MEDNAX/Pediatrix Medical Group of Ohio

Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing specialized pediatric care, with a history dating back to 1890. With two hospitals, 44 pediatrician offices, and over 1,000 providers, they offer convenient access to expert care throughout Ohio. The hospital emphasizes a family-centered approach, ensuring that every child receives compassionate care tailored to their needs. Their commitment to innovation and support for families is evident in their wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and resources for new and expecting parents. Generated from the website

Meet Julie Dillard, MD, MSc, part of NICU, Akron Children's. Schedule an appointment today.

Dr. Strand is the chair of the department of Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine and the Thomas R. & Mary Lynn Crowley Endowed Chair in Neonatology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. She received her medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and her Master of Science in Clinical Research Design and Statistics from the University of Michigan. Dr. Strand completed her residency at Vanderbilt University and her fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Ohio. She is board certified in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine.