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The Power of
Partnerships
For more than 125 years, Summa Health has Summa Health’s culture of servant leadership
worked tirelessly to improve the health of this is deeply rooted in our system’s mission, vision
region – including its most disadvantaged and values. We focus on improving the health
members – in conjunction with other area status of the diverse communities we serve.
organizations who share our vision of service.
These collaborative efforts help us to:
No other health system in the area is better • Address the most significant health needs
positioned to support a healthier community
than Summa Health, especially as issues faced of the community
by society become increasingly complex. • Improve access to health services
• Support chronic disease management
At Summa, we take a unique approach in
supporting the health of our community. through education
We step outside the walls of the traditional • Reduce health disparities
healthcare model and, together with our
community partners, address all social In 2017, Summa Health contributed $126.8 million
determinants of our patients’ health. in community benefit, and our work continues
to evolve as the community’s needs change.
So while the 2017 Community Benefit Whether it’s tackling our area’s growing infant
Report highlights Summa Health’s steadfast mortality rate or taking steps toward combating
commitment to being a strong community the opioid crisis here at home, Summa Health
presence, please take note of the many critical maintains a long tradition of caring for more
alliances we’ve formed among numerous than just our members.
community partners and agencies. We’ve
pooled resources. We’ve established clear and Summa Health cares for our entire community.
aligned objectives. And we’ve created valuable
programs , relying on our partners’ expertise, to Cliff Deveny, M.D.
create programs that truly address the unmet President and CEO
needs of our community.
Marlo Schmidt
System Director, Community Benefit
It’s our success in strategically leveraging these
powerful partnerships that has led to increased
efficiencies and, most importantly, greater
community change.
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