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Moving forward, together
We are fortunate to work for Summa We also remain dedicated to our mission
Health,an organization that not only of population health by helping our patients
improves the health and wellness of our own their healthcare decisions and make
community, but serves as an economic real lifestyle changes. We will improve the
engine that fuels the city for growth. patient experience by providing access
Through the hard work of each one to care at the right place at the right time,
of our employees, we have made great and coordinating the care between every
strides tackling the health issues our region patient’s team of caregivers. This allows us
is facing now and will face in the future. to provide higher quality care at lower costs.
As we balance providing high-quality Summa Health is also moving forward
care for our patients, teaching the next on its planned investment of up to $350
generation of clinicians, developing new million to improve our facilities, which
models of care and remaining financially includes the new tower on the Summa
strong through it all, we remain aware Health System - Akron Campus. This
of the great responsibility we have to major improvement will help better align
our patients. It’s a responsibility we us with our vision for population health.
embrace and take very seriously.
Thank you for joining me on this important
In the midst of this changing healthcare and exciting journey. Together, we will
industry, we remain focused on what’s continue to build a bright future for Summa
important: providing quality care for Health and a brighter future for our region.
our patients.
Healthcare systems nationwide are Cliff Deveny, M.D.
working tirelessly to evolve their Interim President and CEO
organizations. I am confident that our
extraordinary team is more than up to
the challenge of staying at the forefront
of our industry and continuing to improve
the care we provide to this community.
My job is to create a culture of engagement
and feedback at Summa Health that will
help guide those decisions and ensure
that we are always focused on serving
our community and one another.
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