From humble beginnings as a day nursery in 1890, Akron Children’s has evolved into the largest pediatric healthcare system in northeast Ohio, operating 2 pediatric hospitals, 60+ primary, specialty and urgent care locations across the region. In fact, we’re the fastest growing hospital in the country, according to Modern Healthcare. Our pediatric services draw more than 1 million patient visits each year, and include children, teens and adults from across the country and around the world.