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ON THE COVER
Alan L. Meshekow, DO, FACOS, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Medical Staff President, Residency Program Director for General Surgery and Medical
Director of Trauma Services at Affinity Medical Center, Massillon
FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
ALAN L. MESHEKOW, DO, FACOS
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"Lead by example." That's been Dr. Meshekow's unspoken motto for 34 years. During
this time, he's worked passionately for the betterment of his profession, his hospital
Affinity Medical Center, and his patients.
LOCAL DOCS
IN NATIONAL NEWS
CLINICAL NOTES
RECENT RESEARCH
BUSINESS SECTION
HOSPITAL ROUNDS
AKRON CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDICS
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"Super-specialized" is how Kerwyn Jones, MD, describes the nine physicians in the
Akron Children's Hospital Department of Pediatric Orthopedics. The department also
has several super-specialized clinics.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTIONS
PEDIATRICS
WOMEN'S HEALTH
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SPOTLIGHTS
PEDIATRIC AND FETAL CARE AT METROHEALTH
BIOLOGIC METHODS TO IMPROVE ACL REPAIR
IN YOUNG ATHLETES AT THE CRYSTAL CLINIC
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