Kids don’t operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and their health care shouldn’t either. That’s why Akron Children’s offers families the ability to schedule a child’s sick visit day or night at its pediatric offices through MyChart (except for Locust Pediatric Care Group). Gone are the days of waiting for open office hours or remaining […]
MyChart scheduling gets an upgrade
To simplify the MyChart scheduling process, we’ve upgraded the user experience. You can now schedule your appointments even faster and more easily — and quickly check it off your busy to-do list. Most notably, MyChart now offers the ability to reschedule an appointment from the appointment details page. Instead of cancelling an appointment and starting […]
PreCheck-in now live for all specialties in Considine Building
Akron Children’s now offers PreCheck-in through MyChart for all specialty departments located in the Considine Professional Building. With PreCheck-in, you can update your child’s demographics, medications, allergies and any health issues, as well as complete appointment-related questionnaires, 5 days prior to your scheduled visit. This way, you will spend less time at your visit updating […]
Cold vs. flu: How can I tell what my child is suffering from?
With school now in session, parents need to be on the lookout for runny noses, scratchy throats and constant sneezing. The all-too familiar cold symptoms — you can’t miss them. It’s also that time of year when parents need to start thinking about protecting their kids from this season’s flu virus. Influenza activity often begins […]
Getting your sports physical now is a slam dunk
Believe it or not, it’s 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 15-20% of the time one is found — it gives doctors plenty of time to treat it before kickoff. “What ends up […]
4 reasons MyChart is essential when traveling
Now that school’s out for the summer, many families are gearing up for their annual summer trips — from lakeside adventures to beachside fun. The bags are packed, hotel reservations confirmed and the family pet is boarded. The only thing left to do is fill up the gas tank (or print the boarding passes), right? […]
