NICU reunion

NICU reunion

BOARDMAN

Patients and their families who’ve spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit or special-care nursery at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley are invited to a NICU reunion from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20 at its Beeghly Campus on Market Street. Some 300 patients, families and staff are expected to attend.

“The NICU reunion is an opportunity to reconnect with a group of families and medical professionals who shared a unique experience,” said Mary Dickson, assistant nurse manager and member of the reunion planning committee.

Activities planned include a group walk, children’s games and activities, food, disc jockey, clown, car-seat safety checks, an appearance by the Akron Children’s Doggie Brigade and a “selfie spot” for parents to take photos of their children wearing NICU graduation caps.

Reservations are requested. Go online at www.akronchildrens.org/nicureunion.

Radiology gold seal

BOARDMAN

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley has earned the American College of Radiology’s gold seal of accreditation in ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine and MRI scanning services.

The three-year term of accreditation was awarded as the result of a recent review by ACR, and covers all the radiology modalities it provides and that ACR accredits.

The hospital’s Akron and Boardman campuses received ACR’s distinguished “Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence” designation for its radiology services earlier this year.

“ACR accreditation validates the high standards we set to achieve in patient care, patient and staff safety, and the training and use of the highest quality diagnostic tools and equipment. It’s an honor to offer these radiology services for families in and around the Mahoning Valley,” said Sandra Scott, radiology manager at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.

Hospital interviews

AKRON

Akron Children’s Hospital is conducting an interview day for a variety of openings in its school health program from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. June 17 in the Cedar-Pine Building, 185 W. Cedar St. Openings include positions for RNs, LPNs, medical assistants and nursing assistants (STNAs).

Before coming for an interview, interested candidates should apply online for positions titled School Health Job Fair at www.akronchildrens-jobs.com. Final candidates must be able to pass pre-employment screening, including testing for nicotine, alcohol and drugs. Free parking is available on the first floor of Children’s Hospital’s Exchange Street Parking Deck (P2) at 156 W. Exchange St. For information, call 330-543-8330.

Sports medicine

SHARON, PA.

Sharon Regional Health System’s Sports Medicine Program recently earned approved-provider status from the Board of Certification Inc., a national credentialing agency for athletic trainers. The designation now allows Sharon Regional to offer BOC-certified educational programs for athletic trainers in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Earning the approved-provider status meets one of the goals set by Sharon Regional’s Sports Medicine staff to develop a local center for licensed athletic trainers to meet the state and national continuing education targets.

With locations in Hermitage and Hubbard, Sharon Regional Sports Medicine provides care for all levels of sports injuries including ACL and rotator-cuff injuries plus sports rehab services. The program currently provides athletic training services to Hermitage, Sharon, Mercer, Brookfield, Kennedy Catholic, and Farrell school districts.

For information, call 724-983-5970.