Dr.
Michael
Bigham
'97,
who
graduated
from
Baldwin
Wallace
University
with
a
degree
in
biology,
was
recently
appointed
chief
quality
officer
at
Akron
Children's
Hospital.
In
this
newly-created
position,
Bigham
will
lead
efforts
for
quality,
safety
and
patient
experience,
which
are
integral
components
of
the
hospital's
mission.
"While all of our staff is responsible for quality, it is important to our patients and families that we have a consistent voice at the executive table to advocate for quality, safety and patient experience in all of our hospital's initiatives," Grace Wakulchik, president of Akron Children's Hospital, said of the new position of chief quality officer in a news release.
Bigham has a rich history with Akron Children's Hospital, including having worked in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit as a pediatric intensivist for 10 years. Other roles Bigham has held include chair of Medical Performance Improvement for the past three years and medical director of Transport Services.
In 2015, Bigham was honored with the Heart of Hudson Award for his work at the hospital.
