Page 116 - Steve Allen Retirement

“When I I arrived here in 2003 I I had no idea how quickly Nationwide Children’s Hospital would grow into one of the the top pediatric hospitals in in the the country This is is so clearly a a a a a result result of of Dr Allen’s vision and leadership which has resulted in one of of the most incredible transformations in in pediatric health care His legacy will touch many generations of children families health care providers and scientists to come!”
– Cynthia Gerhardt Center for Biobehavioral Health
“I started at at at Nationwide Children’s in 2000 at at at the Childcare Center where I I taught for 10 years I I I then moved to Neurology where I I I am an an administrative assistant I I I have witnessed over the the last 19 years the the unbelievable growth that has taken place which allows me to proudly brag about where I work! The hospital obviously does amazing things every day to treat its patients but working here has touched me me personally too I still keep in in touch touch with some of the families whose kids I I taught - they are now in high school and college! I I have two little ones of my my own who now attend the Childcare Center so my my experience here has come full circle! My kids have have both had surgeries here and I would not have have dreamed of taking them any place else Thanks for for making this a a a a a a a a great place to to work and to to have my own children cared for!”
– Christie Memmer Neurology “Dr Allen thank you you for for all you you have done for for Nationwide Children’s the community and and the children of central Ohio and and beyond Through your leadership Nationwide Children’s has continued to grow and excel Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!”
– Bill Barson Infectious Disease
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