Sam Jimenez was born prematurely at 32 weeks’ gestation, weighing 6 pounds and 12 ounces. He grew significantly, and at age 6, his pediatrician referred him to an orthopedic specialist for bone problems often connected to Marfan syndrome. The genetic disorder affects the body’s connective tissue, which holds cells, tissues and organs together – and […]
Grateful dad gives back to Akron Children’s by becoming an employee
Bill Louth was so thankful to Akron Children’s for curing his son’s heart condition that he wanted to give back. He did that by joining the Akron Children’s Information Services Division as a server engineer. The heart issues begin At age 7, Isaiah Louth’s heart started racing. Nothing specific trigged the episodes, and heart […]
Tennessee teen travels to Akron Children’s for specialized heart procedure
Sandra Mullins – a 15-year-old from Antioch, Tennessee – had fainting spells for a year and a half. She was heading toward a pacemaker – until that fateful day her mom found a cardioneuroablation (CNA) video online featuring Dr. John Clark, pediatric cardiologist and director of the Akron Children’s Pediatric Arrythmia Center. Sandra’s parents, Jessica […]
Innovative cardioneuroablation procedure heals woman’s heart issues
Twenty twenty-three turned out to be a year of unimaginable challenges for 39-year-old Laura Montoya. In March, her husband, Monty, a former Marine, stepped on a landmine while volunteering in Ukraine, losing a foot. As she navigated the aftermath of Monty’s traumatic injury, which required multiple trips to hospitals overseas and a move from Las […]
Scott Arkwright, CNP, enjoys supporting the cardiac surgery team and helping pediatric patients
After spending 25 years collaborating with the Heart Center while working for a different hospital system in Ohio, Scott Arkwright was drawn to the environment of working with pediatric patients. “It was emotional to leave an organization that was a big part of my life. I am grateful for the opportunities, colleagues and friendships developed […]
Welcome Dr. Tim Watson, cardiologist, to Akron Children’s
Dr. Tim Watson is no stranger to Northeast Ohio. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his specialty pediatrics residency at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. After spending time in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Watson is excited to be a part of the team of cardiologists at Akron Children’s […]