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We are 1 of the largest hospitalist-run sedation services in the country, with three dedicated teams operating at full capacity to provide safe, efficient, and child-friendly sedation care.

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Get to know about our state of art Sedation and Infusion center 

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Get to know about our state of art Sedation and Infusion center 

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Find out why we are a Center of Excellence in Pediatric Sedation run exclusively by our hospitalists

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Our Doctors/Providers

Troy Sands, MD

Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants:

What Should Families Expect When They Come for an Appointment?

At Akron Children's, your child's health and safety is our priority. Please continue to bring your child for wellness visits, vaccinations or sick care appointments that keep children healthy. We want to assure you that we have taken additional precautions to ensure a safe environment for your child and family. The following are additional safety efforts, in addition to our normal cleaning protocols, that we are taking to help you be comfortable bringing your child to an appointment.

Masking and Other Safety Protocols

Akron Children's has a number of safety protocols in place for our patients and visitors in order to provide a safe hospital environment.

Infusion Center

The Infusion Center offers a comfortable, convenient, patient centered environment to receive intravenous infusions by specially-trained pediatric nurses. Infusion therapy is administered to pediatric patients who require one-time or ongoing IV therapy for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. Some therapies available:

Antibiotic therapy

Biologics for treatment of arthritis and Gastrointestinal diseases

Biosphosphonates (therapies to enhance bone density)

Blood product transfusions

Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections

Iron therapy

IV fluid hydration

Immune globulins

IV steroids

Mediport maintenance

Monitoring of first dose medications for patients at high risk due to allergies

Sedation

Sedation is a safe way to keep children comfortable during a short, painful procedure or a long test that requires them to stay perfectly still. This includes:

Radiology exams such as MRI, CAT scans, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine studies.

Botox injections and nerve blocks to improve spasticity

Lumbar punctures to collect and examine the fluid around the brain and spinal cord

Biopsies to obtain tissue samples

Hearing tests (brain stem evoked response tests)

Removal of sutures or stitches

Interventional radiology procedures

Oncology procedures (bone marrow aspiration and biopsy)

Dental procedures

Joint injections

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Infusion and Sedation Center | Akron Children's Hospital

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Troy Sands, MD Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants: At Akron Children's, your child's health and safety is our priority. Please continue to bring your child for wellness visits, vaccinations or sick care appointments that keep children healthy. We want to assure you that we have taken additional precautions to ensure a safe environment for your child and family.

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About Akron Children’s | Akron Children’s Hospital

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Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. And to ensure families have convenient access to our pediatric care, we have 2 hospitals in northeast Ohio and 50 urgent, primary and specialty care locations. We also partner with other health syste…

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Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. In addition, continued compliance with any ongoing COVID-19 booster vaccinations is required.

Living in Northeast Ohio

More than a job. A place to live your best life.

It's a great mix of rural, urban and suburban living. A taste of all four seasons. And the fact that whether you're a new college grad, an established professional or a retiree settling in, Northeast Ohio has something for everyone.

Accessibility

Whether you're coming or going, Northeast Ohio is easy to navigate. Akron Canton Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport provide access to a number of airline carriers. Greyhound bus service is available from Akron and Amtrak rail service is available from Cleveland or Alliance, Ohio. Just looking to get around town? Traffic jams are not a common problem in Northeast Ohio, so long commutes are not an issue. Regardless of whether you choose to live downtown or out in the country, getting to work is normally quick and stress-free.

School districts

Family-centric living in Northeast Ohio means we're focused on our children's education. Several schools in the region have been ranked in the top 30 on U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools in Ohio list. And with a large selection of public and private schools, both pre-college and pre-tech school students have the support and resources they need to prepare for a future that's right for them. Akron Children's is proud and excited to partner with Akron Public Schools through our Akron Children's Hospital Academy of Health and Human Services at North High School. This career-focused school offers high schoolers pathways in healthcare operations, early childhood education, biomedical science and allied health. In addition to a $250,000 commitment that can be used for anything to enhance the students' experiences, we have also pledged $150,000 for in-kind services such as internships, teacher externships, white-coat experiences, speakers, job shadowing and other programs.

Fun for sports fans

Northeast and Central Ohio have a number of professional, semi-pro and NCAA sports teams offering fun for fans and families. In less than an hour's drive, you can visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, or catch the Cleveland Cavaliers, Browns or Indians games. The Rubber Ducks (the Indians' AA affiliate) are right around the corner from the Akron Children's campus. Head to Columbus to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes and Blue Jackets or soccer matches featuring the

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Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. In addition, continued compliance with any ongoing COVID-19 booster vaccinations is required. It's a great mix of rural, urban and suburban living. A taste of all four seasons.

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Train alongside a team of more than 40 physicians and APPs caring for children across our main campus, community site, and newborn site.

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Akron is a city in northeast Ohio with the Ohio and Erie Canal passing through…

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Learn How to Investigate  CHA- Health Services Research Academy - Tier 1

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Learn How to Investigate  CHA- Health Services Research Academy - Tier 1

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We are proud to support our fellows in growing as clinician-scholars. All of our fellows participate in the Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) Health Services Research Academy – Tier 1, a nationally recognized course designed for pediatric trainees interested in research and quality improvement.

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Andrew Yu, M.D., Children’s Health System of Texas

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An education program for health care professionals to acquire the fundamental skills to conduct health services research.

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As part of their training, all PHM fellows at Akron Children’s complete the Intelligence Quality Improvement (IQI) Course, a hands-on 6-month program developed by our hospital’s Quality and Safety Department.

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Learn how to publish your work: P2P Course

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Our PHM fellows have the opportunity to join the 10-week QI writing program with a dedicated writing mentor who will guide you step-by-step as you turn your QI project into a polished manuscript ready for submission.

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Why Akron Children’s?
• Diverse training across multiple clinical settings
• Unique hospitalist-led pediatric sedation experience
• Structured research, QI, and publication mentorship
• A large, supportive hospital medicine division
• A fellowship community where faculty know and invest in their fellows

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Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship | Akron Children’s Hospital

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SEE WHAT GREATER AKRON HAS TO OFFER

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, please check with each attraction, venue and business for their current hours of operation and event schedules.

What's Happening Around Town

What to do around Akron/Summit County

Akron/Summit County is a place where you can hit the trails and hike through beautiful landscapes, or see it all from the comfort of a train. It’s a place for people who want to enjoy a night at the theatre, or for those jamming along at a live concert. It’s a place where you can sit down to creative international cuisine, or you can indulge on local favorites like jojos and pizza, hamburgers, and more. If you're wondering what to do, Akron/Summit County has your answer!

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Ohio's Only National Park

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Ohio's only national park - boasts 33,000 acres of natural treasures and was the 7th most-visited park in the U.S. in 2020. Gaze upon the gorgeous Brandywine Falls, ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad through the heart of the park, and reconnect to nature by enjoying your favorite outdoor activities!

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With a wonderful array of things to do, places to stay and eat, meeting and convention facilities and countless recreational activities, Akron and Summit County should be your next destination for fun and excitement.

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Get to know the heart of our program — our fellows!
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Meet our PHM fellowship alumni, explore their scholarly work, and see where their careers have taken them.

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See fellowship life beyond the CV — our fellows, faculty, celebrations, conferences, and everyday moments at Akron Children’s.

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Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands.

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Discover fun little secrets about what our faculty enjoy and what they love most about Akron!

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A comprehensive overview of the professional, educational, financial, and wellness benefits available to Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellows