When Ashley was 9, she was like most kids her age on a spring day – waste no time in getting home from school. The nicer weather meant being outdoors and seeing neighbors and friends out and about. Ashley’s bike ride home that day took a scary turn – with a detour to the ER. […]
How the ER team will boost efficiency and reduce costs in new space
As our teams assemble to discuss and collaborate on best practices and design of Akron Children’s new $200 million critical care tower, participants continue to experience “Ah, ha!” moments.
‘Saving lives’ in a mock trauma room
It’s 3 a.m. in the ER when the call comes in. There’s been a car accident. A 16-year-old boy – unrestrained and the driver – is being life-flighted. He is in respiratory distress and has head injuries. His 10-year-old brother and front-seat passenger is coming by ambulance. His injuries, neck pain and an obvious deformity to the lower body, appear less serious.
How to build a better ED: Learning from Seattle Children’s
Akron Children’s, firmly rooted in northeast Ohio and the Midwest since 1890, is looking to a West Coast children’s hospital for guidance as it begins a $200 million expansion of its main campus.
Akron Children’s to undertake $200 million expansion
Akron Children’s is launching a $200 million expansion of its Akron campus to meet the current and future needs of children and their families.
