Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics patient families have another way to access care for common childhood ailments when Akron Children’s Quick Care OnlineTM virtual health care service. From the comfort of home or on-the-go, Quick Care Online connects parents to Akron Children’s pediatric providers for virtual visits using voice and video through a compatible mobile phone, […]
Dr. Richard Ball plans a retirement of reading, fitness and travel
Dr. Richard Ball, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) Green office, grew up in a family of educators. His dad was a school principal and his mom was a teacher. People assumed he would get into education, too. But when it came time to pick a career, Dr. Ball selected medicine. The decision suited […]
After 38 years of caring for kids, Dr. John Astrino plans an active retirement
As a boy, Dr. John Astrino, pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) Hudson office, was interested in and learned about many things. Luckily, his West Virginia city, Fairmont, gave him access to everything he needed, including a good education, plenty of Pittsburgh sports news and recreational opportunities in a state known for its natural […]
New pediatrician Dr. Oluwatosin Oladeinde takes her role of shaping our future seriously
Dr. Oluwatosin Oladeinde is helping to build a strong future generation, one patient at a time. As a child, she quickly realized the importance of having a trusted adult or confidant to guide her through life’s ups and downs. Now as our newest pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, Alliance, she feels it’s her turn […]
Becoming a pediatrician was a slam dunk for Dr. Shaun Whisenant
Like his doppelganger NBA hero LeBron James, Dr. Shaun Whisenant has the drive and passion to become a superstar of his profession. He loves working with children and helping others. In fact, volunteering with children has always been a part of his life — from tutoring and mentoring kids while growing up to now coaching […]
New pediatrician Dr. Andrea Sims is thrilled to call our Fairlawn office home
Thrill seeking is one of the things Dr. Andrea Sims enjoys most in life. She’s been lava chasing on Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. She’s skydived multiple times and even paraglided off the cliffs of Taormina, Italy. But these adrenaline activities just don’t compare to the rush Dr. Sims gets when treating […]
