The NeuroDevelopmental Science Center’s (NDSC) services for patients with tic and Tourette disorders was added to the Tourette Association of America’s (TAA) list of Centers of Excellence, in July, becoming one of the only centers in the Midwest with this designation and joining the ranks of institutions like Baylor, Johns Hopkins and Yale. According to […]
Mom parenting 2 children with rare muscular disorder inspires those around her
Being a mom is hard work, especially when your child has special needs. Rebecca Lee, of Bath Township, doesn’t mind the extra effort at all. After suffering through the shock and pain of losing her first child shortly after birth, she says she especially appreciates the opportunity to be a mother to 7-year-old Jack and […]
New neurologist stands firm when it comes to kids’ health
Dr. Kelsey Merison isn’t one to roll with the punches; she’s persistent when it comes to what she believes in. She once spent 2 months in a tent to hold her place in line for coveted Duke-UNC basketball tickets. She also fought her way up to a third-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. It’s […]
‘CP Warriors’ gather for annual picnic
What could be more fun than enjoying a summer night of baseball? For many children with cerebral palsy, the only thing better is getting to hang out at the ballpark with the doctors, nurses and other providers who take good care of you at Akron Children’s Hospital. About 215 patients and family members attended the […]
Tami Cieplinski honored by March of Dimes for work in headache clinic
Every year, the March of Dimes, an organization that focuses on preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality, honors nurses from across Ohio at its annual Nurse of the Year awards ceremony. This state-wide event recognizes exceptional nurses, creates awareness of professional excellence, and promotes the future of nursing as a profession. Nurses can […]
A day in the life of a palliative care provider
Palliative care nurse practitioner, Daniel Phillips, knows firsthand what it’s like to be a child with a chronic medical condition. Growing up with a neurological disorder called early-onset generalized torsion dystonia, he spent a lot of his childhood and adolescence in and out of hospitals. During his many hospitalizations he came to recognize and appreciate the […]
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