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Tim Stover, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Akron General: ‘Wellness Warrior’

Even before the Foundation for Healthy Communities of the Ohio Hospital Association recognized Thomas L. “Tim” Stover, MD, MBA, as the 2013 Wellness Warrior, those familiar with him had already branded him as such.

Significant Progress in the  Treatment of Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C (HCV) is a common cause of liver disease and cirrhosis in the United States. It is the most common indication for liver transplantation, and the cause of more than 50% of hepatocellular carcinoma in the U.S.

Richard Hertle, MD: A New Vision for Pediatric Eye Care

Cataracts. Glaucoma. Retinal disease. These are vision problems usually associated with older adults. Richard W. Hertle, MD, however, sees babies with these conditions every week at Akron Children’s Hospital where he is director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and the new Vision Center.

Rectal Cancer Surgery: Pushing the Envelope at Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute (DDI) has long been a recognized leader in diagnosis, treatment and surgical innovation.

Pediatric Surgery at Akron Children’s: Growing Strong

After starting as a day nursery nearly 125 years ago, Akron Children’s Hospital is now the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region. It has also grown to be one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation for surgical patient volumes, according to Dr. Robert Parry, Director of Pediatric Surgery.

Pediatric and Fetal Care at MetroHealth

It’s been less than three years since MetroHealth System and Akron Children’s Hospital signed an affiliation agreement to share their resources. Today, Akron Children’s provides specialty pediatric care at MetroHealth’s main campus in the areas of pediatric cardiology, nephrology, oncology/hematology, general surgery and critical care.

Orthopaedic Traumatology at Akron General

Accidents happen — at home, at work, at play and in between. When it comes to traumatic injuries, Akron General is equipped and staffed to provide the highest level of care. That’s part of its verification as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Ohad Ziv, MD—Advancing Treatment for AFib Patients

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a major health problem in the U.S., where the lifetime risk of developing it is one in four, according to the National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute (NHLBI). By the end of 2020, the NHLBI projects AFib will affect 4.4 million Americans.

New option for Sinus Sufferers: In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty

Sinusitis is one of the most common chronic healthcare problems in the U.S, afflicting 37 million Americans annually.1 It significantly impacts patients physically, functionally and emotionally and takes a toll on quality of life.2

New Approach to OSA Available Exclusively at UH

More than 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a chronic condition marked by frequent periods of breathing cessation during sleep.

NEOMED: Transforming the Future of Health Care

As it celebrates 40 years serving the region, Northeast Ohio Medical University is experiencing unprecedented growth. In the midst of this expansion, its mission — to develop the next generation of local physicians, pharmacists, public health officials and healthcare leaders — remains.

Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Advances at Fairview Hospital

As surgical techniques go, robotic-assisted surgery is still a relatively new development. The modern da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, which has come to play such a pivotal role in minimally invasive surgery programs around the country, has been in use for less than 15 years. In fact, prior to 1983 — the year the first primitive surgical robot was used (in Vancouver, British Columbia) — robots in the operating room were unheard of.

Meet the Newest Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Surgeons

As the demand for orthopaedic services grows throughout Northeast Ohio, so, too, does Crystal Clinic Inc. Established in 1989 by eight physicians in the Montrose area of Akron, the group now includes 39 surgeons in 10 locations, including Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Kent, Medina, Barberton, Wadsworth, Green, Streetsboro and downtown Akron.

Kindred implements New Transitional Care Program in Cleveland

Treatment at the right place, at the right time. That’s the goal of Kindred Healthcare’s new Transitional Care Program.

Kindred Contact Center: a Resource for Patients, Families and Physicians

Making healthcare decisions can be stressful — even more so when they involve post acute care for a family member. The Kindred Contact Center can help.

Juan Carlos Plana, MD — Cardio-Oncologist

The Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer published in January 2013 shows that overall cancer death rates continued to decline in the United States for all of the most common cancers, including lung, colon, prostate and breast. Modern cancer therapies garner the credit for this. However, some treatments, such as certain chemotherapies for breast cancer, can have serious cardiovascular side effects.

High-Tech Cardiac EP now at Lake Health

When Robert N. Goldstein, MD, FHRS, was recruited by Lake Health to be Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) in November 2013, the goal was to expand EP services. Less than six months later, the community hospital system now offers advanced tertiary-level EP services and technologies, including advanced cardiac cryoablation, laser lead extraction, subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD), and insertable cardiac monitor (ICM).