Summa Health System - About Us Summa Health is an integrated healthcare delivery system. Now, as part of HATCo, Summa Health is embarking on a long-term vision to create a new, more proactive, accessible and affordable system of community-based, lifelong healthcare. Our Mission and Commitments Skip subnavigation. One of Ohio’s Largest Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems Summa Health – headquartered in Akron, Ohio – is one of Ohio’s largest integrated healthcare delivery systems, encompassing two main hospitals, 20 health centers, and a dedicated team of over 8,500 employees and nearly 700 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. With a legacy spanning more than 130 years, Summa Health has built a foundation of excellence in the Greater Akron region. In 2025, Summa Health entered a groundbreaking new chapter by joining the Health Assurance Transformation Company (HATCo), a platform founded by General Catalyst to redesign the future of healthcare. A first-of-its-kind acquisition, Summa Health and HATCo are working to create a next-generation health system that honors our history while aggressively pursuing innovation. Our goal is to replace fragmented care with a proactive, lifelong healthcare model that empowers patients and improves outcomes. Together, we are embarking on a long-term vision to move beyond traditional sick care toward a proactive, tech-enabled system of health assurance. We aren’t just preparing for the future of healthcare—we are building it. By joining our team, you will help us leverage innovative technology and sustainable business practices to eliminate barriers to care, creating a modern blueprint for healthcare delivery that serves as a model for the rest of the nation. Together, Summa Health encompasses a network of: Hospitals Community-based health centers A health insurance entity A multi-specialty group practice Research and medical education Unwavering Commitment to Quality Providing superior, multi-specialty patient care, medical research and continuing medical education, Summa Health is consistently ranked one of the best healthcare providers in the country. We even have been honored with the Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award™ , which places Summa Health among the top two percent of all hospitals for clinical care and patient outcomes. Service Throughout the Region Summa Health provides services to a five-county area – Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark and Wayne – within Northeast Ohio. With medical services organized under the umbrella of Summa Health System, we have served millions of patients in comprehensive acute, critical, emergency urgent care outpatient and long-term/home-care settings. This includes licensing more than 870 inpatient beds in the following clinical settings, as of March 2026: Summa Health System – Akron Campus including Level 1 Trauma Emergency Summa Health System – Barberton Campus including Emergency Summa Health Medina Surgery Center Summa Rehab Hospital A Wide Variety of Medical Services All of our services include integrated and coordinated care in an effort to positively impact the health of our entire community. Digestive Health Patient-centered care for conditions that affect the intake and digestion of food and other nutrients. Mental Health Treatment and patient-centered care for a broad range of behavioral health conditions. Orthopedic Customized treatment options in virtually every orthopedic specialty area. Sleep Medicine Comprehensive sleep services to diagnose and treat a variety of sleep disorders and conditions. Weight Management Surgical and nonsurgical solutions to help you successfully manage your weight. Women's Health Comprehensive women’s health services, including gynecology, maternity and pelvic health care. Explore our other services Full Continuum of Care Summa Health is committed to offering a full continuum of compassionate coordinated care. Our services follow patients from preventive care through medical incidents, rehabilitation and maintenance. With care being coordinated among all of our providers – primary physicians, surgeons, therapists, etc. – conditions have a greater chance of being detected and treated earlier, which typically result in better outcomes for our patients. Schedule an appointment Our Mission, Vision and Values The commitments which drive our compassionate care. Learn about our mission Our History Summa Health is one of the largest Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems in Ohio. Learn about our history Career Opportunities You can take pride in knowing that your work directly impacts the health and wellness of our community. Explore open opportunities [{"RootId":"ba198066-3078-4dcd-8e69-28251bebb940","RootUrl":"/glossary/"}] Options to Request an Appointment If your situation is an emergency, call 911. Close