After a tough day at work, many people veg out, eat dinner and watch TV. But not Cassie Durdel, social worker in the transitional care unit (7100) and inpatient rehabilitation. She likes to get lost in a CrossFit workout of the day, letting exertion and the gym clear her head. “It’s a good distraction for me, […]
Archives for August 2018
Our top “In The Moment” posts from August 2018
There are new beginnings, as well as ongoing challenges, in our August “In the Moment” posts. We invite you to take a glance at those you may have missed, or a second peek at those you’ve already enjoyed. 1. One moment, 12-year-old Mason Morris was helping his father burn weeds. The next, he was a “ball […]
My miracle baby is fighting neuroblastoma cancer with all her might
My 2-year-old daughter Addilinn was diagnosed April 13 with neuroblastoma cancer. She has to go through surgery, chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, radiation and therapy (at the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders). On July 30, we got the surgery behind us. Dr. Aaron Garrison removed as much as the tumor as […]
High-risk pregnancy and the roles of an Ob/Gyn and MFM specialist
Being pregnant is an exciting, amazing thing, and you want nothing more than the best for this growing life inside of you. Most of us understand a healthy lifestyle is important to ensure a healthy pregnancy, but it also takes regularly scheduled appointments with excellent prenatal care. That’s why the first of many decisions you’ll […]
Dr. Leroy Eberly is helping Akron Children’s keep patients close to home
When Dr. LeRoy Eberly accepted an opportunity to practice at the newly opened Beeghly campus of Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley back in 2008, it was a “returning home” moment for him; and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for families and children here. He, like many other area residents, worried after Tod Children’s Hospital, […]
Western PA native cherishes practicing medicine near home
For Dr. Lawrence Shaffer, the Youngstown and Western Pennsylvania metro areas hold a beloved place in his heart. After going through medical school on a scholarship from the United States Air Force and completing his residency, Shaffer spent four years at an Air Force base in Wyoming as a pediatrician. In 1986, he decided to […]
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