Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Jason Clancy, RN, a clinical coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital Urgent Care, Boston Heights, who received the following feedback from a patient family after a recent visit for sutures. “I would […]
Don’t be left on the sideline. Get your sports physical now.
Believe it or not, now is the best time for student athletes to get their physicals for the fall sports season. That way, if a medical issue is discovered that needs to be addressed — and 15% to 20% of the time one is found — it gives providers plenty of time to address it […]
Tips to treat bug bites
Summer is here, and kids are finally playing outside! This is also the time of year when they get insect bites and stings. Here are some tips from pediatric urgent care physician Carolyn Penrod, MD, to help treat those bites, or better yet, prevent them. Prevention “The best way to ‘treat’ an insect bite or […]
Urgent Care online scheduling is now available
Akron Children’s is making it easier for families by offering online scheduling at our 4 Urgent Care locations. For your added convenience, you can now schedule a time that works best for you and avoid potential wait times that can occur with walk-in appointments. In addition, you can schedule sports physicals online, which are now […]
New pediatrician Dr. Marissa Watson leads the charge for healthy kids
Growing up, Dr. Marissa Watson dreamed of becoming the president of the United States of America. Though her life and desires eventually took a different path, she is living out her dream of serving the people of this country and making a huge impact in their lives through medicine. As our newest pediatrician at Akron […]
