
200
This event celebrates local talent who boogie to the music to raise money for kids.
What is dancing for the kids?
200
Before a rehire comes back through, need to know if funds are due? Come see who?
Who is Alexs LeVert or educationassistance@akronchildrens.org
200
This beloved kinetic installation has entertained kids in the Akron hospital atrium since 1993.
What is the ball machine/Incrediball Circus?
200
This VP can claim both the Zips and Golden Flashes as alma maters.
Who is Janae Bragg?
300
Watermelon or cutest baby ever! My dad is super proud of me.
Who is Zach McCord?
300
Our first major site in the Cleveland market will be in this city.
What is Rocky River?
300
Trying to figure out if a rehire is receiving benefits from the defined pension plan? Contact me!
Who is Samantha Chappell or the benefits inbox?
300
This fluffy, striped character debuted in 2025 as the embodiment of “More childhood, please.
Who is Pip?
300
This Chief leads the profession represented by ACH's largest clinical workforce.
Who is Chris Young?
400
I'm a big fan of a bowl of pasta and a beach. Definitely my happy place.
Who is Beth Dowell?
400
Akron Children’s ranked nationally in three pediatric specialties for this prestigious award.
What is U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026-2027?
400
We support Directors and above with people strategy, analytics, and of course, problem solving.
What are/Who are TMCs?
400
In 1910, this was the daily price of a hospital bed at Children’s.
What is $1?
400
This ACH executive also serves as Chair of Pediatrics at NEOMED.
Who is Dr. Shefali Mahesh?
500
Wife, mother, writer, gamer, just a few words to describe this recruiter.
Who is Mellanie Rittenour?
500
Employees can get in on helping reduce turnover and ensure the hospital meets goals through this program.
What is the Employee Success Sharing Program?
500
See something, say something, 1-844-738-1443. What am I?
What is the Compliance Hotline?
500
ACH made medical history in 1973 when its physicians became the first to accomplish this in a laboratory.
What is grow human skin?
500
Don't get tongue tied, DNP, MBA, MPH, RN, NE-BC, CEN and EMT-P all belong to this ACH Vice President.
Who is Jennifer Davis?