Welcome to the Business Journal Archives
Search for articles below, or continue to the all new BusinessJournalDaily.com now.
Search
Akron Children’s to Operate Pediatric at East Liverpool
BOARDMAN, Ohio -- Akron Children’s Hospital and East Liverpool City Hospital have signed an agreement that has the former operating the pediatric unit at the latter. According to the plan, Akron Children’s will operate the 15-bed unit in space leased from East Liverpool City Hospital beginning in January.
“We recognize the need to bring Akron Children’s pediatric expertise closer to where our families live, said Bill Considine, president and CEO of Akron Children’s Hospital. “We’re happy to add East Liverpool as a valued partner to our more than 80 service locations.”
Both hospitals expect the transition will be seamless for patients and families. The same team of doctors and clinicians who provide care in the unit will continue to staff it.
“This arrangement is another example of our hospital bringing high quality health care to our community,” said Kenneth Cochran, president and CEO of East Liverpool City Hospital.
Akron Children’s and East Liverpool City Hospital are working together to integrate quality monitoring and performance improvement programs, bringing together the best of both organizations, the CEOs said.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
CLICK HERE to subscribe to our twice-monthly print publication.