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Grace Wakulchik
Retired President and CEO
Grace Wakulchik is the retired President and CEO of Akron Children's Hospital.13 She was the third president in the hospital's 128-year history and the first woman to hold the title.5 Wakulchik had a long career at Akron Children's Hospital, culminating in her leadership role.4
During her tenure, Wakulchik oversaw significant developments at the hospital:
- She led the organization as it continued to grow and provide care to surrounding communities.1
- Under her leadership, Akron Children's Hospital partnered with CareSource to create a coordinated care model for children insured by Medicaid in Northeast Ohio.2
- She focused on preventive care and ensuring patients received the right care at the right time and place.2
Wakulchik's educational background includes studies at Case Western Reserve University.3 She was known for her dedication to improving children's healthcare and her leadership in shaping the health care system for pediatric patients.2
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Aug 17 · crainscleveland.com
GRACE WAKULCHIK | Crain's Cleveland Business