Summa Health

Summa Health is a nonprofit integrated health system headquartered in Akron, Ohio, operating under the aliases Summa Health and Summa. It delivers a broad range of healthcare services that include acute inpatient care, outpatient surgery, emergency medicine, primary care, and numerous specialty programs such as cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics. The organization maintains a network of hospitals, physician practices, urgent care centers, and rehabilitation facilities across Northeast Ohio. Its mission centers on improving the health of the communities it serves through clinical excellence, patient‑centered care, and community outreach.

Summa Health’s facilities include Summa Akron City Hospital, Summa St. Thomas Hospital, and Summa Barberton Hospital, among others, which together provide a full spectrum of medical and surgical services to residents of the region. The system is recognized as a teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, hosting residency and fellowship programs that train the next generation of physicians. In addition to clinical care, Summa Health supports medical research initiatives and health education programs aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness.

As a not‑for‑profit organization, Summa Health is governed by a board of trustees that oversees strategic direction, financial stewardship, and quality improvement efforts. The health system’s commitment to data security was highlighted after an email phishing incident in August 2018 that compromised employee accounts and exposed the personal and medical information of over 500 patients, prompting enhanced safeguards and patient notification. These attributes—its integrated service model, academic affiliation, nonprofit governance, and focus on security and community health—define Summa Health’s role within the U.S. healthcare landscape.