Akron Children’s Hospital has been named one of the top pediatric medical centers in the world for the second year in a row, according to Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023 rankings. Akron Children’s ranked 22nd among the best pediatric hospitals worldwide. There were 200 pediatric hospitals included in the rankings. “It’s an honor to […]
Reimagining our hospital for a new generation of patient families
For decades, Akron Children’s construction and renovation projects have been designed “through the eyes of a child” with bright colors, whimsical artwork and other elements that appeal to children and create a welcoming environment for patient families. More recently, projects such as the Kay Jewelers Pavilion and the Considine Professional Building addition have continued to […]
Sepsis protocol leads to improved outcomes for Akron Children’s patients
Wendy McNair and her daughter, Madelyne Williams, are no strangers to the life-threatening blood infection known as sepsis. Madelyne, age 17, who has cerebral palsy and other complex medical needs has had sepsis a total of 5 times – experiencing her first bout in 2016. “In 2016, Madelyne got the flu, which led to […]
Akron Children’s renews career academy partnership with Akron Public Schools
When a teacher at North High School wanted to show her students how geometry could be used outside the classroom, she turned to an orthopedic surgeon at Akron Children’s Hospital. The surgeon demonstrated how he frequently uses angles to measure the curvature of the spine to diagnose scoliosis. This is one of the many ways […]
Inpatient rehab program celebrates 10th anniversary, CARF accreditation
Since our Inpatient Rehabilitation Program opened 10 years ago, we’ve served more than 500 patients who need medical care and intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy for a traumatic and life-changing illness or injury. “At Akron Children’s, we provide the full continuum of rehabilitation care to meet the needs of children at every stage of […]
Akron Children’s earns Children’s Surgery Verification for quality pediatric surgical care
Parents whose children need surgery can have enhanced trust in Akron Children’s Hospital now that it has been verified as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. Akron Children’s joins other top children’s hospitals in achieving Children’s Surgery Verification, and is the only northeast […]
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