Visiting Akron Children's
Please see our Visiting page here.
- Akron Campus Building Access Map
- Beeghly Campus Building Access Map
- Arabic Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Burmese Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Karen Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Nepali Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Spanish Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Swahili Visitor Restrictions and Screening
- Download Apps for MyChart Telehealth Visit
- How to Join a MyChart Telehealth Visit
- CDC - Use of Cloth Face Coverings
Our Patients' Safety
At Akron Children’s Hospital, serving our patients in a clean and safe environment has always been of utmost importance. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have redoubled our efforts to provide a safe environment for you, your children and our employees, closely following the governor’s and CDC guidelines. Learn about our safety measures.
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 situation, we are:
- Limiting entry points at the Akron and Mahoning Valley campuses.
- Monitoring the temperature of patients, visitors and staff.
- Practicing social/physical distancing at all of our facilities. Families can check in for appointments when they arrive using Mobile Check-in and then stay in their vehicles until it’s time to come inside.
- Testing patients for COVID-19 before they have surgery. Click here for details on where preoperative COVID-19 testing is available.
- Continually educating and retraining caregivers on personal protective equipment and hand hygiene.
- Cleaning common areas frequently.
- Installing more hand sanitizer dispensers.
- Decreasing the number of visitors.
- Giving surgical masks to all Akron Children’s employees working on-site.
- Asking everyone visiting an Akron Children’s facility to wear masks or face coverings, except for kids under 2 or those with sensory issues. Masks will be provided for visitors who do not bring their own.
In addition to in-person care, Akron Children’s Hospital now offers telehealth (video) visits through MyChart for some services. Learn more about telehealth.
Akron Children’s is committed to providing the right care at the right time in the right location to best serve you, while ensuring the safety of everyone.
Public Vaccination Program
Akron Children’s Hospital is working with state and federal officials on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is in accordance with the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program (ohio.gov)
Currently, the vaccine is available for those 12 years of age and older.
Before scheduling your vaccine, be sure to read the following information.
How can I get a vaccine?
We are offering COVID-19 vaccines by appointment only. No walk-ins will be accepted.
How do I make my vaccine appointment?
We prefer you make your appointment online. See below for details. Please note that online scheduling opens approximately 10 days prior to the clinic date. This allows us to plan for changes in supply.
If you are a patient in one of our primary care offices (ACHP), online scheduling is not currently available. Instead, please call 330-543-2621 or 330-543-2778 to schedule your vaccine appointment. Dates by location are listed below.
Once scheduled, it’s important that you keep your appointment and arrive on time for your vaccination.
View our Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule
COVID vaccine clinics on the Akron Children’s campuses - all first-dose clinics have been completed.
Drive-thru Clinics
Mansfield Health Center
- Dose 2: Saturday, June 26
North Canton Health Center
- Dose 2: Saturday, July 10
Boston Heights Health Center: Call 330-543-2621 or 330-543-2778 to schedule at an ACHP or click here to schedule at an Urgent Care
Regional Clinics at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP)
These clinics are for anyone ages 12 and older. To schedule a vaccine appointment, please call 330-543-2621 or 330-543-2778.
ACHP Austintown
Appointments available from 12:30-4 p.m.
- Dose 1: Wednesday, July 7
- Dose 2: Wednesday, July 28
ACHP Barberton
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, June 26
- Dose 2: Saturday, July 17
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, Aug. 7
- Dose 2: Saturday, Aug. 28
ACHP Boardman
Appointments available from 9 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, June 26
- Dose 2: Saturday, July 17
ACHP Boston Heights
Appointments available from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Dose 2: Saturday, July 10
Appointments available from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Dose 1: Saturday, July 24
- Dose 2: Saturday, Aug. 14
ACHP Fairlawn
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 2: Saturday, July 10
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, July 24
- Dose 2: Saturday, Aug. 14
ACHP Lisbon
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 2: Saturday, July 10
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, Aug. 7
- Dose 2: Saturday, Aug. 28
ACHP Lorain
Appointments available from 9 a.m.-Noon
- First and second doses: Tuesday, June 29
ACHP Mansfield
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, July 10
- Dose 2: Saturday, July 31
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, Aug. 7
- Dose 2: Saturday, Aug. 28
ACHP New Philadelphia
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 2: Saturday, June 26
ACHP Oberlin
Appointments available from 10 a.m.-Noon.
- Dose 1: Tuesday, July 6
ACHP Portage
Appointments available from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Dose 2: Saturday, June 26
Appointments available from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Dose 1: Saturday, July 17
- Dose 2: Saturday, Aug. 7
ACHP Warren
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 2: Saturday, June 26
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, July 24
- Dose 2: Saturday, Aug. 14
ACHP Wooster
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, June 26
- Dose 2: Saturday, July 17
Appointments available from 8:30 a.m.-noon
- Dose 1: Saturday, July 31
- Dose 2: Saturday, Aug. 21
Urgent Care
Click here to schedule a vaccine appointment at an Urgent Care location
Resources
Click on the links below for simple, helpful tools to keep your family and friends healthy.
- Flu or COVID-19?
- Preoperative COVID-19 Testing Locations
- Social Distancing
- Use Your Arms to Keep a Safe Distance
- When and Why to Mask
- CDC - Use of Cloth Face Coverings
- Ohio Department of Health COVID CareLine
- Urgent Care, Quick Care or Emergency Room
- COVID-19 Holiday risk chart
- Swiss cheese model of protection
- Wearing a face mask correctly
Kids and the Vaccine
These resources are designed to help parents as they navigate decisions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now available for ages 12-15
- Our experts answer your questions about the vaccine
- When will a vaccine be ready for my child?
- The COVID-19 vaccine: What parents need to know
- COVID-19 vaccine distribution timeline
- Part 1: Is the COVID-19 vaccine our shot to getting back to some normalcy?
- Part 2: Is the COVID-19 vaccine our shot to getting back to some normalcy?
- No more excuses: The COVID-19 vaccine is your best defense
