Child Life Specialists

Our child life specialists play a critical role in helping to reduce stress and anxiety for children and families before, during and after medical procedures. It's a perspective they're sharing with the team planning and building the new $200-million medical tower at Akron Children's.

While we are ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country, it's our compassionate approach to treatment that makes us truly exceptional. Through a combination of revolutionary treatments and extraordinary patient experiences, our care does more than heal. It brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations to reach you in the community where you live. Learn more...