Latest News
Summa Health Receives $10 Million Gift from Sharon and Richard Juve
Northeast Ohio philanthropists Sharon and Richard Juve have made a visionary gift of $10 million to Summa Health. In recognition, Summa will name its new behavioral health facility currently under construction on its Akron Campus – the Juve Family Behavioral Health Pavilion.
Topping-Out ceremony marks next step in construction of Behavioral Health Pavilion
The new 60-bed inpatient and outpatient Behavioral Health pavilion on the Akron Campus will serve as a home for all levels of behavioral health care and will play an important role in Summa Health's population health strategy.
Summa Health Behavioral Health Institute receives $1 million gift, establishes Dr. Joseph D. Varley Conference Center
The Wildflower Family Foundation made a leadership gift of $1 million to support its Behavioral Health Institute and create a lasting tribute to longtime physician Dr. Joseph Varley, chair of the Summa Health Department of Psychiatry and honored holder of the Jim and Vanita Oelschlager Endowed Chair in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
Summa Health establishes endowed fund with $1 million gift from Dr. and Mrs. Jursek
The Dr. Eugene S. and Evelyn J. Jursek Endowment Fund will support the nationally recognized Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Summa Health.
Summa Health names patient tower in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Williams following their $15 million gift
Summa Health’s new tower at its Akron campus has been named after a retired physician and his wife who have given the health system its largest donation to date.
Alice and George Strickler make leadership gift as Summa Health extends campaign
Summa Health surpasses campaign goal of $75 million, sets new target of $100 million with Stricklers' leadership gift.
Wells' endowed chair presented to urology team
The Denise G. and Norman E. Wells Endowed Chair in Urology in Honor of Joseph Dankoff, M.D., and Kevin Spear, M.D., was presented during a virtual ceremony on March 19, 2021.
Norm and Denise Wells create endowed chair in urology
Longtime Summa Health supporters make $1.5 million gift to health system.
Esteps make special delivery to Summa Health
Ernest R. Estep, M.D., a longtime obstetrician and gynecologist who delivered thousands of babies over a nearly 40-year career at Summa Health, and his wife, Bonnie, are making another special delivery — a $750,000 gift to Summa Health and its campaign, “Caring For You … Then, Now, Always.”
Crain's Cleveland Business: Summa Health announces $75 million fundraising campaign
Summa Health is looking to raise $75 million as part of a new campaign, "Caring For You ... Then, Now, Always."
Cleveland.com: Summa Health launches campaign to support patient care, clinical excellence
Summa Health system announced a campaign Thursday to raise $75 million to support patient care and clinical excellence.
The campaign for Summa Health, "Caring For You ... Then, Now, Always"
Please join Summa Health in supporting our community as we transform our Akron and Barberton campuses with a major investment that will enhance the patient experience and empower clinical excellence.
Akron tower construction update
Aerial view of Akron Campus tower construction in September 2018.
Cleveland.com: Summa Health hosts topping ceremony
Summa Health System's leadership, clinicians and support staff performed a ceremonial topping of the new $270 million patient tower, despite chilly rain and wind.
Rooftop Rendezvous: See our video and photo gallery
Summa Health celebrated progress on the new tower — plus a special announcement — during the Rooftop Rendezvous on Oct. 4, 2017. See a video and photo gallery from the event here.
Cleveland.com: Summa Health unveils renderings for new patient tower
Summa Health revealed renderings for its new patient tower, which will serve as the new front door to the Akron campus.
Tower groundbreaking: See our video and photo gallery
See our photo gallery and video from the tower groundbreaking ceremony on May 15, 2017.
Cleveland.com: Summa Health breaks ground on new tower
Summa Health broke ground for its new patient tower during a ceremony with Summit County leaders.