Akron Children's Acquires Historic Women's Health Clinic

Akron Children's Hospital is set to acquire the Stark Women's Center, a long-standing independent clinic founded in 1953. An agreement for this acquisition was reached on July 21, with the transaction anticipated to finalize by February 2027. The Stark Women's Center, known as the oldest and largest private practice of its kind in Stark County, offers comprehensive gynecological and obstetrical services, serving approximately 35,000 outpatients each year.

This strategic partnership will allow the center to build upon its legacy while ensuring continued exceptional care for patients throughout pregnancy and beyond. Deliveries and surgeries will continue to be performed at Aultman Hospital. Akron Children's, a nonprofit health system, provides high-risk maternal fetal medicine and pediatric care, viewing this acquisition as a natural extension of its mission.

The integration is expected to make transitions to pediatric care and NICU services smoother for families welcoming a new child. The team from Stark Women's Center will join the Akron Children's network, bringing their expertise to further enhance services for mothers and babies.