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Discover how Summa Health supports your journey to better health—every step of the way. Summa Health is a non-profit integrated healthcare delivery system in Northeast Ohio. Summa Health is the largest employer in Summit County, and serves more than a million patients each year in comprehensive emergency, acute, intensive care|critical, outpatient and long-term/home care settings. Pr

oviding multi-specialty patient care, medical research and continuing medical education, Summa Health is consistently ranked one of the best healthcare providers in the region.

Meet Summa volunteer, David Hoppe. While David is a newer Summa volunteer with 3-years of service, his dedication to ser...
06/04/2026

Meet Summa volunteer, David Hoppe. While David is a newer Summa volunteer with 3-years of service, his dedication to servant leadership is nothing new. David volunteers in multiple roles; for special projects, simulation labs, the detox unit, with Summa’s Organizational Development and training team, and he is a greater Akron community volunteer.

David is the 2026 Mary Ann Deveny Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service winner and was recently awarded this honor during Summa's Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.

06/03/2026

We’re proud to share the 2025 Summa Health Annual Report – an overview of a year defined by transformational progress, strategic preparation and our continued commitment to advancing healthcare across the Greater Akron region.

Explore the full 2025 Summa Health Annual Report. https://ow.ly/aOl650Z7m7a

The Summa Health team was proud to host a table at 7 17 Credit Union Park sharing information about our Heart & Vascular...
06/01/2026

The Summa Health team was proud to host a table at 7 17 Credit Union Park sharing information about our Heart & Vascular and Pulmonary services, helping fans learn more about staying healthy and breathing easier.

Until a breathing issue such as emphysema or COPD is diagnosed, it's not uncommon for a smoker to feel that smoking hasn...
05/31/2026

Until a breathing issue such as emphysema or COPD is diagnosed, it's not uncommon for a smoker to feel that smoking hasn't significantly changed their health that much. But, the damage smoking causes affects the body way beyond the impact it has on the lungs. Learn more and get the support to quit at summahealth.org/quitsmokingnow.

We are pleased to welcome Laurie Hanne, D.O., to Summa Health Medical Group – Hospice & Palliative Medicine.Dr. Hanne sp...
05/31/2026

We are pleased to welcome Laurie Hanne, D.O., to Summa Health Medical Group – Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Hanne specializes in palliative care in oncology and sees patients at the Summa Health Cancer Institute, Jean & Milton Cooper Pavilion, located at 161 N Forge St., Suite 198, Akron, OH 44304.

She is now accepting new patients. To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit summahealth.org/laurie-hanne or call 330.375.3039.

⚾ Fun Fact: Stadium stairs are built with shorter risers specifically to help fans and staff navigate those steep inclin...
05/30/2026

⚾ Fun Fact: Stadium stairs are built with shorter risers specifically to help fans and staff navigate those steep inclines more easily.

Even with smart design, a single game day means thousands of steps on hard concrete. From opening gates to the final out, game-day staff spend hours on their feet to keep the ballpark running. 👟🚶

Protect your stride and reduce fatigue with supportive footwear, good posture, and proactive care. Step up your game with expert advice from the Summa Health Orthopedic Foot & Ankle team. 👉 https://mychart.summahealth.org/MyChart/app/providers/results?mode=1&thLoc=233-35&termId=11016&ref=2753

We would like to introduce Erin Jeffers, D.O., who has joined Summa Health Medical Group – Urgent Care. Dr. Jeffers sees...
05/30/2026

We would like to introduce Erin Jeffers, D.O., who has joined Summa Health Medical Group – Urgent Care. Dr. Jeffers sees patients at the Summa Health Stow-Kent and Tallmadge Urgent Care locations.

Meet Summa Health’s new teammates: Poppy, Sandy, and Waldo! These friendly robots help make lab deliveries so our care t...
05/29/2026

Meet Summa Health’s new teammates: Poppy, Sandy, and Waldo! These friendly robots help make lab deliveries so our care teams can spend more time with patients. Stay tuned for a Healthcare Unlocked video featuring the technology behind their work.

05/26/2026

After multiple surgeries, Dilli’s goal was simple: get back to the life he loves. ⚽🏏🥾

With support from Dr. Rabe and the orthopedic sports medicine team at Summa Health, Dilli found more than treatment. He found a team committed to helping him return to soccer, cricket, hiking and making memories with family again.

Because recovery is about more than healing. It’s about getting back to being you.

Not every sudden symptom is a stroke—but many conditions can look just like one. From seizures and migraines to blood su...
05/24/2026

Not every sudden symptom is a stroke—but many conditions can look just like one.

From seizures and migraines to blood sugar changes, several “stroke mimics” can cause symptoms such as weakness, confusion, vision changes or dizziness. Knowing the difference is important, but when in doubt, always seek emergency care right away.

Learn more about the 7 common stroke mimics and why quick action still matters on the Summa Health Blog: https://www.summahealth.org/blog/entries/2022/08/7-common-stroke-mimics-that-look-like-you-are-having-a-stroke

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