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Pride Clinic

The Summa Health Pride Clinic provides high-quality, compassionate care for all patients that's welcoming and affirming. 

About the Pride Clinic

At Summa Health, our providers offer high-quality, compassionate care for all patients in a space that’s welcoming and affirming.
 
We're here to support you and meet you where you are on your health journey.

 

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Patient Stories

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Featured Patient Story

For Yukime and Autumn, the Summa Health Pride Clinic is an oasis where they receive competent, compassionate and comprehensive care.




Services Available at the Pride Clinic

Summa Health offers care to patients in a safe, welcoming environment. Our team of experts provides a variety of services in compliance with state and federal laws. They include: 

  • Primary Care
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP)
  • Behavioral/Mental Health
  • Gynecological Care
  • Urological Care
  • HIV Testing
  • Adult Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Adult Transgender Care

Our providers can assist in coordinating care to services such as:

  • Endocrinology
  • HIV
  • HPV
  • Infertility
  • OB/GYN
  • Reproductive Endocrinology
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Resources

Group of people infront of a Pride Flag

Connecting The LGBTQ+ Community With Specialized Services

Traci Kalpac starts out each morning not knowing what the day will bring. As a licensed independent social worker in Summa Health’s Pride Clinic, Traci’s role involves many hats.

hand holding a rainbow band that says "Pride Ally"

What does it mean to be an LGBTQ ally?

Anyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can support the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) community. But being an ally of this population takes action. Allies work to stay informed on current LGBT issues and events.

Hands making a heart with a rainbow behind it

Closing the gap on health disparities in the LGBTQ community

All of us rely on healthcare services at one time or another — and many of us take them for granted. But the sad truth is in today’s world, access to medical advice and treatment isn’t equal.

Meet the Team

At Summa Health, our providers offer high-quality, compassionate care for all patients in a space that’s welcoming and affirming.

 

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Location

Summa Health Pride Clinic
1260 Independence Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
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