- Summa Barberton Hospital Announces January Employee of the Month
Tim Moomaw, RN, participates in the Nurse Practice Committee. - Summa Barberton Hospital Announces December Employee of the Month
Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to announce that Don Zelenak is the December Employee of the Month. - Summa Barberton Hospital Welcomes New Medical Staff Members
AKRON, Ohio, December 1, 2011 - Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to welcome fourteen new members to its medical staff. - Summa Earns Commission on Cancer Accreditation with Commendation
AKRON, Ohio, November 15, 2011– The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted three-year Approval with Commendation to the cancer program at Summa Barberton Hospital. - Summa Barberton Hospital Announces November Employee of the Month
Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to announce that Richard Wood is the November Employee of the Month. Wood’s co-workers nominated him as employee of the month because he is their “go to” guy. - Summa Barberton Hospital Welcomes New Medical Staff Members
The new members are: Syed Ali, M.D., Gamaliel Batalla, M.D., Jeremy Davis, D.P.M., Kar-Ming Lo, M.D., Renee Mackey, D.P.M., Mariano Polidori, M.D., and Krishna Satyan, M.D. - Summa Barberton Hospital to Host Heart Healthy Lecture
Summa Barberton Hospital is hosting a free Heart Healthy lecture series for 2011 continuing Tuesday, November 15 with Vicki Lonteen, RN, BSN - Summa Barberton Hospital to Host Diabetes C.A.R.E. Program
Summa Barberton Hospital is hosting the free 2011 Diabetes C.A.R.E. (Community Awareness Resource and Education) lecture series - Summa Barberton Hospital to Host Caring Hearts Support Group
umma Barberton Hospital will host the free Caring Hearts Support Group for 2011. People who have congestive heart failure, their friends and families are welcome. - Summa Barberton Hospital to Host Respiratory Forum
Summa Barberton Hospital is hosting a free Respiratory Forum Support Group. People who have respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, or emphysema, and friends and families are welcome. - Summa Barberton Hospital Announces October Employee of the Month
Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to announce that John Fincher is the October Employee of the Month. Fincher’s co-workers nominated him because he is an exceptional worker. - Summa Barberton Hospital Announces Volunteers of the Year
Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to announce that Fran Schindewolf and Neil P. Kinney have been named as the Volunteers of the Year for 2011 - Host Program about Treatment Options for Pelvic Floor Disorders
Summa Barberton Hospital will host a program about urinary incontinence and available treatment options, including exercise, medications and minimally-invasive surgery.
Summa Barberton Hospital Announces January Employee of the Month
Contact: Jennifer Farquhar, Phone: (330) 375-4930, Email: farquharj@summahealth.org
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2012 – Tim Moomaw, RN, was recently named Summa Barberton Hospital’s January Employee of the Month for his excellence in taking care of patients.
This Orrville, Ohio, native has worked at the hospital for three and a half years as a fulltime registered nurse in the 2E unit. He also participates on the Nurse Practice Committee, his Unit Practice Committee, and helps with the Physicians’ Lecture Series.
Moomaw has his associate’s degree and is earning a bachelor’s degree at Ohio University. He is also thinking of pursuing his master’s degree as a nurse family practitioner. Moomaw says his favorite thing about working at Summa Barberton Hospital is his co-workers.
“Our floor functions as a team,” he said.
Moomaw lives in Wooster, Ohio, with his spouse, Carol, and their six children. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors with his loved ones.
“I enjoy farming on my days off, traveling, and spending times with my family,” he said.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter at www.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital Announces December Employee of the Month
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, December 6, 2011 – Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to announce that Don Zelenak is the December Employee of the Month. Zelenak was nominated by his co-workers for his service excellence and treating patients with dignity and respect. He is always willing to go out of his way for patients, family members and colleagues.
Zelenak has been on staff at Summa Barberton Hospital for seven years. He works full-time as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Zelenak earned his Associate Degree in Nursing from Stark State College. What Zelenak likes most about working at Summa Barberton Hospital is being able to offer highly technical procedures and care in a community hospital setting.
Zelenak was born in Fairmont, W.Va., and grew up in Canton, Ohio. He currently lives in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with his wife, Jennifer and their three daughters. Zelenak is a member of the Men’s Golf League at Summa Barberton Hospital. In his spare time, Zelenak enjoys playing golf, watching sports (especially football) and spending time with his family.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital Welcomes New Medical Staff Members
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, December 1, 2011 - Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to welcome fourteen new members to its medical staff. The new members are: Emmanuel Adekunle, M.D., William Bigger, Jr., M.D., Andre M. Fabien, M.D., Paul W. Hartzfeld, M.D., John A. Jakob, M.D., John P. Kachoris, M.D., Hemangi P. Kale, M.D., Jonathan A. Kase, M.D., Pramila Parajuli, M.D., Gregory C. Risk, M.D., David W. Schroeder, M.D., Celia Jackson, M.D., Syed M. Rahman, M.D. and Mark Slabinski, M.D.
Dr. Emmanuel Adekunle is board-eligible in pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md. He completed his residency and fellowship programs at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
Dr. Adekunle is a member of Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics. His office is located at 1600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road in Akron, (330) 899-5437.
Dr. William Bigger, Jr. is board-certified in emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, S.C. He completed his residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Texas.
Dr. Celia Jackson is board-certified in emergency medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis, Tenn. She completed her emergency medicine residency at Howard University Hospital.
Dr. Gregory C. Risk is board-certified in emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Ind. He completed his residency at Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Ind.
Dr. David W. Schroeder is board-certified in emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La. He completed his residency at Madigan Army Medical Center.
Dr. Mark Slabinski is board-certified in emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio. He completed his internship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, and his residency at Summa Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
Drs. Biggers, Jackson, Risk, Schroeder and Slabinski are members of Emergency Medicine Physicians. They provide services in the Emergency Department at Summa Barberton Hospital.
Dr. Andre Fabien is board-certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University-College of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Pramila Parajuli is board-eligible in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from The Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University. She completed her residency at Huron Road Hospital.
Drs. Fabien and Parajuli are members of Hospitalists Management Group. Hospitalists provide services for those patients in the hospital whose physician either refers to the group for inpatient medical care or is not able to see the patient while in the hospital.
Dr. Hemangi P. Kale is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from B.J. Medical College in Asarwa. She completed her residency and fellowship at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Kale is a member of The Gastroenterology Group. Her office is located at 570 White Pond Drive, Suite 200 in Akron, (330) 869-0954.
Dr. Paul W. Hartzfeld is board-eligible in neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio – Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. He completed his general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich.
Dr. Hartzfeld is a member of Donich Neurogsurgery & Spine, LLC. His office is located at 3562 Ridge Park Drive Suite A in Akron, (330) 573-3500.
Dr. John A. Jakob is board-certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University Medical School in New York, N.Y. He completed his residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio and his fellowship at the University of Texas – M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Jakob is a member of Summit Oncology Associates. His office is located at 161 N. Forge Street Suite 198 in Akron, (330) 376-1044.
Dr. John P. Kachoris is board-eligible in neurology. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Ill. He completed his neurology residency at Loyola University medical Center and his internal medicine internship at Good Samaritan Hospital. He completed his fellowship at the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Kachoris is a member of Neurology & Neuroscience Associates, Inc. His office is located at 701 White Pond Drive Suite 300 in Akron, (330) 572-1011.
Dr. Jonathan Kase is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. He completed his residency at Summa Akron City/St. Thomas Hospitals in Akron, Ohio and his fellowship at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia.
Dr. Kase is a member of Crystal Clinic Orthopedics. His office is located at 185 Wadsworth Road Suite B in Wadsworth, (330) 335-1586.
Dr. Syed M. Rahman is board-certified in therapeutic radiology. He earned his medical degree from Dhaka Medical College in Dhaka. He completed radiation oncology residencies at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York Methodist Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
Dr. Rahman is a member of Radiation Oncology Physicians, LLC. His office is located at 161 N. Forge Street #G90 in Akron, (330) 376-0928.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital Earns Commission on Cancer Accreditation with Commendation
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, November 15, 2011– The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted three-year Approval with Commendation to the cancer program at Summa Barberton Hospital. This is the second time the hospital’s cancer program has earned this accreditation.
“If you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you want nothing less than the latest technology and best possible clinical care,” said Tom DeBord, president of Summa Barberton Hospital and Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, “The CoC Approval with Commendation serves as objective proof that we can provide the type of care and caring that patients want and need.”
To earn this approval, a facility must have a rigorous on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor during which the facility demonstrates a Commendation level of compliance with up to 36 standards that represent the full scope of the cancer program, including cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, clinical services, research, community outreach and quality improvement. To maintain approval, facilities with CoC-approved cancer programs must undergo an on-site review every three years.
Only about 25 percent of hospitals in the United States have CoC-approved cancer programs. Collectively, these hospitals diagnose and/or treat more than 70 percent of newly diagnosed cancer patients each year. Receiving care at a CoC-approved cancer program ensures that a patient will have access to:
- comprehensive care, including a range of state-of-the art services and equipment
- a multispecialty team approach to coordinate the best treatment options
- information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options
- access to cancer-related information, education and support
- a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results and lifelong patient follow-up
- ongoing monitoring and improvement of care, and, most importantly,
- quality care, close to home.
Established in 1922 by the American College of Surgeons, the CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive, quality care. Its membership includes Fellows of the American College of Surgeons and 42 national organizations that reflect the full spectrum of cancer care.
For more information about Summa Barberton Hospital’s Parkview Center, ask your doctor or call 330-615-4126.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital Announces November Employee of the Month
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, November 4, 2011 – Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to announce that Richard Wood is the November Employee of the Month. Wood’s co-workers nominated him as employee of the month because he is their “go to” guy.
Wood has been on staff at Summa Barberton Hospital for eight years. He works full-time as a Financial Analyst in the finance department. Wood has a BSBA degree from the University of Akron; he also holds an MBA degree from Baldwin-Wallace College.
Wood is a life-long resident of Barberton. He has three children, Ellen, Sadie and Adam. In his spare time, Wood enjoys fitness, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital Welcomes New Medical Staff Members
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, October 28, 2011 - Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to welcome seven new members to its medical staff. The new members are: Syed Ali, M.D., Gamaliel Batalla, M.D., Jeremy Davis, D.P.M., Kar-Ming Lo, M.D., Renee Mackey, D.P.M., Mariano Polidori, M.D., and Krishna Satyan, M.D.
Dr. Syed Ali is board-certified in Anesthesiology. He earned his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Ali is a member of SWRH Physicians, Inc. His office is located at 1900 23rd Street in Cuyahoga Falls, (330) 971-7246.
Dr. Gamaliel Batalla is board-certified in Anesthesiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Philippines in Manila. He completed his internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Md., residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey in Newark, N.J., and fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, N.Y., and the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey in Newark, N.J.
Dr. Batalla is a member of Comprehensive Care Anesthesia Services. His office is located at 875 Eighth Avenue in Massillon, Ohio, (330) 834-4788.
Dr. Jeremy Davis is board-certified in podiatric surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. He completed his residency at Dunlap Memorial Hospital in Orrville, Ohio.
Dr. Davis is a member of Akron Ambulatory Foot Surgeons. His office is located at 335 E. Waterloo Road in Akron, (330) 724-8689.
Dr. Kar-Ming Lo is board-certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from North East Ohio University College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio. He completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, Ill., and his fellowship at Rush Medical College in Chicago, Ill.
Dr. Lo is a member of NE Ohio Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Associates. His office is located at 224 W. Exchange Street, Suite 380 in Akron, (330) 344-6676.
Dr. Renee Mackey is a podiatry specialist. She earned her medical degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. She completed her residency at Alliance Community Hospital in Alliance, Ohio.
Dr. Mackey is a member of Northeast Ohio Medical Associates. Her office is located at 2640 W. Market Street, Suite 301 in Fairlawn, (330) 864-8501.
Dr. Mariano Polidori is board-certified in family medicine. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional De Cuyo. He completed his residency at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, N.Y.
Dr. Polidori is a member of Hospitalists Management Group. Hospitalists provide services for those patients in the hospital who do not have a physician of their own.
Dr. Krishna Satyan is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his medical degree from The University of Colorado in Aurora, Colo. He completed his internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Satyan is a member of CNS Center for Neuro and Spine Inc. His office is located at 762 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Akron, (330) 665-4100.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital to Host Heart Healthy Lecture
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, October 18, 2011 – Summa Barberton Hospital is hosting a free Heart Healthy lecture series for 2011 continuing Tuesday, November 15 with Vicki Lonteen, RN, BSN. Lonteen will discuss weight loss and the various factors that go into weight loss; it’s not just about food.
Lectures will be held at the hospital at 6 p.m. in the Parkview Center lobby on the ground floor. Summa Barberton Hospital is located at 155 Fifth Street NE, Barberton, Ohio 44203.
To register for this program, please call (800) 237-8662. Parking is free. For more information about the lecture or cardiac services at Summa Barberton Hospital, call (330) 615-3918.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital to Host Diabetes C.A.R.E. Program
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, October 18, 2011 – Summa Barberton Hospital is hosting the free 2011 Diabetes C.A.R.E. (Community Awareness Resource and Education) lecture series. The Diabetes C.A.R.E. group is for people who have diabetes and their family and friends.
This year’s series continues on Tuesday, November 8, with Dietitian Shannon Egert who will be discussing eating healthy during the winter months. The program will be held at the hospital at 7 p.m. in the Parkview Center Lobby on the ground floor. Summa Barberton Hospital is located at 155 Fifth Street NE, Barberton, Ohio 44203.
Registration is suggested for this program. Please call (800) 237-8662 or log on to summahealth.org/barbertonregistrations to register. Parking is free. For more information about diabetes education services at Summa Barberton Hospital, call (330) 615-3911.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital to Host Caring Hearts Support Group
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, October 18, 2011 – Summa Barberton Hospital will host the free Caring Hearts Support Group for 2011. People who have congestive heart failure, their friends and families are welcome.
The series continues on Tuesday, November 8 with Mary Pavkov, RD, who will speak on “Salt, salt and now less salt.” Pavkov will cover ideas on how to lower your salt and sodium intake, such as, reading food labels, cooking without salt, avoiding foods naturally high in sodium, and watching what you order when you eat out.
Meetings will be held at the hospital beginning at 2 p.m. in the Cardiopulmonary Gym on the ground floor. Summa Barberton Hospital is located at 155 Fifth Street NE, Barberton, Ohio 44203.
To register for this program, please call (800) 237-8662. Parking is free. For more information about cardiac rehabilitation services at Summa Barberton Hospital, call (330) 615-3934.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital to Host Respiratory Forum
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, October 18, 2011 – Summa Barberton Hospital is hosting a free Respiratory Forum Support Group. People who have respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, or emphysema, and friends and families are welcome.
This year’s series continues on Wednesday, November 2 with Vicki Lonteen, RN, BSN, who will speak about the “Heart and Lung connection.” Lonteen will discuss how the heart and lungs work as a team.
Meetings will be held at the hospital beginning at 4 p.m. in the Cardiopulmonary Gym on the ground floor. Summa Barberton Hospital is located at 155 Fifth Street NE, Barberton, Ohio 44203.
To register for this program, please call 800-23-SUMMA (800-237-8662.) Parking is free. For more information about respiratory services at Summa Barberton Hospital, call (330) 615-3934.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital Announces October Employee of the Month
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, October 18, 2011 – Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to announce that John Fincher is the October Employee of the Month. Fincher’s co-workers nominated him because he is an exceptional worker.
Fincher has been on staff at Summa Barberton Hospital for three and a half years and works full time second shift in Environmental Services. He attended the University of Akron. While on staff at Summa Barberton Hospital, Fincher has been a member of the Decontamination Team.
Fincher was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, and currently resides in Manchester. Fincher enjoys spending time with his four children.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Summa Barberton Hospital Announces Volunteers of the Year
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, October 11, 2011 – Summa Barberton Hospital is pleased to announce that Fran Schindewolf and Neil P. Kinney have been named as the Volunteers of the Year for 2011. Both volunteers have assisted in several hospital departments.
Schindewolf has been a Summa Barberton Hospital volunteer for 25 years, assisting in the critical care unit and transitional care services. Born and raised in Ferndale, Mich., Schindewolf now resides in Akron with her husband Don. They have four children, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Kinney has been a Summa Barberton Hospital volunteer for 1 ½ years, assisting in transport, the same day surgery unit and the pain management department. Kinney is a life-long resident of Barberton. He and his wife Helen have two children.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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Host Program about Treatment Options for Pelvic Floor Disorders
Contact: Elizabeth Winter, Phone: (330) 615-3098, Email: bethw@wrhhs.org
AKRON, Ohio, October 3, 2011 – Summa Barberton Hospital will host a program about urinary incontinence and available treatment options, including exercise, medications and minimally-invasive surgery. John B. Devine, M.D., a specialist in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, will present the program on Thursday, October 13, at 6 p.m., in Conference Room A on the Summa Barberton Hospital campus.
Women who suffer from incontinence and/or pelvic prolapse (when the bladder or uterus drops from its normal position in the body) should plan to attend this program to learn their options for returning to their favorite activities without worry or embarrassment.
Reservations are required and space is limited. To reserve, call (800) 237-8662 or log onto summahealth.org/barbertonregistrations. Please RSVP by Monday, October 10, 2011.
About Summa Health System
Summa Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Encompassing a network of hospitals, community health centers, a health plan, a physician-hospital organization, a multi-specialty physician organization, research and multiple foundations, Summa is nationally renowned for excellence in patient care and for exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery. Summa's clinical services are consistently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet status), U.S. News and World Report, Thomson Reuters and The Leapfrog Group. Summa also is a founding partner of the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron. For more information, visit www.summahealth.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/summahealth and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/summahealth.
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