As an undergraduate student at the University of Rochester, Dr. Tsulee Chen intended to become an astronaut via aeronautical engineering, but she didn’t like all the physics classes. “I have a friend who jokes that I started out as a rocket scientist but became a brain surgeon,” Dr. Chen said. Because her brother has epilepsy, […]
Linda Hetson looks forward to a retirement of smooth sailing with family, friends
Anyone who talks about riding off into the sunset when they retire will like what Linda Hetson, vice president, professional and support services, has planned. Her perfect day includes racing her WaveRunner across a smooth-as-glass lake and enjoying the thrill and freedom. Linda has always tried to live life to the fullest, maybe because early […]
How a routine well visit saved Natalie Downs’ life
Happily anticipating her arrival, Mariah Garland and Robert Downs were excited to finally meet their daughter, Natalie, on Nov. 22, 2014. The young parents from Barberton felt so blessed to have such a happy and healthy baby girl — or so they thought. During a routine 1-month wellness checkup, Natalie’s head circumference had gone from […]
Akron Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
Akron Children’s Hospital has been ranked in four specialties on the U.S. News Media Group’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, now available online at https://bit.ly/2MpOsTq Akron Children’s ranked: 41st in Pediatric Urology 44th in Pediatric Orthopedics 44th in Pediatric Neurology/Neurosurgery 44th Neonatology The new rankings recognize the top 50 children’s hospitals in 10 specialties: cancer, cardiology […]
‘Change Bandit’ spotlight: Generosity comes full-circle for Obney family
On Feb. 6, 2010, I turned 14 years old. On this day, as I opened my cards full of cash I knew exactly what I wanted for my birthday. I took all of the money I received and donated it to the “Have a Part, Do Your Part” Radiothon. This meant that all of the […]
After skull reconstruction, Fitz’ brain has room to grow
Matt and Mallory Beres keep a large black-and-white photo taken shortly after their 9-month-old son, Fitz, emerged from surgery in December. In the photo, Mallory is hunched over a hospital crib cocooning Fitz, who had been under anesthesia for 8 hours as surgeons reconstructed the front of his skull. Mallory wanted to make sure Fitz […]
