Hospital welcomes first pediatrician in three decades

Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has announced the return of pediatric services to the hospital after a 30-year absence, with the addition of Dr. Olusegun Oyedeji (OhLOO-suh-gun OY-deh-jah) as its first pediatrician in three decades. 

Dr. Oyedeji brings extensive expertise in pediatric care and will play a pivotal role in supporting ESHC’s Maternal Newborn and Obstetrics department and leading the newly established afterhours pediatric clinic. 

Dr. Oyedeji has practiced extensively in pediatric medicine, most recently at the Fort St. John Specialist Clinic in British Columbia, where he earned a reputation for providing exceptional care to children and their families. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC), he is also affiliated with the Northern Medical Program at the University of British Columbia, where he has contributed to training future healthcare professionals. 

His arrival marks a significant milestone for ESHC as the hospital continues to enhance healthcare services for the Essex County community.

In conjunction with Dr. Oyedeji’s arrival, ESHC has opened a new afterhours pediatric clinic designed to provide specialized care for children during the flu season. The clinic will help address increased healthcare demands and reduce the burden on the hospital’s emergency department during respiratory illness surges.

The clinic will operate Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm, effective immediately through March 31, 2025. 

The clinic is on the first floor, separated from the Emergency Department. However, parents and their children should first visit the ED triage area, where they will be assessed and directed to the clinic. 

“We are proud to welcome Dr. Oyedeji to Erie Shores HealthCare and to reintroduce pediatric services after three decades,” said Kristin Kennedy, President and CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare. “The addition of Dr. Oyedeji and the establishment of the after-hours pediatric clinic highlights our commitment to providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare for families in our community.” 

Dr. Oyedeji will also provide critical support to ESHC’s Maternal Newborn and Obstetrics department, ensuring that families can access specialized pediatric expertise from birth through childhood. Families are encouraged to utilize the after-hours clinic for non-emergency pediatric concerns, ensuring children receive timely, specialized care.