Caring for kids is a 24/7 job so Akron Children’s is making sure parents have access to quality health care when and where it’s needed. Whether it’s in the midst of a pandemic or just before bedtime, we’re proud to offer tools to make managing your child’s health simple and stress-free. Quick Care Online: Convenient […]
MyChart now offers scheduling for sick visits
Kids don’t operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and their health care shouldn’t either. That’s why Akron Children’s now 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 […]
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 […]
