It took Heather McCune and her fiancé, John Scott, three years to get a diagnosis for their son and learned something quite remarkable. He is the third-known child to be diagnosed in the world with a genetic condition so new it does not have an official name. Heather, who lives in East Liverpool, recognized almost […]
Centers of Excellence continue to grow and develop
In 2020 the hospital began the process of outlining a strategy that would enable the growth of key service lines outside of its current regional market by designating a few select programs as destination Centers of Excellence (COE). According to Tina Sanzone, administrative director, “The goal of the COEs is to provide significant, additional support […]
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Jeannette Iskander rises to the challenge of helping kids be kids
Akron Children’s newest pediatric psychologist Dr. Jeannette Iskander understands the difficulty of treating kids and teens with neurologic disorders, including epilepsy, neuromuscular or other chronic conditions. But, she’s up for the challenge because the easiest part of her job is what she’s most passionate about: interacting with patients and families, hearing their stories and figuring […]
