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Our Summa Health healthcare team has been vital to our community as they have persevered throughout the lengthy COVID-19 pandemic. They are the doctors, nurses, techs and therapists who ensure the best treatments. They are the transporters, environmental services and nutrition services who contribute to delivering the best experience. They are our EMS partners who respond to every kind of emergency. They are the pharmacists who diligently fill ongoing requests. And, they are the employee volunteers from across our system who have stepped up to lend a hand to our frontline workers, whenever and wherever needed.
These are just some of the many people that make up the heart of our healthcare system. These are our healthcare heroes.
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Thank you! I salute you healthcare heroes for the work you have been doing to protect and save the lives of so many people. I have great admiration for you and others like you. You are admired by so many, and you have inspired many as well. I want to give my sincere thanks to you. Thank you for your contributions to making this world a better place!
-Ayesha M.
I want to express my deep appreciation for all of the frontline workers at Summa Health. You are all very valuable, and the work you do is marvelous. You make such a huge sacrifice everyday by placing yourself before everyone else. I have been deeply inspired by people like you. Thank you again for being a frontline worker and for doing the work you do.
-Ayesha M.
Never stop fighting in this fight because you have never ceased to amaze throughout the fight. If the pandemic has proven anything, it proved how strong and relentless you are. The work you do is difficult, but you never fail to meet and exceed the expectations. You are a true hero! Keep being the heroic figure you are! Thank you for the support you have provided to everyone!
-Ayesha M.
Hello, my name is Brian. I want to thank you all for the work you're doing. Heroes, leaders, and the brave. You all do the most important work that we're grateful for. Please continue to do amazing in order to encourage all of us. You have my gratitude.
- Brian T.
Thank you to the healthcare heroes at Summa Health. You guys are the real heroes knocking out diseases everywhere you go. When you help out with regular people you allow them to see their family. Being in this line of work must not be easy but we appreciate you all for doing it. Being a true hero means helping others out.
-Kanyinsola I.
Thank you all so much for your efforts through the pandemic. I’m sure it’s not easy to give up everything in order to continue to support people through covid 19 as well as doing research on how to prevent it. I want you to know that although it may not seem like it your work is appreciated and recognized by many. Thank you for everything that you do and for everything that you did.
-Tomer T.
Me as an Environmental worker love my job and keeping a smile on the patients faces as I enter their rooms. Thank you Summa for having me here, I'm glad to be working here going on 3 years.
- Jewell B.
Hi! I want to say thank you so much for your service and all the hard work that you do. My mom and sister are both nurses so I have a little bit of an idea about how much dedication it really takes to be a nurse. I look up to you and that all that you do, our health system really could not function the way it does without nurses! It really is such a compassionate field to enter that requires so much patience, attention to detail, and commitment. I hope you know that you really are appreciated and again thank you for the job that you do!
- Britney M.
Happy Holidays to all the workers and patients at Summa Health! I feel that a lot of your work goes unnoticed as your careers involve putting others first, which is why I want to pursue a career in medicine because I believe in helping others and my community. I feel that your work should be recognized especially around this time of year when we cannot be around family as much. Again, I really appreciate everything you do and the lives you help save every day. -Lots of love from New Jersey-
- Elisha R.
Thank you for everything you do. You make a significant impact on everyone you come in contact with. Its almost as though you have magic in those fingertips of yours. I made a poem that originally mentioned parents as the subject; however, I think that parents and healthcare workers can be interchangeable in this case. So here it is, revised: Most Practical Magicians Healthcare workers aren’t magical but they definitely incite miracles
- Cassidy C.
To The Frontline Workers....All Capacities, I would like to express my GRATITUDE for all that you do DAILY 🤩‼️ You are amazingly dedicated individuals. You are committed to your chosen vocation and truly care about the people you serve. Your personal knowledge and compassion are valued by many of the individuals you interact with daily‼️ We may not always demonstrate it but believe me with you out you, Ouality Health Care would suffer greatly 👍🏾‼️ Your continue to work daily (especially, in these Covid times), to maintain a level excellence which, you personally provide is commendable ♥️‼️ Be Ever So Bless and Be Safe ♥️‼️
- Elvina B.
Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to your patients. You help so many people each and every day, and I know they are forever grateful for your care. You help make people's days brighter and save lives. Thank you for everything you do.
- Arianna E.
Thank you very much ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
- Tracey T.
I would like to thank all of heroes in healthcare and fighting this battle. If it wasn't for y'all our world would not be the same. So from the bottom of my heart I say... Thanks a million for a job that is not a easy task as we conquer through the pandemic. #onelove
- Frank B.
Shout out to our daughter, Mackenzie RN, working the night shift in HLU! We are so proud of the hard work she has chosen to do ❤️ And a big thank you to all her co-workers at Summa for showing up everyday during this most trying time - you are all appreciated!
- Julie V.
I'm so proud of my son William Bradley, he is a respiratory therapist there at Suma. in akron. I'd also like to thank everyone who works, cares,an stretches their time to the limits an then some for their services. God bless you all.
- Sue R.
Hi, thanks for all you do!
- Thomas & Sharon M
Please never forget how great you are for being a healthcare worker in this pandemic. Thanks to you, many of us can smile even in this difficult time. But before saving someone else's life, please take care of yourself first. Stay safe and well!
- Jeongwon L
Thank you sooooooo much for the work you do! you make so many lives more hopeful and comfortable with your dedication to helping patients feel better. You touch more hearts than you will ever know.
-Era L.
Thank you so much for everything that you have done during these times! I know that these past few years have been scary, stressful, demanding, and seemingly impossible, but I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am for all of your hard work! I appreciate everything that you are doing!!
-Hannah S.
Thank you!
- Derrick L.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and thank you for waking up each day and choosing to care and bring hope to others. We appreciate your sacrifices and help SO much!
- Lorelei H.
Thank you so much for all of the hard work you've put in this year. I can only begin to imagine the difficulties and challenges you've faced, but I hope these holidays bring you some light and joy. You truly are the heroes of our time.
- Ace N.
Thank you for your continued diligence and dedication to purpose and principle in the face of unprecedented obstacles. Over the last year my wife has encountered numerous non-COVID related health challenges. She has received the treatment, procedures, and medical attention she's needed without interruption because of the two years of effort you have put into helping fight the flames of this raging pandemic. We promise to continue to wear masks, to social distance, get vaccinations and boosters, and have the hard conversations with our friends and relatives that aren't doing their part. Please continue to have faith in your fellow humans. We love you.
- Brian M.
Thank you for all of your work during this hard time with COVID and quarantine. We as a group of people all appreciate you so so much, and we could not have gotten through these past years with out you. You are an amazing person, and so many people could not do what you do, so thankyou so much for being so strong and helpful.
-Darcy K.
You know as well as anyone how hard this pandemic has been. Although it's extended longer than we were initially hoping, it's because of you that we have hope for a brighter future. I can't thank you enough for the amazing work you do. The sacrifices you make to take care of us can never be repaid. I hope you know that you are a true hero, and that there is nothing more important that what you're doing for the world. May you live a long, healthy, happy, and blessed life. Thank you!
- Shaan L.
Thank you to Wildflower Foundation for lunch for our heroes serving at the blood bank.
- Summa Foundation
Thank you for all you've done frontline workers and all the hardships you faced and beat! Wishing you all strength, love, and courage!
- Darius M.
To all of the frontline healthcare workers at Summa: Thank you all for your continued hard work and dedication to helping people throughout this pandemic. Your selfless service and profound strength throughout a time of so many unknowns has been immeasurable. I appreciate all you do! You are truly heroes!
- Angie R.
Thank you so much for what you've done for us through these unimaginable times! We've been able to survive because of the sacrifices you've made to be there to help us through. It cannot be expressed well enough how much you are appreciated. You are truly doing the most important work in the world. I hope you are blessed with a long, healthy, and happy life!
- Shann L.
I want to commend the wonderful nurses at the Covid vaccine center at Summa. My husband and I both had our second injection at the Akron Campus. I happened to have the same sweet nurse both times. She and everyone there are simply wonderful! They made you feel welcome and provided skilled service as well as educational instruction regarding what to do after the injection. My nurse was so good at the injection, I hardly felt a thing. I am happy to say, other than a sore arm for a day or two, we have not had any ill side effects. It's been over eight hours since our second one today and we feel fine, I am happy to report. Thank you so much for all you do! You all made a potentially fearful experience, because of its novelty, a very positive experience. May God bless all of you!
- Janet M.
Thanks to our friends at Ganley Ford Norton/Barberton for donating and delivering 2,800 Ford disposable masks to support our frontline caregivers at Summa Health!
- Summa Foundation
I have been extremely impressed with Dr. Ryan J Urchek in relation to my recent visits at his office. Extreme attention to detail, real concern for my health and well-being, attention to detail was incredible. Really pushing the boundaries to ensure my health came first. I can't thank his service enough. I have experienced doctors on 3 different continents across the globe, I have never experienced such amazing care. I wish all doctors at Summa were like this!
- Ashley B.
Thank you to our friends from the Wildflower Foundation for a generous meal donation enjoyed by our staff serving in the labs on the Akron Campus!
To all the heroes working in healthcare, thank you for all you've done to care for us, especially during these unprecedented times. You've done more than you can know. When we are afraid and uncertain, you give us hope for the future. Your sacrifices to be there for us and keep us healthy cannot be appreciate enough. You are truly doing the most important work in the world. I know dealing with all that's going on may seem completely overwhelming right now. I hope you continue to have the strength to power through it. Thank you for everything!
- Shaan L.
“Snow” kidding we love our health care heroes. Love, Gus #Wagtime
- Ellen N.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our healthcare heroes. We ❤️ You! #WAGtime
- Ellen N.
Thanks Rachel Peterson!
- Emily S.
Our WAGtime volunteers miss their frontline friends at the hospital so they (with the help of their owners) put together treats for employees who have dogs!
My Twin! Suzette Marinchek, Gwen Hughes and all the wonderful front line warriors...our prayers are with you, our hearts hurt for you and our respect knows no bounds. 🙏🏻 THANK YOU
- Jeanette S.
To our healthcare heroes, my thanks and deepest gratitude. I am praying for you and your families. May God bless you all!
Sincerely grateful, Patricia M.
Words can’t describe how thankful we are for everything that you all do. Thank you for risking your lives for the lives of others. You are our heroes.
- Nico R.
A truly big hug to each one of you! The many tireless hours you work to help COVID patients in the midst of not being able to save them all! The emotional pain you have to go through! Thank you from bottom of my heart! You are true heroes!
- Ann B.
To all the frontline workers: My prayers each day are for your energy and your protection from COVID. When you sleep may it be the respite and restoration you need to get up and do it all over again. We thank you for everything you do and value your skills, knowledge, compassion and sensitivity. Because families can’t be with their loved ones you have taken on the role of being their hand holder and encourager. God bless you and keep you as you continue to fight for your patients. We can never thank you enough. ❤️❤️
- Sherry S.
Happy New Year from the Summa family!
Special thanks to our leaders who dressed up on Christmas Eve and handed out Hero Bags to our healthcare heroes on the Akron Campus who are working through the holidays.
Dave Custodio, M.D., President of Akron and St. Thomas Campuses
Lorie Rhine, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Akron and St. Thomas Campuses
Tony Colly, Senior Vice President, Human Resource Officer
Thank you Summa Health Care Heroes for all you do. Wishing you happiest of holidays. #Wagtime
Love, Gus and Murphy
A very special thank you to our team of Environmental Services employees. They work tirelessly cleaning all surfaces to kill germs.
- Lisa S.
I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for all of the hard work and dedication you have provided to our patients. I know you have worked hard, taken time away from your family and dealt with a lot of your own emotions as you work through these unprecedented times. God Bless each of you. I will continue to pray for your strength and your safety during this pandemic.
- Karan T.
We owe you a debt of gratitude for all your tireless efforts in all you do with this pandemic. If it were not for all of you we would not be where we are today..... There just are not enough thank yous for all you have done and continue to do. Bless all of you and may 2021 be a more kind and gentle year. I wish you all a bright new year. With love and heartfelt thanks.
- Froncie R.
Thank you for all of your efforts.
- Anniya M.
God woke me up this morning and started me on my way, I am alive, I am grateful, I am blessed. I give Him the Glory. Amen. To all the essential workers and families keeping our world moving forward, Thank You!
- Julie M.
Thank you for saving lives we love you!
- Ashley C.
Thank you healthcare workers for all of your hard work. You guys are heroes to everyone. All of your hard work is amazing. Without you guys, the world would not be progressing during this time. You are helping everyone throughout this hard experience. You are an inspiration to all. Thank you!
- Amanda P.
- Summa Foundation
I would like to thank my nurse and doctor, Andrew Chema for taking the time to help me. They may not know but getting this sleep study done has been something I've struggled to get for years and for them to do it during this time makes me grateful. Thank you both so much.
- Rasheed M.
I just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone at Summa Health. The work that you do in order to ensure the health and well-being and people is inspiring. It's always amazing to watch folks come together in the face of adversity to overcome, and better life in the process. I sincerely hope you all know that people can see your sacrifices, your time, and your devotion. You are truly valued and appreciated beyond measure for your kind actions and selflessness. Thank you!
- Marybeth B.
Sarah Watkins and family have been bringing a meal to the Akron Campus ED every Wednesday evening since the beginning of the pandemic. ED Director, Nancy Donel painted a fall picture as a "thank you" to Ms. Watkins. Nancy says, "(Ms. Watkins) is a kind wonderful person and we are so very thankful for her support of us so we wanted to do something for her."
Thank you so much for your dedication and heroism portrayed during these hard and unpredictable times. Even though people are carelessly exposing themselves with COVID-19, your hard work and professionalism greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
- Diana A.
I would just like to offer my love and support to those working on the frontlines of this pandemic. Where would the world be without you guys? Thank you for risking your own lives to save hundreds if not thousands of others. This was your calling and you decided to heed to the call. You enacted change just by deciding to go into work and facing this problem head on. You work with your patients to get them the best treatments and are dedicated to making them healthier. Thank you for the hearty commitment to all you guys stand for. Thank you for always being there for those in need!
- Dorcas A.
Vegas has been studying hard to try to find a way back to visiting those he misses so much. Continued thanks for all you do!
- Mary and Vegas
- Devin W.
--Summa Foundation
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give," Winston Churchill
May God bless richly our heroes!
Much respect and love.
- Lydia S.
- Summa Foundation
Just a quick message of gratitude to all of the employees who adjusted their everyday work schedule to maintain the temperature taking tables while monitoring employees and visitors alike. Thanks for being a friendly face during these times and for your willingness to help keep our facilities safe!
- Kevin C.
I even tried bringing Mom her shoes and she still didn't bring me in to the hospital to see all my friends. Missing everyone and walking the halls to visit.
Love, Vegas
-Sharon P.
Casi misses her weekly visits to the hospital. She still gets her weekly bath!
"Whatever happened to going to the hospital? I miss all my friends there!“
- Heidi, WAGtime dog
Brody sends his love and hopes to see everyone again.
- Diana S.
I would like to thank my daughter Adrianna Gizman and all healthcare heroes at Summa Akron Campus and all locations of Summa for taking care of everyone.
- Melinda A.
Hope at the end of the rainbow. Be Safe and Stay Strong.
- Tammy B.
Thank you to the outpouring of community support we’ve received from masks to meals and financial contributions. Visit our COVID-19 Response Honor Roll and help Summa Health thank the many individuals, groups and corporations who have generously supported our pandemic efforts.
- Summa Foundation
Thank you to Laura who left this card for my staff the other day. Your kind words were truly appreciated. This is why Summa is a great place to work.
- Rhianna G.
Our AWESOME nurses at SAMS celebrating Nurses Week in their new scrub tops! 2020 YEAR OF THE NURSE!!
- Rhianna G.
For the Rorar's, nursing is a family occupation.
Mikayla Rorar BSN, RN (pictured in the middle) – T3 Dayshift RN
James Rorar BSN, RN (pictued on the left; Mikayla's father) – T2 Dayshift RN
Melissa Rorar (pictured on the right; Mikayla’s mom) – Respiratory Therapist
Matthew Taylor M.D., Jeffery Monteith M.D., Michael Wells D.O., and Michael Fistek D.O. are four of the most genuine doctors we know. Thanks for all you guys have done and continue to do.
- Your awesome IMG staff!
My amazing wife Heather works in the Barberton ICU/HCU. She’s one of the strongest people I’ve ever met and has a heart of gold. Our family deeply appreciates all that she and all that the rest of the staff there does for the hospital at Barberton. Keep up the great work!
- Dustin M.
To all of the Summa Health Medical Group physicians, advances practice providers, staff, practice managers and leadership...thank you all for what you do each day. As One of our leaders said...SHMG standing strong 6 feet apart. #SummaProud
- Hollie K.
I want to say thank you to all my nurses on 4 North, Akron Campus. You all took good care of me last week and this past week (8 days). You all are my heroes.
- Patti M.
The Summa Health Police Department and other community agencies drove by Akron Campus, lights and sirens on, to honor our healthcare hereos. Community members also decorate their own vehicles and participated in the parade.
Sometimes it takes a small gesture to remind us that we're all in this together.
Happy Nurses Week!
Big thanks to Dr Bryan O’Connell for his care via phone and teledoc during this time of no in person office visits. Really appreciate the compassion and great care he has still been able to give.
- Yvonne H.
Thanks to the gals in Private Out Patient for being there during this difficult time. The infusions I receive there keep me going... and I really appreciate that the lab has remained open and that such care is taken for the patients’ safety.
- Yvonne H.
Thank you so much for your dedicated hard work. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Keep up the great teamwork, you will all get through this together! Sending lots of smiles.
- The Deighan Family
P.S. Happy Nurses Week!
This shout out goes to my sister, a nurse at Summa St Thomas. I am VERY proud of Lisa. Her dedication to the patients and her family at this very stressful time is unwavering. Lisa you rock !
Love, sis
Thank you Shawnique Moore! You are a wonderful mother, community activist, and front line responder extraordinaire. You give your best, your heart, and your passion in everything you do.
- Sylvia T.
A big shout out to my amazing sister and amazing Respiratory Therapist, Neamah! Thank you for all your hard work during this pandemic. You are a HERO! We love you!
- Ismahan A.
Linda (Gaga) Kremer and Uncle Clay Kremer are the best there ever will be. They are miracle workers in our family, in our hearts and for every person that their caring hands touch!!! The world is a better place because of them. We worship you just a little bit more today in honor of your special Nurses day!!
- Kelly G.
Happy Nurses Week! Each Summa caregiver is an essential hero everyday. I am so proud of every Summa Nurse. Especially dear to my heart are the Infection Prevention Nurses: Patty, Jane, Chelsea, Alli & Nancy. Have the strength & courage to continue your skilled & compassionate care during this unprecedented time. Be safe & well. I miss you all.
- Ginnie A.
Thank you to all the support help at Summa! As a nurse, I could not get through the day without them. Secretaries, transport, environmental, distribution. These people are true heroes!
- Christy B.
We’re in this together. Stay safe and stay healthy!
- Darlene E.
The first time I realized that healthcare workers are an extension of angels' arms was when my infant daughter was hospitalized with a heart defect 33 years ago. You're not just performing a job. You see things that cause nightmares. You see things that re-energize your soul and spirit. You see everything in between. You sometimes work without breaks, without eating, without rest, without regard for your own issues. You give everything to do what you do. I APPRECIATE EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THE MEDICAL FIELD. This includes every single person from cleaning staff, to food service, to medical teams - from bottom to top! May God bless you and keep you safe!
- Vickie U.
I remember being 14 and knowing Sue was a “baby nurse” and I thought it was the COOLEST JOB EVER!!!! To say she has been instrumental in my entire nursing career would be a the understatement of the century! As I roll up on 10 years of being a nurse, I look back on Sue congratulating me on going to nursing school, being so proud of me for passing my NCLEX (I still have the text!), praying me through my first horrible nursing job, encouraging me to pursue the job of my dreams, and helping me get into Summa Akron L&D! I could never properly thank Sue for all she has done! She been my personal on call nurse the last couple years, helping me navigate my own health and helping me find a PCP (Dr. Stephanie Zaugg!!!)! Sue is an amazing nurse!!! Summa Health is so lucky to have her!
- Rachel P.
Happy Nurses Week!
- Rhianna G.
The staff in the IMC is top notch!!! The nurses are amazing and the doctors and staff are caring and compassionate!!! Sue Serbin is knowledgeable and efficient and one of my favorite nurses!
- Rachel P.
We wanted to give a shout out to Stephanie Shope who is a nurse in the ICU. She works tirelessly and has been an exceptionally kind and caring nurse during this pandemic. Without nurses like her giving selflessly of herself where would the patients be. Thanks for all your dedication to excellent care during this pandemic.
- Joy I.
The University of Akron Department of Mechanical Engineering donated 3,040 face shields in support of the Summa Health COVID-19 Response.
- Summa Foundation
My daughter Rachel Peterson is a labor & delivery nurse who just loves her job and I know her patients love her. I am so very proud of her and she is my hero!!!!
- Tracy K.
Nonprofit organization Slice Out Hunger helped serve up 50 pizzas from Georgio’s Pizza in Norton on May 1 to feed Summa’s #HealthCareHeroes working on the frontlines.
- Summa Foundation
Shout out to my co-workers.... Barberton Sterile Processing Techs.... Little did we know that we were going to be working together this way to help protect other employees! Thank you ladies for all you are doing and having to deal with! Also, for having to help me out as much as you have!! We are the unseen people trying to keep the frontline responders safe! Thank you for being there as we keep encouraging each other that we will make it through this!!
- Julianne M.
- Tomeka M.
- Andrea A.
Thank you to our everyday heroes! #sonnydaysahead
- Michelle D.
A shout out to the amazing healthcare staff at Summa!! Your immense dedication to your patients and your co-workers is noticed and appreciated. And to the respiratory therapy team, including my son, Brian — THANK YOU!!
- Pat V.
Thanks to the generosity of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, every gift made until Tuesday, May 5, will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000. Gifts will have double the impact for our patients and frontline #HealthcareHeroes who are directly affected by COVID-19. Thanks to our friends at Goodyear for their support!
- Summa Foundation
These girls give a 110% every day! Thank you Kresnt and Anita for being there with us and being there for us. You are the super heroes of our Green location ♥♥♥
- Kristol B.
Thank you to all of the doctors, nurses and administrators during the pandemic and always! A special thank you to our daughters in the ED and Labor & Delivery! We love you!
- Matt P.
- Chris C.
Just wanted to say thank you for everyone who has given of their time to work during this COVID-19. I know it has been horrible hours, great amount of time away from your families and emotional stress. The staff at Summa has always taken great care of my family through the years. I am grateful that right now we have not needed you. So I just wanted you to know you have been in my prayers for your safety!!
- Jinger H.
You are appreciated more than you know! Thank you for your enduring sacrifices through this. Please know you are being prayed for.
- Konnie T.
Thank you to the Green Giant Eagle on Corporate Woods Parkway for providing us with sandwiches for lunch. What a nice surprise! It was greatly appreciated!
- Kresnt T.
Shout to Andy from our Corporate Health office in Wadsworth. Even though she has been furloughed, she reached out to our office and insisted on providing lunch of our choice one day. Amazed by her thoughtfulness and generosity.
- Kresnt T.
Shout out to my best friend Chelsea. She is the best ICU nurse in town! Love ya!
- Holly W.
I would like to mention my co-worker Barb Norvaisa, who has worked by my side, doing so many tasks that are normally not our responsibility, during a time when we could not schedule bariatric surgeries. Through it all, she has remained kind, helpful and so compassionate. I admire how she does that!! We are about to get very busy again, and I wouldn't want anyone else working beside me!!! Thank you, Barb.
- Debbie P.
We wish to thank all the healthcare heroes working tirelessly throughout this pandemic to take care of our community.
- Knox Marketing
Heidi, a WAGtime therapy dog, misses the staff, and thanks you all for being superheroes. #WAGtime
- Doug E.
A very special "Thank You!" to Dr. Weiner and his family for providing a wonderful luncheon for all of EVS and Transportation!
- Lisa S.
Summa Health NEOMED Family Medicine #heartofahero Thank you for taking care of the community!! You are the best!! #summaproud
- Jaclin C.
Superhero shirt Wednesday at Summa!
- Amber H.
So proud of my sister and her willingness to go whatever direction she's needed in this fight against COVID -19! Her love for people is endless and truly awesome. Jen Richley-Roberts you mean the world to me, and we're all so lucky to have you taking care of us. You are a true hero. Thank you.
- Pam F.
Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and medical staff. You are all heroes. Especially to my personal hero, my sister Jennifer Richley-Roberts. The kindest, most caring nurse I know!❤👩⚕️
- Mandy J.
X-Ray and CT at Akron Campus reminding everyone to help stop the spread.
- Pam H.
I would like to shout out my mom, Jennifer Richler-Roberts for being such an amazing hero and nurse during this pandemic.
- Zachary B.
A shout out to all the doctors, nurses, lab care, respiratory techs and everyone who keeps our hospitals running! A special shout out to Michelle Gonser, I know how you put your heart into all you do! Thank you all!❤️
- Maureen W.
I had my golden retriever, Gracie in the WAGtime program for 8+ years. We lost her to cancer, sadly, last September. Since then we have acquired a new puppy, a now 6 month old golden retriever puppy named Bonnie. She has big paws to full but we are hopeful she can follow in Gracie’s footsteps at Summa in a few years: ) - Joanne M and a WAGtime hopeful
Have been sitting on the sidelines at home thru all of your horrific efforts. Cannot put a single face to you just a vision of caring and love. I am so thankful for you and all those things you do which I have no idea about. I hope your private resting time is peaceful knowing that you have given of your soul and continue to do so. We’re all human so forgive yourself any debated shortcomings and not knowing you, I still know your best is good enough. Remember your family , friends and I love you...you are our special blessing.
- Greta P.
ER night shift workers need to know they are important. Show them they matter. Show them they are seen. I have no specific plan to do that, but please come up with something creative to keep morale up. Everyone working in the ER is in it for the long haul. Please, show all of them some love!❤️ Thanks!
- Connie K.
Thank you so much for all you have done and are continuing to do. Praying for your health and safety. Stay strong. Many blessings to you all!❤
- Karen R.
I want to give a shout out to ALL the staff at Wadsworth surgery! You are all amazing! I’m so grateful to work amongst the best people. I’m also grateful for everyone’s smiles (under the masks of course) and the laughter that keeps our work days bright :)
- Mallory V.
To all my night shift Akron Campus ER and protective services friends, you are ESSENTIAL to the health, safety and happiness of everyone. There is no crew I would rather work alongside. You make the hard nights easier. We got this friends! We are going to pull through this stronger than every. You are not forgotten.
- Amber K.
A Big Thank You for all the staff on 5W for taking care of my husband Jim .❤️♥️💕 You have been my eyes and my heart felt love.Thank the doctors for getting back to me.PLEASE be safe ❤️.
- Kathy J.
Summa Healthcare Nurse Assistant
- Kathy D.
Look what our wonderful registration staff did for our nursing staff. The registration staff here in the HUB collected these items. One basket was delivered this morning to each of these units: 7W, 4W, 3W, T3, and ED.
- Idara N.
A huge thank you to the PPE trainers and Fit testers who've stepped up to the challenge this past month - out of their comfort zone and into the front lines. From initially making rounds to eventually being assigned to COVID units, all to ensure caregivers' maximum safety. They've demonstrated patience and dedication, adapting to continuously evolving guidelines and making sacrifices for the betterment of our staff. They're all true heroes along with Jenn, Amanda, Vickie, Val, and Hanna. I am proud to work with all of you!!
- Jeannie D.
A hero is someone who gives of him/herself, often putting his/her own life at risk for the greater good of others and that’s exactly what the ICU T2 staff do every day. They are the true definition of a hero. A simple "thank you" will never be enough, but I hope it helps in some small way! Thank you, thank you, thank you to T2 staff, all front line workers and essential staff! ❤️
- Gloria G.
As the mom of a young ER doc, all I can say is thank you so much for all you do!! Stay safe and know that everyone in Northeast Ohio supports you!
- Micki B.
Two months ago you were doing sleep studies at Barberton. Now you’re doing your part to flatten the curve. Night shift, respiratory therapy, COVID warrior. Stay safe, stay strong; what ever you need to get through this.
- Terry W.
Proudly on display in our front yard honoring our daughter and our son-in-law!
- Cheryl K.
May God bless and protect you all. Each and every one of you are all of our heroes!!!
- Robin H.
Thank you doctors and nurses! Love you all! 😍
- Anthony J.
"We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world” ― Helen Keller
Submitted by Robin A.
To my wife Patty, sister-in-law Peggy, and my niece Courtney. Sometimes simple words say it best. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God continue to protect all of you, and your colleagues during these uncertain times.
Love you, Michael F.
Thank you, superheroes in scrubs.
- Donna D.
I’m the proud mom of a nurse at Barberton Hospital. Her name is Katie McFarland aka Kate and she is amazing. A full time nurse, mom and now teacher to her 2nd grader and preschooler. She’s amazing! She tells me how proud she is of all her co-workers at Summa Barberton. So I thank Katie and all of Summa’s staff for putting their lives on the line to continue to provide care for all their patients and their families. ❤️
- Becky S.
Big shout out to our Medical Assistants and Patient Access Liaison at SAMS. They have been doing curbside service for our patients. Drive through INR station. Our patients love this service. Thank you!!
- Stacie H.
Summa Health Medical Group Endocrinology Heroes!
- Ismahan AlDobaishi
To my essential daughter Christie Ketler, RN, Summa Barberton ICU: you are strong (when needed), compassionate, dedicated & an exceptional role model to your children & family. Grateful for all you do everyday. #allinthistogether #stayhomesavelives
- Karen M.
Healthcare heroes are a gift!
- Dana F.
Thank you to our Wadsworth Corporate Health for temporarily moving their location to accommodate the ER and to help them better serve our community.
- Hester W.
I want to thank my husband Dr Clavecilla and his staff for going above and beyond helping patients get the healthcare they need. Leaving their families and taking care of others in such a stressful time makes your families proud. Thank you for caring for your community!!
- Krista C.
Thank you for all that you guys are doing stay safe. We will get though this together .
- Eric C.
In honor of the most caring and courageous nurses I have ever met. She has cared for my entire family and has been so heartfelt to us all. She does her job so well and is an amazing individual. She is a true blessing to Summa.
- Sarah T.
Thank you to the L&D /postpartum nurses and personnel for taking excellent care of the mamas and the new babies - you are appreciated! ALL hospital employees are so important to our community.
- Leslie S.
Thank you Dr. Kiraly, I appreciate you more than you know.
- Tracy R.
Here's a picture of my awesome H6 team "donned" and ready for action! Keep up the great work!
- Evan D.
Thank you to all of the Mental Health Professionals!
- Tracy J.
Huge shout out to Summa's Employee Health/Corporate Health department!! Thank you for taking care of our co-workers and staff through fit testing and respiratory education so they can take care of our patients safely. Your tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed and you all are truly healthcare heroes!!
- Kristol B.
Akron Campus night shift ultrasound techs
Night shift CT at Akron Campus
- Kristi H.
Akron Campus night shift Radiology takes great care in making sure we are protected. Thank you Summa for providing us with the necessary PPE.
- Kristi H.
You are ESSENTIAL in so many ways to so many people. Your family is so very proud of you! Stay strong, stay safe, stay kind! You are so loved!!❤️❤️
- Connie K.
Shout out to my coworkers at the Urgent Care in Fairlawn! Working together to help take care of our patients! Thank you for all you do!
- Katie K.
Thank you for all they you do!! Stay safe!!
- Janine B.
Respiratory therapy COVID Warriors.... team work makes the dream work!!! #rtstrong
- Kayleigh S.
Thank you Summa Cardiology!
- Chris K.
So thankful for the Medical Assistants & Patient Access Liaisons at SAMS Clinic for their flexibility and resilience during this time. For the past two weeks (rain, snow, and sunshine) they have been keeping patients safe by running a curbside service for obtaining INRs for patients on Wwarfarin. To date they have completed 340 curbside visits. Thank you ladies!
- Rhianna G.
Thank you a Katie Mitchell for being nice when I visit my doctor.
- Kathy D.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help others by making mask kits available to me and others. This lets us know there is something we all can do.
- Kathy D.
I would like to give a very special shout out to my best friend, Officer Wimley, and the whole Summa Police Department. Thank you for standing in the frontline to protect and serve the employees and the community. I come to work and leave every day because you are here to see what we do. Thank you for everything you do...you are a backbone to this facility. Thanks. #SummaStrong #Police #Stong #Safe
- Andrea A.
I recognized one of the Summa employees shown in the introductory video--Jennifer Saffels😊. She is one of the most compassionate healthcare workers I have ever had the pleasure to know; it figures that she would be among those who are willing to place other's needs above her own. To anyone who still lives in the area serviced by Summa, I can assure you that if you are fortunate to be cared for by Miss Jennifer that you are in deeply caring and knowledgeable hands. My loss--your gain!
- Jean A.
I am the very proud mother of a wonderful nurse, Andrea B., who is currently working on the front lines along with her brave and caring co-workers! Please be safe, ALL of you!! Thank you ALL for everything you do!!
- Lisa B.
Thank you for all the TLC and love you all share with others. We ❤️💙you and thank you all. We 💖❤️you mommy. Thanks for caring for us and others. Hugs happiness ❤️💙💖
- Samantha and Abby D.
Thank you to everyone at Summa ER, who took care of me. Everyone was so kind, and the care I received was compassionate, and as always: professional. I can't imagine going anywhere else! These words are insufficient, but from the bottom of my heart... THANK YOU! ❤️
- Sally K.
To all the staff at Summa Dermatology who were deployed to the local ER locations to help out. I applaud your efforts to join the front line.
- Dawn G.
In this scary and uncertain time for our mother's-to-be, I'd like to recognize the Childbirth Education team, Marketing and Media teams for helping create virtual childbirth education classes that allow our parents-to-be the same opportunities of learning while maintaining our safe social distancing. I sat in and observed a virtual class last week that was taught by Holly. It was very well delivered and the participants were actively engaged in questions and participation. It is great to see everyone stepping up the game to make sure we continue to provide the necessary services regardless of the obstacles or challenges. Great job and thank you!
- Jackie T.
I would LOVE to recognize Rhonda Masci PA-C! She continues to care for our palliative patients at the hospital, along with virtual visits. She has inspired and encouraged me during this very difficult and unclear time. Thank you Rhonda! For your dedication and your friendship. ❤️
- Darla H.
They are always positive, supportive of each other and appreciative.
- Lisa Y.
I would like to commend and show our appreciation and gratitude for my daughter-in-law, Diana Peters. Her dedication as a nurse at Summa to be there for her patients and co-workers in the midst of a difficult and frightening time. She works tirelessly and without complaint and manages to be available for her family, helping with school work for her 14-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter, while also caring for an ailing grandparent. Diana exemplifies a what it means to be a healthcare hero!
- Kathy H.
I am proud to work at Summa. - Elizabeth C.
Scripture states: "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends."
The highest expression of love is a self-sacrifice that spares not life itself. During the past several months we have witnessed this act of love over and over again.
On behalf of the Summa Health Board of Directors, I would like to take a moment to express our thanks for your commitment and dedication during this pandemic. The Akron community can take comfort in knowing that you are here to care for their friends and loved ones who have taken ill due to COVID-19 or from any number of illnesses and calamities that occur on a daily basis.
You truly are our healthcare heroes. We thank God for you and pray that He covers you and strengthens you and your families.
Thank you for your love.
Chair, Summa Health Board of Directors
Happy Lab Week and thank you to all of the laboratory professionals! Hidden Heroes!
- Curt S.
Thank you to all the healthcare workers no matter what your job. From the nurses, doctor, rehab workers, caseworkers, maintanence, cooks, housekeeping, etc,. you are working with scary things going on around you daily.. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Jill E.
To all my fellow respiratory peeps, keep up the good work. Prayers for strength mentally and physically through this fight.
- Amanda H.
Thank you so much for your dedication. Please know I am praying every day for you. God Bless you & protect you.
- Chris M.
Barberton Pride!
- Crystal W.
Prayers to all to stay safe and healthy. I worked for Summa for 25 years and have a lot of friends I'm praying for. Love you!
- Sandra H.
My daughter Brooklyn (4) wanted to thank all of the nurses and says she wants to be a nurse like mommy and daddy when she grows up to help people!
- Amber H.
Thank you to all healthcare workers for taking care of all the sick patients with coronavirus! Thank you to the lab workers for running the tests for all the patients! You are all really great!
- Alayah T.
My mom and my aunt are so brave. They work at Summa Health on night shift. They work super hard all night making sure everyone in the hospital is safe and then come home and barely get sleep and take care of their kids and parents. My aunt's mom is sick in the hospital with COVID-19 and she is very worried, but still taking care of everyone..These two are truly heroes and I hope everyone appreciates all that they do as much as I do.
- Saydee W.
Supporting my human who works as a nurse on H6! Stay strong Summa Family!
- Gumbi
This is the back of our house. It faces a main road here in North Canton and when someone is going to work at the hospital or the fire station or the police station, we hope they see this and smile! Thank you!
- Kevin D.
Thank you to all of our case managers for your hard work and dedication to our patients in this difficult time. #healthcareheros
- Christy F.
Maddie and I want to thank you all for your courage in battling this pandemic. We both wish we could bring you all some “Fuzz Therapy."
- Kathleen H.
Barberton EVS rocks!! Our 1st shift staff this weekend. Deb, Joy, Joan, Nate, Sean, Crystal & Tina.
- Crystal W.
To all the doctors, nurses, aides, office and directory personnel, service and maintenance and emergency techs: you are appreciated and loved, for your love and dedication of taking care of the patients, and serving the community!!! Stay safe and healthy. Thank you!! The World and you are in my prayers.
- Margaret F.
To all my co-workers who make a scary day at work a little more bearable. Love you all!
- Jennifer R.
Thank you so much everyone working to fight against Coronavirus. Stay safe. ❤️
- Namrata P.
3rd Shift EVS finishing their Friday night as frontline heroes for Summa and the hospital.. THANK YOU EVS!
- Andrea A.
I would like to shout out Protective Services Summa Police department.. I appreciate everything you guys do every day... I don't think you guys are thanked enough for being apart of the frontline. I feel safe every night coming into work and know that if you guys are needed, you ARE RIGHT THERE. I KNOW I AM NOT ALONE WHEN I SAY THANK YOU, Summa Police Department.
- Andrea A.
I would like to shout out to the entire Environmental Services Department at Akron, Barberton, and St Thomas Campuses and Wadsworth-Rittman Medical Center. it is not expressed enough how you're showing up every day and standing on the frontline as well with the doctors, nurses, and all the support staff on the frontlines is very much appreciated. The hospital would not run without US and I just want EVS to know, you my friends, are Summa HEROS as well.
- Andrea A.
Thank you to my 3 favorite nurses; so proud of you!
- Debbie E.
I am in awe of the amazing healthcare professionals I witness caring for patients and each other throughout the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. I see the courage and heart of humankind within the walls of Summa. I am proud and thankful to know you and watch you rise to respond as you have during this time!!! STAY STRONG!!! Rest when you can, eat well, hydrate, take deep breaths, find something to make you smile and know you are heroes to your Summa family, your community and me your nursing colleague.
- Victoria Wells MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CAPA
A great big thank you to all the doctors, nurses, STNAs, cleaning, maintenance, lab techs, security, first responders, police and administrators for doing a superb job during this pandemic. You are all appreciated more than words can be said. My prayers are with all of you during this trying time. Be safe and stay well. God bless each and every one of you and your families.
- Jane H.
Patient Access trainer training the new front-line registration staff!
- Sarah M.
Can't say enough how special healthcare workers and first responded are. You truly are lifesavers. You are greatly respected and appreciated.
- Jean F.
So proud of my awesome 4-South staff and all of our amazing healthcare workers at our Barberton Campus! They are all true rockstars!!
- Tiffany D.
Training our New Frontline ED Registrara!
- Sarah M.
I wanted to share that Melody Shea our Front office coordinator/MA in the Wound Clinic, is amazing! We had an elderly patient come in for his weekly appointment and he had shared that he was hungry and had no groceries. She quickly hopped into action, contacted the Barberton Food Bank, and got two boxes of food delivered to the patient here outside the hospital before he got on his scat bus. She also got the number for a resource that would help to coordinate any additional care he may need in his home so I could get it set up. Her compassion for our patients is shown every day and we are lucky to have Melody as part of the Summa Barberton Wound Care Team!
- Joetta S.
Shannon is our Hero because she reached out to local communities asking for any donations of PPE for healthcare workers at Summa. Shannon is such a blessing to have gathered all of the below items for our family of healthcare workers.
- Heather R.
I want to give a big thank you to our Nurses In the ER in Barberton and Wadsworth, they are simply amazing! I also want to thank all my co-workers from Barberton Mammography who have jumped in to help out where needed working different departments and different shifts. To Connie M., Rita C., Aleah C., Connie S., Stephanie O., Pam K., our nurse Kari. I cant wait till we are back together providing the exceptional care we always give!
- Carol S.
Sending my love and support to Alex Botsch, CNP, Lead APP, Critical Care, and the entire APP team! I know the long hours you have devoted to patient care and how committed you are to combating COVID-19 in the Akron community. So proud and grateful for all of you and the work you are doing on the frontlines! I am so honored to know you as friends. Love to all of you!
- Brittany L.
Thank you for all you do. Thank you for going above and beyond during this pandemic. God bless.
- Karin S.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. God bless you.
- Kim L.
Brody is missing visiting everyone and he asked me to take his picture with his Summa card (slightly enlarged) so his hospital friends won’t forget him because he sure hasn’t forgotten them. He sends his love. ❤️🐾🦴😍
- Dee S.
Thank you to all the hard workers throughout Summa and all healthcare facilities. It is amazing to work with such an amazing family and team!
- Melissa A.
- Marianne T.
I would like to first start out and say thank you to all the frontline personel who are fighting this battle and staying strong. You are amazing and awesome. I am in awe of the strength you have and you also have such a strong spirit. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Alannis-Marie D.
This is my strong and fierce momma, Shirley. She has sewn more than 120 masks for me and my Summa family. I couldn't be more grateful for the amazing, supportive family that I have.
- Pamela B.
BRAVE and COURAGEOUS people aren't just those who run toward danger, but also those who open their doors to danger and welcome danger into their 'home'. At our hospitals, our physicians, nursing staff, and all support staff are facing our danger, fighting for our patients, and waiting for more.
- Summa Police and Protective Services Department
THANK YOU for being our heroes.. such as is the 4 West nurse pictured here, ready to take care of a COVID19 patient.
- Chief Blough
1,800 medical masks and 40 face shields from the MasksForHope Campaign of the Lightning Block Foundation in support of the Summa Health COVID-19 Response.
- Summa Foundation
The Greater Cleveland Chinese Community donated 950 TruAir N95 respirators and 3,000 Jointown surgical masks to Summa Health.
- Summa Foundation
- Heather R.
Keep up the good work and stay safe! You are always in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
- Nancy F.
This family is fighting COVID-19 together.
Pictured:
Cheryl Watson RN, Unit Director 4 West (middle)
Chelsea Bisirri RN, 3 West (left)
Bobby Watson RN, 7 West (right)
Thank you!
I was never into Darth Vader. Now, I am married to him. Be safe out there! I love you!
- Melissa S.
Trisha is our hero because she picked up these wonderful sewing kits to make mask from “Sewing for Summa” who has a long standing partnership with JOANN stores who donated the material. She has been graciously working on them and donating them all back to Summa Health System.
- Heather R.
I know this team very well. Akron should be confident to have Summa as part of the solution to the pandemic.
- Dave O.
Our EVS team is working hard to be certain the hospital is sanitized!
- Lisa S.
To my fellow 4N co- workers: Thank you for your care, compassion, love and dedication to our patients during this difficult time and always. Stay focused, breathe, laugh, smile and take care of yourselves and take a minute to read and be enlightened by the "inspiration board" on our floor. ❤
- Sharon H.
Love all my fellow healthcare workers. You all rock! We got this! Love, Your fellow respiratory therapist
- Brittany B.
Just wanted to give a shout out to Sadie C. in the ICU float pool at Summa Akron for staying strong and continuing to push forward in this strange and scary time. Thank you for being you. We love you!
- Toni C.
As a Summa employee I know what stress we are all under. Everyone is working so hard and I appreciate everything that everyone is doing. We are in this together and Together we will get thru this!! God Bless you all!!
- Debra H.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH TO ALL THE DR'S NURSE'S & ALL WHOM RISK THERE LIVES EACH & EVERY DAY TO CARE FOR US CITIZENS OF USA GOD BLESS YOU ALL 😇🙏🤗🇺🇸♥️👍💙🎉🙌👏❤️😘
- Wendy B.
StayStrongSpiritually! Thank you ALL, SO MUCH 🤗 for your dedication and unselfish care, love and COURAGE. May GOD Bless and Keep you ALL In The Shelter Of His Hands.
- Faye G.
You are all "paw"esome from Coconut, a Wagtime therapy dog
- Elizabeth S.
Thank you to all the Laboratory Professionals at Summa Health! They are the hidden heroes of our health care system.
- Samantha W.
God Bless and take care of you all!! You are appreciated!!
- Natalie G.
Thank you for caring for our family and friends and giving them strength in body, courage in spirit, and patience in pain. We are praying for you and your family for continued good health.
- Janet B.
Shout out to all the healthcare bravehearts in OB & Nursery (my friend Jill & my former co-workers)!!!
- Kathy K.
I am so grateful to all the healthcare workers. You have sacrificed your families and selves to meet the call to battle. I believe this is a war that involves all of humanity. I view all of you as soldiers fighting on the home front. God bless you and yours. May He give you strength when you are weary and faith when you feel hopeless. May He sustain your families as you are away from them for long periods of time and may you reap the rewards given to you. Thank you!
- Mary M.
Love to All Healthcare Workers; finally getting the recognition you DESERVE.
- Jack R.
This is a shout out for Jennifer Dullen, MS, ATC, and Hannah Seeman, MS, to thank them for everything they are doing to help patients at Summa during this pandemic! Love both of these wonderful ladies!
- Kathie P.
As one's body with all the integral parts that are needed to maintain optimum status, Each and every worker that continues to do their job, Whether Doctor, Nurse, Tech, Cleaning, Kitchen and other, you all are just as important to maintain optimum status for all of us. It was this way prior to COVID-19, You may become weary, tired, even tearful and fearful. So many times you were all needed in the past as you are now. Thank you for all you do, your part you do to keep us healthy. I continue to pray for each and everyone of you and the ones I've not yet met. It used to take a village to raise a child, for years it has taken a world to raise one and us together we will overcome all. Not without tears, fears, heartache or emotional scars. Please know I can not thank you enough for all you do but will continue to pray for not only you but everything you love and care about in this world, You are loved and appreciated, I Salute you all with Honor, Respect & Love.
- MaryEllen F.
A big thank you to Dr. Michael Chandler, pulmonologist at Summa! He's a great doc and I'm sure he's performing miracles for patients during this pandemic. Stay safe, doctor! Can't do without you!
- Kathie P.
I want to thank a great respiratory therapist, Jane Merwin, for all she's doing to support the sick at Summa! Keep up the great work and stay safe!
- Kathie P.
May God bless and guard you as you serve others.
- Nancy R.
Thank you for all you do to take care of us. Not too many people show or say it but we do appreciate every thing you do for us! To my Doctors in Family Practice, Doctor Redle and everyone in his office - every doctor, nurse, x-ray, lab person -who has ever taken care of me...Thank you! Doctors in the professional building across the street...Drs. Singh and Al-shoha.. Thank you!
- Judith H.
We wanted to pass along the H4 Mother Baby Unit inspiration for the Summa “Heart of a Hero” campaign. The hearts have names of our H4 nurses, all of the ICU nurses working the frontlines, members of Dietary, EVS, and some of our doctors and leadership who have been working so hard taking care of our patients and all of us working here at Summa. We are thankful for each name that creates this rainbow! You all are the frontline heroes!
- Stephanie K. and Katie K.
During this time, I am so proud of the Summa community and the commitment to be flexible and helpful to each patient, to each other, and to the organization. Keep up the good work!
- Stephanie M.
I want to shout out to Bob on the Heart/Lung unit. What a great nurse who was honest, was able to share what was going on in a way that was calming and truthful. When things were really tough he reassured us and help us understand what was going on and what to expect. He is truly a dedicated, knowledgeable caregiver what a heart of gold. Thank you again!!!! :)
- Terri M.
Thank you Connie and Terry Moyers for making masks and headbands with buttons to save our nurses' sore ears, and for the food donation! AND Thank you for supporting us from home with the yard sign. -Linda K.
Thank you to everyone, for all that you're doing.
- Kathy L.
Dad, we are all so proud of you and we miss you.
Love James, Ashley, Lily, and Mom
A huge shout out to our Summa Health Hero, Sonographer Abbie. Her sweet and kind heart is just what is needed in this time of uncertainty. We thank you, along with, all the heroes at Summa Health and around the world for all the sacrifice and hard work that is being done to make us all safe.
- John, Ann and Allie C.
I want to thank the front line caregivers, leadership and support staff for all you are doing to fight COVID-19! You are an inspiration! You are appreciated more than you know. Stay strong and know your community is behind you in all you do!
- Tracy S.
Our Akron Campus Central Registration team moves around to the H Tower, Cath Lab, Same Day Surgery, PreAdmission Testing, Labor and Delivery, the Akron ER, and to St. Thomas and Ignatia Hall. I want to say thank you to all of my co-workers for being and extraordinary group of people to work with. In a crisis like this pandemic, I could not be more proud to stand by your side at the frontline. Thank you for all that you do.
- Anita D.
Central Registration and ER registration are the frontline registrars for our patients during this pandemic at the Akron campus. We want to thank Jonathan Fletcher and Shannon Thompson (shown) for making homemade masks for us Central Registration ladies. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us.
- Anita D.
Thank you to all the amazing staff at Summa, especially the 7 West family! Thank you for taking time away from your families and putting your own lives on the line to take care of our community.
- Kelley S.
Personally recognizing and thanking all of those in the community who have gone above and beyond to make cloth masks, etc. They are heroes as well.
- Shelby M.
Thank you to Consolidus who donated 45 boxed lunches for the nurses on T3 and 4West, those dealing with COVID patients.
We want to thank our Akron Campus Central Registration administrative staff for keeping us informed and involved in hands-on training so that we can further assist our patients at the front line. You have kept us working during a significant slow down and we are very grateful to you for doing so. We are fortunate to have these incredible women leading us during this time. So we say thank you to Laura Johns, Diana Darrah and Connie Hathaway.
- Anita D.
You are the bravest, strongest, most fierce amazing Gaga in the world. Everyone is so lucky to have you take care of them.
- Kelly G. and children
We love you Uncle Clay. You are our Superman!
- Kelly G. and children
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!!
- Dorina T.
For twenty years I’ve had the pleasure of working with the devoted employees of Summa Health. You have always shown the superior spirit of compassion, commitment and care, have always been on that front line helping and serving. Your dedication has never been fueled by compliments or praise although you have always deserved it. And at no time more so than now. God bless you all.
- Ron S.
Thank you Summa family for your support during this difficult time. Thank you to all the healthcare heroes that are out there in the line of fire helping those that need it most. You are truly remarkable and we are so grateful for your service!
- Renee D.
Our daughter is a hospital Pharmacist at Summa Health and we are proud parents for having her serve the community. We equally salute and honor all your dedicated healthcare professionals who spend enough dedications to continue their missions.
- Ricardo and Sally S.
A big shout out to our information technology staff for your incredible responsiveness to the COVID-19 challenge. Your commitment and dedication to our patients, caregivers and staff has been second to none! I am very proud of all of you. An extra special shout out go to our trainers, infrastructure engineers, and pc techs on the front lines ensuring that Summa has the knowledge and equipment and connectivity to give the best care possible! THANK YOU!
- Tanya A.
My sister was an inpatient at Akron Campus and was discharged on April 1. I want to say THANK YOU to everyone! Special THANKS to H5 - for dealing with me and giving great care. Also, I specially want to thank Bailey Newman in Transportation. Bailey helped me get my sister in the car, which was no easy feat. Normally, she would have needed to go to rehab for therapy, but COVID seems to interrupt normal interventions! I really appreciated Bailey's help. I could not have done it by myself. He deserves a lot of recognition.
- Tedriene S.
To my 4 West family:
Those smiles are still there under the mask. Your eyes are still shining. I love each and every one of you. This too shall pass.
Love, Andra R.
The children at the daycare at the Kohl Family YMCA made signs for our healthcare heroes.
Donna H. wanted to thank the nurses on H5 at the Akron Campus for the care she received by providing them with lunch. She also included this nice thank you note:
Dear H5 nurses,
I have recovered from unexpected surgeries twice in the past nine months on your floor. During times of not only physical pain, but emotional trauma as well, you cared for me with so much kindness and compassion. As I think about all I’ve been through, you are the blessings I count along my recovery journey. I am so grateful for you!
I imagine right now you might be feeling scared, stressed, tired and likely much more. Please know how valued and appreciated you are. You mean so much to so many. Thank you for all you do for your patients, for your work on the front lines and for all your sacrifices. Sending you lots of love, prayers and eternal gratitude. You are angels!
“Doing my part to protect others. #flattenthecurve”
- Summa Health's Dr. Gil Padula
Dusk masks, gloves, goggles, cleaning supplies and more were donated from a collection drive hosted by Lynn Decker, RN, and teachers from Wadsworth City Schools.
Our WAGtime volunteers have some encouraging messages for our healthcare workers - Thank you for your dedication and efforts!
