Summa Rehab Hospital

10/15/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Joy Bevington, M.D., to Summa Health Medical Group – Primary Care. Dr. Bevington has special interests in family medicine, preventive medicine and food as medicine. She welcomes new patients. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit summahealth.org/joy-bevington.

10/15/2026

Is it stress, trauma or something more?

While stress and trauma can share similar symptoms, they affect us in different ways—and understanding those differences can help us better care for ourselves and those around us.

In this podcast episode, we discuss what separates everyday stress from trauma, how each impacts mental and physical health and practical tools for coping, healing and building resilience.

Listen now: https://www.summahealth.org/blog/entries/2026/07/stress-or-trauma-understanding-the-difference-part-2

10/14/2026

When Megan and Julie faced breast cancer, they faced it together, with a care team supporting them every step of the way.

From screening and diagnosis through treatment and beyond, they found comprehensive, compassionate care at the Williams Center for Breast Health at Summa Health.

Today, they’re navigating their new normal with gratitude for the team that helped guide them through their journey and a reminder to others about the importance of prioritizing their breast health.

10/13/2026

We all experience stress, but trauma can have a deeper and longer-lasting impact on our mental and physical health.

In this new two-part podcast series, Dr. Knetig explains how stress and trauma affect the brain and body, shares signs to watch for, and discusses when professional support may help.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.summahealth.org/blog/entries/2026/07/stress-or-trauma-understanding-the-difference-and-what-to-do-part-1

10/12/2026

Regularly scheduled mammograms are vital for early detection of breast cancer, but understanding your individual risk involves more than screening alone. Evidence shows that breast cancer risk can be influenced by a combination of factors, including age, family history, lifestyle, genetics, and hormonal factors. While some of these risk factors can’t be changed, understanding them can help you make informed decisions about your health.
Key strategies for risk management include:
• Know your family history. Those with certain histories may benefit from genetic counseling, and when appropriate, genetic testing for inherited changes in genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2.
• Maintain healthy lifestyle habits. Eating a balanced diet, getting regular physical activity, limiting alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking may help lower breast cancer risk.
• Discuss hormonal factors with your healthcare provider, such as hormone replacement therapy, oral contraceptives, and other hormonal exposures.
• Follow recommended screening guidelines, which may depend on your age, personal and family history, and other risk factors.
• Know what’s normal for you. Be aware of changes in your breasts, such as a new lump, swelling, skin changes, ni**le changes, or unusual discharge. Share concerns with your healthcare provider.
Early detection can improve the chances of finding breast cancer earlier, while risk-reduction strategies can help lower the chance of developing breast cancer. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about tailoring screenings and preventive strategies to your individual risk.

10/11/2026

"Phenomenal facility! The coordination of therapy and medical care is amazing…exactly what my mother needed. The staff is amazing!" says Debra on Google

★★★★★ Phenomenal facility! The coordination of therapy and medical care is amazing…exactly what my mother needed. The staff is amazing!

10/11/2026

Dr. Brett Graham, a neurologist from Summa Health Neuroscience Institute, discusses what we should know about multiple sclerosis, including signs, symptoms and treatment options. To learn more visit summahealth.org/MS

10/10/2026

🏈 Go Zips! 💙💛

Summa Health is proud to sponsor University of Akron football! Join us today for the Homecoming Tailgate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., then stick around for kickoff at 3:30 p.m. at InfoCision Stadium – Summa Health Field!

Let’s make it a great Homecoming! GO ZIPS!! 🏈

10/09/2026

Did you know the health priorities of a woman in her 20s can look very different from those in her 40s, 50s or beyond?

From exercise and nutrition to cancer screenings, heart health and menopause, every decade brings new opportunities to take charge of your health.

Learn what to focus on at every stage of life in our latest guide: https://www.summahealth.org/blog/entries/2026/08/womens-health-by-age-staying-healthy-in-your-20s-30s-40s-50s-and-beyond

💜 Because it's never too early, or too late, to invest in your health.

10/08/2026

The Joint Commission has certified Summa Health System – Akron Campus as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Summa Health was the first hospital in greater Akron to receive Comprehensive Stroke Center certification when we achieved it in 2022. This marks three consecutive review periods of Summa Health consistently earning this achievement. Comprehensive Stroke Centers represent the pinnacle of stroke care. The certification indicates that we provide the most advanced treatments available and have neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointerventional radiologists, neurocritical care specialists and vascular surgeons working as one cohesive unit. Summa Health’s CSC designation also signifies our commitment to meeting stringent quality metrics for hemorrhagic stroke care, following best clinical practice guidelines and ensuring timely access to advanced treatments.

10/07/2026

👻🚒🎃 Something spooky—and totally truck-tastic—is rolling into Medina! 🎃🚑🍬

Gather your little ghosts and goblins for Summa Health’s Annual Truck or Treat—a FREE Halloween adventure filled with big trucks, sweet treats, colorful crafts and plenty of not-so-scary fun!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕙 10 a.m. to noon
📍 Summa Health Medina Medical Center
3780 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256

🕸️ Creep, crawl or zoom over to:
🚒 Climb into the fun at Touch-a-Truck with Summa Health emergency vehicles
🍭 Trick-or-treat with Summa Health service lines and Akron Children’s services
🎨 Get crafty with face painting and the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Studio Go mobile art van
👻 Discover plenty of tricks, treats and fang-tastic surprises

Costumes are encouraged—just keep them friendly for all our little monsters by avoiding anything frightening, revealing or provocative.

🦇 Grab your treat bag, round up your boo crew and join us for a frightfully fun morning! 🍬🎃

10/06/2026

🚨 If you think you're having a heart attack, your first instinct might be to get in the car and head to the hospital yourself.

But that decision could put you and others at risk. Calling 911 gets trained emergency responders to you quickly and allows treatment to begin before you even arrive at the hospital.

Learn why experts recommend calling 911 instead of driving yourself during a heart attack:
👉 https://www.summahealth.org/blog/entries/2026/08/having-a-heart-attack-put-down-the-car-keys

10/05/2026

Staying strong, steady, and mobile can make a meaningful difference in maintaining independence as we age. Physical therapy can support these goals by addressing strength, balance, endurance, mobility, and physical function.
In particular, physical therapy can improve balance and reduce fall risk. Fear of falling or having experienced a previous fall can affect confidence and participation in daily activities. Physical therapists can work with older adults to address factors associated with fall risk through treatments that focus on balance, muscle strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
Physical therapy also can benefit older adults living with frailty, recovering from a stroke, or managing chronic conditions that affect movement and function. Treatments can be tailored to each person’s abilities and goals, and may be designed to improve physical function, manage pain, and make movements and activities easier and safer.
Maintaining strength and mobility is key to helping individuals continue to do things they enjoy most. Talk with your healthcare provider or a physical therapist to learn whether physical therapy may be appropriate for you or a loved one.

10/04/2026

"I was so impressed with care I received at Summa Rehab. From the nurses, Betsy, Megan, Lindsey, Helen to the aides Milena, Michelle, Iftekcar, to name a few. From the nurse practitioners Megan and Tina to the occupational therapist Natalie and physical therapist Cassidy all were professional, encouraging and supportive.
I came to Summa rehab broken and left energized and knowing I will overcome . I have a lot of work to do.." says Kim on Google

★★★★★ I was so impressed with care I received at Summa Rehab. From the nurses, Betsy, Megan, Lindsey, Helen to the aides Milena, Michelle, Iftekcar, to name a few. From the nurse practitioners Megan and Tina to the occupational therapist Natalie and physical therapist Cassidy all were prof...

10/01/2026

During National Housekeeping Week, we celebrated the Environmental Services team at Summa Rehab Hospital. Their dedication helps create a clean, welcoming environment for patients, families and staff every day. Thank you for all you do! 🧹💙

09/28/2026

Rehabilitation following a spinal cord injury doesn’t necessarily end when someone leaves the hospital or completes an inpatient rehabilitation program. Recovery and rehabilitation can continue long after the initial injury, with the focus often shifting over time from intensive rehabilitation to maintaining function, preventing complications, adapting to changes, and working toward new goals.
The greatest amount of neurological recovery often occurs during the first year after a spinal cord injury, but improvements can continue beyond that time. Ongoing rehabilitation and physical activity can help people maintain strength and function, improve mobility, increase independence, and address changing needs over time.
After completing formal inpatient rehabilitation, individuals may continue their recovery. The type and amount of ongoing rehabilitation will vary from person to person. Factors that may influence an individual's rehabilitation plan include:
• Level and severity of the spinal cord injury
• Changes in strength, movement, and sensation
• Individual goals and priorities
• Functional needs for home, work, or in the community
• Access to rehabilitation and resources
• Changes in health and physical abilities over time
For some people, ongoing therapy may help them work toward new functional goals or address challenges that arise later in recovery. For others, rehabilitation may transition into an individualized exercise and activity routine focused on maintaining function and preventing complications.
Spinal cord injury recovery is not the same for everyone. Rehabilitation can evolve over time to meet changing needs, goals and abilities.

09/26/2026

"Iftekhar is absolutely amazing! He is SO caring and gentle and thorough with his care. He makes you feel very comfortable and safe with his transfers and care. 10/5 stars!" says Jessica on Google

★★★★★ Iftekhar is absolutely amazing! He is SO caring and gentle and thorough with his care. He makes you feel very comfortable and safe with his transfers and care. 10/5 stars!

09/22/2026

Rehab Week 2026 was a success!

A huge thank you to our incredible Summa Rehab Hospital team for the passion, compassion, and dedication you bring to our patients every single day.

And a special thank you to our patients for inspiring us with your strength, determination, and resilience. You connect us to our WHY each and every day! 💙

09/21/2026

After a spinal cord injury, a person may experience spinal shock, a temporary physiological response in which the spinal cord function below the level of the injury is suppressed. This can cause a temporary loss of reflexes, muscle tone, movement, and sensation. Spinal shock can last days, weeks, and sometimes longer. Timing and duration can vary.
Paralysis, on the other hand, refers to a loss or impairment of voluntary movement. Depending on the location and severity of the spinal cord injury, paralysis can range from partial to complete and may affect different parts of the body. It can be accompanied by changes in sensation, muscle tone, and reflexes.
The distinction between the two is that spinal shock is a temporary physiological condition. Paralysis, however, is a neurological impairment that may persist after spinal shock resolves. As spinal shock subsides and reflexes return, healthcare professionals can obtain a clearer picture of a person's neurological function and the extent of the spinal cord injury.
Understanding the difference between spinal shock and paralysis is an important part of evaluating and treating spinal cord injuries. Ongoing neurological assessments help healthcare professionals monitor changes and guide rehabilitation and care.

09/17/2026

It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans live with chronic pain. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the back, hips, knees and feet are among the most common locations for pain in U.S. adults.

For many of those experiencing pain, physical therapy is a non-drug approach that can help manage pain while addressing factors that may contribute to the pain.

Physical therapy treatments can:
• Improve mobility
• Enhance muscle strength
• Increase endurance
• Contribute to joint stability
• Develop flexibility
• Promote overall well-being

Physical therapists can create individualized treatment plans that may include prescribed movement, strengthening and flexibility exercises, hands-on care, and education to help people manage pain and improve function.

For those living with pain, talk with your healthcare provider about whether physical therapy may be an appropriate part of your pain-management plan.