One of the few things more difficult than treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy is having to deliver the news of the diagnosis to a patient family. Duchenne MD is the most severe form of muscular dystrophy and is typically diagnosed in childhood. The disease affects a protein that is important for keeping muscle fibers intact. In […]
Cindy Bennett-Brown gets ready to sport a new attitude in retirement
Cindy Bennett-Brown, pediatric and adult nurse practitioner, has always had two speeds: fast and off. Cindy’s mother, a nurse who worked at Robinson Memorial Hospital, recognized early on that Cindy liked the “adrenaline rush” she got from being where the action is, especially through sports. After Cindy graduated from nursing school, Akron Children’s burn center […]
New pediatric physiatrist Dr. Bartlett is an educator through and through
From teacher to physiatrist, Dr. Adam Bartlett was inspired to change careers after a major bicycle accident during training for the “Escape from Alcatraz” triathlon. His long rehabilitation course, before and after surgery, gave him an appreciation for physical medicine. While surgery often gives patients the potential for functional recovery, he believes it is the […]
Pediatric epileptologist Dr. Michael DiSano joins Akron Children’s winning team
Boston Red Sox fan Dr. Michael DiSano hit a homerun when he joined Akron Children’s team as our newest pediatric epileptologist in our NeuroDevelopmental Science Center. While he loves anything baseball and rooting on his current home team, the Cleveland Indians (just as long as they’re not playing the Red Sox), he’s most passionate about […]
New pediatric neurologist Dr. Matthew Ginsberg cooks up high-quality care for kids
Medicine wasn’t always the path Dr. Matthew Ginsberg thought he would take — veterinarian, karate champion and chef also made the list. In fact, he originally pursued food science in college. It wasn’t until he volunteered in a first responder group in Australia and worked with autistic children back in the states (and finally got […]
New city, refreshing adventures await Cindy Dormo
In many ways, Cindy Dormo, vice president, pediatrics, grew up along with Akron Children’s. As a recent college graduate with a health information management degree, she felt brave when she moved 125 miles away from home to take her first professional job. When she joined Children’s nearly 4 decades ago, the hospital employed fewer than […]
