Akron Children's Hospital
208 Springside Dr · Akron, Ohio 44333Akron Children's Hospital, founded in 1890, is a leading pediatric healthcare provider based in Akron, Ohio, USA. It is a 285-bed facility dedicated exclusively to the care of children, offering a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative services across more than 30 specialties. Recognized for its excellence in nursing and ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Akron Children's is also home to the only dedicated pediatric burn center in Northeast Ohio and a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. The hospital emphasizes family-centered care, advanced technology, and active participation in clinical research, serving a broad region with its main campus and numerous satellite locations.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
- Pediatric Trauma Center
- Level II
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric emergency department.
- Stroke Center
- Available
No, primarily a pediatric hospital; stroke care for children is integrated into neurology and critical care.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, a comprehensive Heart Center with pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.
- Burn Center
- Available
Yes, the Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn Institute, a dedicated pediatric burn center.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
24/7 pediatric emergency services, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, dedicated pediatric emergency department with specialized staff and equipment.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Akron Children's Hospital's current wait.
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