Summa Health

Summa Health is a comprehensive healthcare system based in Akron, Ohio, offering a wide array of services to meet the diverse needs of its community. Established in 1989 through the merger of Akron City and St. Thomas Hospitals, Summa Health has grown to become one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the state.

Hospitals and Medical Centers

Summa Health operates several hospitals and medical centers, including:

• Summa Health System – Akron Campus: This campus serves as an academic medical center with over 1,300 licensed inpatient beds. It features a certified Level 1 adult trauma center, an accredited geriatric emergency department, and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Summa Health System – Barberton Campus: Located approximately 10 miles southwest of Akron, this campus combines community hospital comfort with advanced medical care. It offers comprehensive cancer services at the accredited Summa Health Parkview Pavilion and specialized orthopedic care at the Summa Health Joint Replacement Center of Excellence.
• Summa Rehab Hospital: Recognized among America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers in 2024, this facility provides exceptional rehabilitative care to patients recovering from injuries, illnesses, or chronic conditions.

Community Health Centers

Outpatient care is extended throughout Summit, Portage, and Medina counties via multiple community health centers, including:

• Cuyahoga Falls Medical Center
• Green Medical Center
• Hudson Medical Center
• Medina Medical Center
• Rootstown Medical Center
• Stow-Kent Medical Center
• Tallmadge Medical Center
• Wadsworth-Rittman Medical Center
• White Pond Medical Center

Specialized Services

Summa Health offers specialized services such as:

• Summa Health Neuroscience Institute: Provides comprehensive care for neurological conditions, including stroke and neurology services, with locations in Akron, Barberton, Fairlawn, Stow, Coventry Township, and Rootstown.
• Summa Health Wellness Center: A 65,000-square-foot medical-based fitness facility in Hudson, Ohio, integrating fitness amenities with medical technology to promote overall health and wellness.

Recent Developments

In January 2024, venture capital firm General Catalyst announced plans to acquire Summa Health, converting it into a for-profit entity. This move aims to position General Catalyst as a leading developer and seller of healthcare technology.

Locations

Summa Health operates in the following locations:

• Akron, OH, USA: Headquarters and primary campus.
• Barberton, OH, USA: Home to the Summa Health System – Barberton Campus.
• Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA: Location of the Summa Health Cuyahoga Falls Medical Center.
• Hudson, OH, USA: Site of the Summa Health Hudson Medical Center and the Summa Health Wellness Center.
• Medina, OH, USA: Home to the Summa Health Medina Medical Center.
• Rootstown, OH, USA: Location of the Summa Health Rootstown Medical Center.
• Stow, OH, USA: Site of the Summa Health Stow-Kent Medical Center.
• Tallmadge, OH, USA: Home to the Summa Health Tallmadge Medical Center.
• Wadsworth, OH, USA: Location of the Summa Health Wadsworth-Rittman Medical Center and Summa Health Wadsworth Community Center.
• Akron, OH, USA: Home to the Summa Health White Pond Medical Center.