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Children at Risk Evaluation Center

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The CARE Center evaluates and initiates treatment for children of suspected physical or sexual abuse and neglect. We have a team of doctors, nurses and social workers who see children and teens referred by private physicians, law enforcement agencies, child protection agencies and other community agencies. We also provide consultation when abuse is suspected for a child on an inpatient unit.

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Locations

Contact CARE Center (Child Abuse)

330-543-8453

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CARE Center
Akron Children's Hospital CARE Center
Locust Professional Building
300 Locust Street
Suite 170 - Entrance on front of building
Akron, Ohio 44302
Fax: 330-543-3023
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330-543-8453

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CARE Center, Canton
Akron Children's Hospital CARE Center, Canton
The Children's Network of Stark County
213 Market Avenue North
Suite 200
Canton, Ohio 44702-1440
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Appointments:330-451-1742

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Child Advocacy Center
Akron Children's Hospital Child Advocacy Center, Boardman
Building C
6505 Market Street
Suite 3100
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Fax: 330-746-9151
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330-746-9150

Our Doctors/Providers

Department Heads:
Paul McPherson
Paul McPherson, MD

Director, Children At Risk Evaluation Center; Child Abuse Pediatrician

Physicians/Providers:
Ashleigh Welko, MD, MPH, FAAP

Ashleigh Welko, MD, MPH, FAAP

Pediatric Hospitalist

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Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants:
Alissa Edgein, MSN, APRN-CNP

Alissa Edgein, MSN, APRN-CNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Monique Malmer, MSN, APRN-CNP

Monique Malmer, MSN, APRN-CNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Kathleen Nduati, MSN, APRN-CNP

Kathleen Nduati, MSN, APRN-CNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Stefanie Nusbaum, MSN, APRN-CNP

Stefanie Nusbaum, MSN, APRN-CNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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Some of the Conditions We Treat...

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