Pediatric Emergency Medicine
With about 100,000 patient visits a year, we have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of emergencies in infants, children, teens and young adults. We're familiar with the vast differences in children's anatomy, injuries and illnesses, and are able to provide treatment that meets their unique medical needs.
Learn more...About Emergency Medicine
Akron Children's experienced team of pediatric board-certified doctors, nurses, technicians and child life specialists have special training and knowledge in pediatric emergency medicine. We understand children have different muscular, skeletal, vascular and neurological systems from adults, and they're at higher risk for head injuries and blood loss.
If your child or teen is experiencing a mental health crisis, our Akron ER offers behavioral health emergency services with staff trained to evaluate and treat children and teens who present with mental and behavioral problems. The unit includes five rooms with muted colors and safety features designed to create a calming environment that can minimize anxiety and aggression.
To provide a safe, secure environment for our patients, visitors and staff, we screen all patients, families and visitors entering our Akron and Beeghly campus emergency departments.
- A public safety officer will inspect all bags and ask visitors to pass through a metal detector to check for weapons, illegal drugs and other dangerous items.
- Patients needing immediate attention will be assisted by ED staff and screened with a hand-held device once the patient is stabilized in an exam room.
- Patients arriving by ambulance will be screened by a hand-held device once they are stabilized in an exam room. Visitors arriving by ambulance may be screened by hand-held device or asked to walk through the metal detector.
Legally possessed items not permitted to enter the ER may be stored in the owner’s vehicle or secured by the Public Safety officer in a locker during the visitor’s stay. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in helping us ensure everyone’s safety at the hospital.
ER, Akron
Akron Children's Emergency Room, AkronKay Jewelers Pavilion
177 West Exchange Street
Akron, Ohio 44302
Fax: 330-543-3761
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Hours
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Department: 330-543-3000
ER, Belpre
Akron Children's Emergency Services, Belpre799 Farson St
Belpre, Ohio 45714
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Hours
Monday : 2 p.m. - 12:00 AM
Tuesday : 2 p.m. - 12:00 AM
Wednesday : 2 p.m. - 12:00 AM
Thursday : 2 p.m. - 12:00 AM
Friday : 2 p.m. - 12:00 AM
Saturday : 2 p.m. - 12:00 AM
Sunday : 2 p.m. - 12:00 AM
Department: 740-423-3225
ER, Boardman
Akron Children's Emergency Room, Boardman6505 Market Street
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Fax: 330-746-9211
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Hours
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Department: 330-746-9200
Laura Pollauf, MD
Director, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician; Medical Staff Past President
Naa Adorkor Allotey, MD
Director, Emergency Medical Services; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Mary Costello, MD
Site Director, Mahoning Valley Emergency Services; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Sarah Kline Krammes, MD
Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Timothy Lee, MD
Medical Director, Akron Campus Emergency Department; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Seth Linakis, MD, MA
Associate Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Lisa Miyatake, DO
Pediatrician; Medical Director, School-Based Health Services; Community Pediatric Residency Rotation Director
Danielle Paulin, DO, MA, FAAP
Director, Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Maria Ramundo, MD, MSEd, CPE
Director, Pediatric Residency Program; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Kara Weichler, DO
Assistant Medical Director, Trauma Services; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Jenny Michel, DNP, APRN-CNP
Director of the office of Advanced Practice; Chair, APP Credentials Committee; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
What families are saying…
“Took my infant to their Emergency department and we were triaged and seen by both the nurses and doctor very efficiently. Thorough security check at the door made us feel safe and everyone that we interacted with was wonderful. Will definitely be coming here for any emergencies in the future.”
— Anonymous
If your child is not breathing, is turning blue or is not responsive - call 911 immediately.
If your child is having any of these symptoms, go to the ER:
- Unable to catch breath
- Unable to stop coughing
- Wheezing that can be heard across the room
- Able to see ribs when breathing
- Nose is flaring
- Head is bobbing up and down
- Unable to talk because breathing so hard
- Kids who talk - cannot count to 10 without stopping for a breath
- Breathing treatments have been given at home and aren't helping
