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Picture this: an elderly gentleman walking down the halls of an apartment complex, leaning on his cane for support. Alongside him is his wife, carrying his medical bag because it's too much for him.
That's the image of Akron podiatrist Dr. Nicholas C. Bianco, who at age 89 was still making house calls until four months ago. He died Tuesday.
He took care of people and was a pillar and pioneer in his profession.
It's why his awards include one from his peers for Lifetime Achievement in 2002, Man of the Year in 1959 and the Meritorious Service Award in 1995. He served as a president, director or trustee of both the state and local podiatric medical associations and was a national delegate.
The Akron podiatrist is noted for negotiating the first major industry and union podiatric medical-benefits contract and setting a new pattern for nationwide recognition of podiatric medicine in all major industries...
Akron podiatrist known for advancing profession, dies aged 89
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