The annual Northeast Ohio Parent Choice Awards seeks to gather the opinions of local parents on everything family-friendly in the region. Our readers and online followers voted for their favorite businesses, attractions, family services and more.
Here are the winner and finalists in the “best hospital in a child emergency” category.
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Winner: Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
For more than 125 years, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital has been providing expert pediatric care for infants, children and adolescents in Northeast Ohio. With expertise in 16 medical and 12 surgical specialties, their team of doctors, nurses and other clinical staff has experience in diagnosing and treating children for a range of medical issues, from common childhood illnesses to complex conditions. Ranked among the “Best Children’s Hospitals” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, they deliver award-winning care in specialties including orthopedics, urology, gastroenterology and digestive health, pediatric cancer and pulmonology, and they are ranked No. 1 in Northeast Ohio for newborn care. They also are home to Northern Ohio’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center, dedicated to caring for infants and children with the most critical injuries and illnesses.
Main campus: 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
216-844-5437
uhhospitals.org
Finalists:
Cleveland Clinic Children’s
Cleveland Clinic Children’s is dedicated to medical, surgical and rehabilitative care of infants, children and adolescents. The staff uses the latest technology and most recent research to achieve the best possible outcomes. Children’s has more than 300 pediatric specialists who are leaders in research for cardiac care, neurological conditions, digestive diseases and other conditions. More than 80 of their staff are annually named as “Best Doctors” by their peers. Cleveland Clinic Children’s is consistently rated among the “Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report.
Main campus: 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
216-444-5437
my.clevelandclinic.org
Akron Children’s Hospital
While Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the country, it’s their compassionate approach to treatment that makes them truly exceptional. Through a combination of revolutionary treatments and extraordinary patient experiences, their care does more than heal. It brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations to reach you in the community where you live.
One Perkins Square, Akron
330-543-2000
akronchildrens.org