Together.

Creating A Hospital Dedicated To
Women & Children

See the vision

A healthcare crisis

For Women & Children

Patients and their loved ones are currently forced to travel, at least, two hours away from home to receive the nearest specialty care.

  •  
  • 50 Miles
  •  
  • 150 Miles
  •  
  • 200 Miles

The growing needs

Of our region

  • 93% of
    NICU Infants

    Born in our region were transported 50+ miles from home for specialized
    care in 2023

    Born in our region were transported 50+ miles from home for specialized care in 2023

  • 21% Higher
    Infant Mortality

    In our region than the national average

    In our region than the
    national average

  • 90% of
    Pediatric Discharges

    Require specialized care outside of the service
    area annually

    Require specialized care outside of the service area annually

 

Transforming
care for

Women & children

As neighbors, friends, family, and healthcare specialists, it's our collective duty to address the urgent need of our community—a hospital for women and children.

  • 200

    NICU infants will
    stay closer to family

  • 400,000

    Patients will access
    specialty care

  • 1,400

    Births will remain local

  • 85%

    Of NICU infants
    transferred could
    now stay home

Where We

Currently Stand

  • $40m Memorial Health System

    Investing in a Women and Children's Hospital reflects our commitment to advanced pediatric and maternal care for the region. We aim to provide a specialized space to enhance patient outcomes, integrate advanced technologies, and keep patients at home.

  • $40m Akron Children's

    By self-investing $40 million into services and infrastructure, Akron Children's aims to assist in reducing travel burden for families and supporting the overall well-being of children in all communities.

  • $30m State/Federal Grant

    Ohio State Representative Jay Edwards played a pivotal role in securing a transformative $30 million donation in order to lay a foundation for the future of our state's access to healthcare for all.

Did You

Know?

There is a notable urban-rural divide in healthcare for infants.

Those living in rural areas throughout our region experience a rate 19% higher than those in larger metro areas for infant mortality.

Information provided by Appalachian Regional Commission.