For nearly four decades the same person has been at the helm of Akron Children鈥檚 Hospital. That changed Thursday.
Bill Considine has stepped down as CEO and president of the hospital he鈥檚 led since 1979. He becomes CEO emeritus until his retirement, set for January 1, 2020. In his new role he鈥檒l focus on child advocacy issues and move away from day-to-day operations.
That will become the focus of new chief executive Grace Wakulchik. Wakulchik acknowledges there are big shoes to fill.
鈥淚 don鈥檛 know that any one person can do the work that Bill (Considine) did anymore, and so we鈥檙e counting on the work of our executives and providers to really step up and provide that level of community service and advocacy for kids with Bill.鈥�
Wakulchik was named president of Akron Children鈥檚 last year. She鈥檚 been with the Hospital for 26 years, previously serving as chief operating office and chief nursing officer.
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