While our son, Dakota, was born at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic — in the winter of 2021 — we were ecstatic he was healthy with no cause for concern. Weighing 9 pounds and measuring 22 inches long, he was every bit the pure joy our family had waited 42 weeks for. In his […]
Welcome cardiologist, Dr. Ari Gartenberg, who will support patients in Eastern Cuyahoga County and Akron
A native of Teaneck, New Jersey, a suburb ten minutes from New York City, Dr. Ari Gartenberg joins Akron Children’s as the newest provider in the Heart Center. He will be practicing both interventional and general cardiology. “During my first interview, the warmth and collegiality was palpable as I met people from Akron Children’s Heart […]
Cardiac procedure targets frequent fainting, gives mom her life back
When Hannah Grable got COVID, everything changed. A busy mother of two, Hannah dealt with various health conditions throughout her life, including one that caused her to faint from time to time. After she had her second child, she was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS is a blood circulation disorder that causes […]
After heart ablation procedure done without radiation exposure, Tallmadge man hopes to eventually remove his pacemaker
Certain things stick out clearly in Kenny Roberts’ mind, especially the day he passed out while playing basketball 27 years ago. He remembers being rushed by ambulance to Akron Children’s emergency room. Later, it was the look on his parents’ faces when they learned Kenny had an abnormal heartbeat that required a pacemaker to ensure […]
Dr. John Clark adapts heart procedure to treat more arrhythmia conditions — all with zero radiation
Akron Children’s Heart Center has taken another step forward on its mission to mend all kids’ “broken” hearts. Pediatric Cardiologist and Director of Akron Children’s Pediatric Arrhythmia Center John Clark, MD, and his team have adapted a common cardiac ablation procedure, traditionally used to treat abnormally fast heart rhythms, to now also treat areas of […]
Patient Experience Spotlight: Julie Rankin
Every day at Akron Children’s, we strive to deliver compassionate care and create positive experiences for our patients and families. This month, we’re spotlighting Julie Rankin, RCCS, a pediatric cardiac sonographer, who received the following feedback from a patient family, after their recent visit: “My (age) year old daughter had an echocardiogram this morning. She […]