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from the Publisher E LCO M E TO T H E July–August issue of MD News, where you'll find stories and articles about, from and for physicians in the greater Cleveland/Akron/Canton area. Our cover story celebrates the 40th anniversary of Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Once a small College of Medicine, NEOMED is now a medical university featuring colleges of graduate studies, medicine and pharmacy. As it continues to grow in size and scope, NEOMED is transforming the future of health care. Two of our three Spotlight Articles also focus on growth – in neurology services at Akron General and electrophysiology services at Lake Health. Akron General now offers deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. Lake Health has recently expanded its EP services to include advanced cardiac cryoablation, laser lead extraction, S-ICD and ICM. Our third Spotlight Article features Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Ohio. VNA boasts more than 700 professionals providing comprehensive home healthcare, hospice and rehabilitation services throughout northeast and central Ohio. In this story, we focus on their rehab services. Neuroscience and Senior Health are the themes of this issue's two Special Clinical Sections. Here, you'll find articles about minimally invasive spine surgery, idiopathic generalized epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders in the elderly and gouty arthropathy in the foot. Looking ahead . . . our September–October issue's Special Clinical Sections will focus on Women's Health (including bariatrics and diabetes) and Pediatrics. (See page 45 for details.) If you offer healthcare services related to one of these areas, you'll want to be included. Contact me to learn how you can engage our readership of 7,200-plus local physicians and increase patient referrals. Thanks for reading! Jan Raabe W 05-731 Publisher: Jan Raabe Managing Editor: Conner Armstrong Photographer: Joe Smithberger, Smithberger Photography, North Canton Contributing Writers: Robert Janek; Toomas Anton, MD; Ami Hall, DO; Joseph J. Feltes, JD; Paul D. Guerra; Jason F. Haupt, Esq.; Michael T. Livesay, CPA/PFS; Ronald F. Pavlovich, CPA; Dalin Pulsipher, PhD; Jeffrey M. Whitaker, DPM; J. Ryan Williams President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Drew Smith Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Aimee Burchard Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Jamie Dent, Michael Ferguson, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Financial Services: Ashley Byrd, April Charlton Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, David Enoch MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2014, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Cleveland/Akron/Canton edition, call Publisher Jan Raabe at 330-499-5332 or email jraabe@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to jraabe@mdnews.com. Cleveland/akron/Canton green initiative M I N I M A L I M P A C T 05-737 Jan Raabe PU BLISHER Cleveland/Akron/Canton J R A A B E @ M D N E W S . C O M 330-499-5332 4 | Cleveland/Akron/Canton MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M ■ J U LY/AU G U S T 2 0 1 4