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Richard Hertle, MD:
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A New Vision for Pediatric Eye Care
richard hertle, mD, Director, pediatric ophthalmology, akron Children's hospital
FEATURES
A NeW VISION FOR peDIAtRIC eYe CARe
Dr. Richard Hertle is the director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Akron Children's
where he has established a Vision Center with new technology and services, new
physicians and staff, and improved access to care.
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OptIMIZING OUtCOMeS FOR StROKe pAtIeNtS
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When stroke strikes, Cleveland Clinic offers a continuum of care tailored to the specific
diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of each patient.
SMARt OR COMpLeteS
AKRON GeNeRAL NeUROSCIeNCe INStItUte
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Only three other places in the country have all of the components Akron General has:
iCT, iMRI, Brainsuite technology and a neuro-intervention lab.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTIONS
NeUROSCIeNCe
CHRONIC DISeASe
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DEPARTMENTS
LOCAL DOCS IN NAtIONAL NeWS
ReCeNt ReSeARCH
BUSINeSS SeCtION
HOSpItAL ROUNDS
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May/June 2013