Childrens Hospital Medical Center of Akron
Childrens Hospital Medical Center of Akron
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About this organization
Mission
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON ("CHMCA") IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN THROUGH QUALITY PATIENT CARE, RESEARCH & EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE.
About
Program Achievement #1 - Subspecialty Physicians In keeping with Chmca's Mission to provide quality medical and surgical care for infants, children, adolescents, and burn victims of all ages, CHMCA offers unique services in a broad range of pediatric subspecialties as described herein. Some of CHMCA's Subspecialty areas include: Heart Center, Neurosurgery, Sedation Service, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Care Center, Gastroenterology, Urology, Sports Medicine, Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Adolescent Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Hematology Services, Pulmonary Medicine, Palliative Care Program, locust Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Psychiatric Services, Genetics, Dentistry, Orthopedics and Skeletal Dysplasia. The Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders provides comprehensive care to children, teens and young adults with all types of childhood cancer, sickle cell disease, hemoglobinopathies and bleeding/clotting disorders, as well as those who require stem cell/bone marrow transplants. The team includes board-certified pediatric hematologists-oncologists, advance practice nurses, physician assistants, certified pediatric oncology nurses, pharmacists, social workers, clinical research associates, child life specialists, counselors and educators. As a major teaching institution, CHMCA offers fellowship training in pediatric hematology-oncology and is a major pediatric teaching hospital affiliated with Northeast Ohio Medical University. The division of hematology-oncology also actively participates in national clinical trials for childhood cancer and blood disorders, and continues to explore the causes and treatments of these diseases through our basic science research program. As a member of the Children's Oncology Group (COG), we participate in the development of National Cancer Institute-approved treatment protocols and offer the most up-to-date cancer therapies. CHMCA's Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology consists of a team of board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, certified nurse practitioners and pediatric nurses who diagnose and treat infants, children and teens. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education, our center is backed by a full-service lab, registered dietitians, social worker, child psychologist and others. The most common endocrine disorders we treat are diabetes, short stature, thyroid disease, metabolism disorders and pubertal disorders. In addition, we offer specialized care in bone health, endocrine disorders in cancer survivors and cystic fibrosis patients. CHMCA's NeuroDevelopmental Science Center (NDC) brings together 5 pediatric specialties - developmental-behavioral pediatrics, neurology, neurosurgery, physiatry, and behavioral neuropsychology, under one roof to deliver the best outcomes and quality of life for patients. CHMCA's NDC is dedicated to easing the circumstances each step of the way, from referral to diagnosis to treatment. Our goal is provide care that enriches the quality of life for children and families affected by neurological and developmental disorders. CHMCA's Division of Orthopedics specializes in the diagnosis and surgical and/or non-surgical treatment of all types of bone, joint, muscle and spine disorders and injuries in children, teens and young adults. Our experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons offer complete care for conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, with the support of pediatric nurse practitioners, nurses and orthopedic technicians and includes: pediatric spine trauma and deformity, sports injury reconstruction, musculoskeletal neurology, congenital hand and musculoskeletal deformity, hip reconstruction, chest reconstruction, fragile bone evaluation and treatment, skeletal dysplasia, and brachial plexus treatment. CHMCA's Robert T. Stone Respiratory Center provides services for patients with all types of respiratory illnesses, including allergies, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and chronic respiratory failure. The Center has a team of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurse clinicians, pulmonary function technicians, dieticians, physical therapists and a social worker. We provide direct and consultative diagnosis and treatment, education, case management, and research. Our Center includes: cystic fibrosis center, which treats patients from birth through adulthood, asthma education program, pulmonary medicine, pulmonary function testing lab, sleep center, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. CHMCA's Pediatric Urology department diagnoses and treats children and teens with problems related to the genito-urinary systems. Services include laser, laparoscopy, lithotripsy and other minimally invasive techniques to treat diseases. Our staff also uses urodynamic tests to show how well the bladder and sphincter muscles work and to help explain various urinary diseases. CHMCA operates 4 pediatric urgent care centers in our service area to treat children for minor illnesses and injuries. Total urgent care visits were 29,820 and 29,846 in 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The mission of children's hospital medical center of akron ("chmca") is dedicated to improving the health of children through outstanding quality care, education, advocacy, community service and research. chmca is an indispensable, integrated pediatric healthcare delivery system serving infants, children and adolescents, as well as adults in the regional burn center in akron and northeast ohio. established in 1890 by a group of women affiliated with a local church, chmca has grown from a two-room day nursery to a modern 434-bed, full-service children's hospital. in its 128 year history, chmca has received unfailing community support along with outstanding leadership which has resulted in continued improvement in patient care and the expansion of medical services in the service area. chmca is a not-for-profit facility which operates twenty-four(24) hours a day, seven(7) days a week. chmca accepts all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. during the year ended december 31, 2018,”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Children's hospital medical center of akron ("chmca") is dedicated to improving the health of children through quality patient care, research & education, community service.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is OH.
- The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as ONE PERKINS SQUARE, AKRON, OH, 44308 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 6858 employees as of 2020.
- Operates a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $68,056,402.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has a foreign financial account.
- The organization has 26 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1897.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $546,169,078 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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