Care that's more personal.
With every person, every day, Summa provides personal, life-changing care.
Gwendolyn Smith
Weight Loss Surgery
Choosing to have weight loss surgery at Summa Health was the best decision for Gwendolyn.
Bethany Leslie
Maternity Patient
New mother experiences a "dream" birth, even during the pandemic
Greg Kucinski
Audiology Patient
Hearing aids allowed Greg to enjoy listening to music again, even hearing new things for the first time.
Clarissa Santana
Health Equity Patient
Thanks to the program, she felt like she wasn’t alone
Marjie Arida
Osteoporosis Patient
After receiving specialized care at the Osteoporosis Clinic, Marjie found ways to continue her productive, energetic life.
Nick Jack
Orthopedic Institute Patient
After shattering his wrist, Nick is back to playing guitar and, most importantly, taking care of his daughter.
Gary Blevins
Post-COVID Clinic Patient
Even as a former police officer, COVID-19 was as close to death as he’s come
Keith Johnston
Throat Cancer Patient
After receiving treatment for stage 4 throat cancer, Keith credits Summa Health with saving his life.
Stacie Camp
Complex Care
Stacie feels valued and has a better quality of life after receiving care in the Complex Care Clinic.
Christopher Hartley
Diabetes Patient & MyChart User
Can’t imagine managing his diabetes without the help of MyChart
Diane Conrad
Digestive Health Patient
For years avoided a colonoscopy but now an advocate after stage four tumor removal surgery
Sgt. David White
Survived with quick response ER and surgical teams
Chuck Seeley
Cardiology Patient
From diagnosis through treatment to cardiac rehab, Chuck is grateful for the cardiology care he received at Summa Health.
Jason Hale
Vivitrol Clinic Patient
Now two-and-a-half years sober, he feels like he’s been reborn
Clarence Phillips
House Call Patient
90-year-old happy to still live at home thanks to Summa House Calls
Patricia White
Ophthalmology Patient
Credits Summa Health's Dr. Awender for saving her eyesight
Lori Haye
Pain Management
Lori is more active and has a better quality of life since receiving pain management care at Summa Health.
Hayley Stumbo
Pelvic Health Patient
Encourages other women with endometriosis not to give up.
Kace Walker
Pride Clinic Patient
After suffering from endometriosis for years, Kace received quality care and now feels great and looks forward to more days with no pain.
Maria Velasquez
Primary Care Patient
Maria is grateful for the multi-generational and compassionate care she and her daughter receive at Summa Health.
Ron Vickers
Pulmonary Patient
Enjoying life after receiving award-winning care at the Lung Nodule Clinic.
Ron Finklestein
Sleep Medicine
After struggling to get quality sleep for years, Ron is now sleeping like a baby with the assistance of INSPIRE and the care he received at the Summa Health Sleep Clinic.
Michele Cantrell
Aneurysm Patient
Grateful to the "amazing" Summa Health neuro team for saving her
Lenny Lott
Urology Patient
After an innovative urological procedure, his prostate issues were gone the next day.
Kristie Walden
A special visitor brightens her hospital stay
Robert Petz
Nutrition Services Weight Loss Patient
Struggled with weight his entire life, until he met Dr. Dejak
Hayley Stumbo
Pelvic Health Patient
Encourages other women with endometriosis not to give up.
Mariah Hunt
Mother finds empowerment and support through Centering Parenting Program
Craig Jenkins
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Patient
After receiving treatment at Summa, Craig is grateful for more time with his daughters.
Camille McGowan
Orthopedic Surgery Patient
After years of knee pain, she was walking just a few hours after surgery.
Barbara and Archie Lucas
COVID-19 Survivor
Thankful to have Summa Health in their backyard
Tony Harbert
Blood Cancer Patient
A super-healthy guy surprised with a cancer diagnosis after routine wellness visit
Leocadia Lorkowski
A diabetic-healthy lifestyle helps her to help others
Mary Kay Malensek
Enjoying new flavors of life after LINX® procedure
Clarencia Reese
Cardiology Patient
After having an LVAD implanted, Clarencia is back to doing what she loves – spending time with her grandchildren.
Tom Saal
Traumatic Stress Patient
Realized his life's value through the Summa Health Traumatic Stress Center
Joe and Thelma Laney
Thankful for home care services
Stephen Rininger
Pain Management Patient
After years of suffering, every day is now a good day thanks to Summa
Valerie Esmont
No longer suffering in silence from pelvic pain
Erin Schermesser (She/Her)
Pride Clinic Patient
Thanks the Pride Clinic for helping her be the person she is
Arnold Oden
Primary Care Patient
For first time in his life, felt that a doctor really cared about him
Denise Pelima
Pulmonary/Lung Nodule Clinic Patient
Lung nodule discovered on a CAT scan taken after a car accident
Mary Wolfe
Sleep Medicine Patient
After sleeping half her life away, she can now stay awake and enjoy time with her grandkids.
Gwendolyn Hayes-Wright
Aneurysm Patient
Surprised to learn that she had an aneurysm and required a coiling procedure
Mike Schmeltzer
Urology Patient
Back coaching three weeks after robotic prostate surgery
Kathryn and Vance Truman
Enjoying renewed energy after nutritional weight loss
Leontyne Lynn Jones
Weight Loss Care
After having weight loss surgery, Leontyne is enjoying life and no longer on medication.
Barb Bungard
Uterine Cancer Patient and MyChart User
Can’t imagine cancer journey without MyChart
Nesrene Clossman
Mother of four appreciates Summa's new birthing center
Nate Loman
Orthopedic Patient
Back on his bike a month sooner than expected
Yvonne Oliver
Breast Cancer Patient
Two-time breast cancer survivor shares how annual mammograms saved her life
Jeffery Lamb
Cardiology Patient
Simple chest pain led to TAVR and WATCHMAN procedures
Kelly Hartman
Removing the stigma of mental health disorders through hope and healing
Jason Steadman
Pride Clinic Patient
Excited to live his life as the person he truly is
Ron Burgess
A multi-generational primary care patient of Dr. Jay Williamson
Brian Nank
COPD/Pulmonary Patient
Happy to breathe, play with his grandkids and one day hike the Grand Canyon
Debra Davis
Brain Aneurysm Patient
Shares how coiling procedure saved her life
Robin Rice
Prostate Cancer Patient
Grateful to watch his grandchildren grow after beating prostate cancer
Tim Scott
Living his best life after weight loss
Ssrelle Saikaly
Bariatric Surgery Patient
Excited to have a healthy pregnancy after gastric sleeve procedure
Debra Racey
Endometrial cancer survivor is grateful for her care team
New mom filled with joy
Richard Wigfield
Orthopedic Patient
Was up and walking the very day after spine surgery
Jack Hobensack
Tonsil Cancer Patient
Proud to be part of a clinical trial that not only helped him, but others
Renick Blosser
Cardiology Patient
Experienced chest pains and 100% blockage at just 44 years old
Olga Kurtz
Doing everything she wants to do, with primary care support.
Scott Colson
Pulmonary/COPD Patient
Breathing easier with the help of Summa Health Pulmonary
Diane Capretta
Neurosurgery Patient
Was finally able to walk again just hours after spine surgery
Bob Titus
Appreciates Summa Health caring for his kidney stones and our community
Marissa Martucci
Filled with happiness after losing weight with help from Nutrition Services
Richard Garcia
Bariatric Surgery Patient
Describes his gastric sleeve procedure as a lifesaver
Valerie Esmont
No longer suffering in silence from pelvic pain
Olivia Kurcsak
Mother of five finds comfort in maternity services
James Barensfeld
Orthopedic Surgery Patient
Walked out of the hospital just 12 hours after a total hip replacement
Nadera Cathy Bacchus
Breast Cancer Patient
Experienced a different level of calmness during treatment
Glenn Thompson
Cardiology Patient
Feeling 90 years young after heart stent procedure
Doris Roberts
At Summa for 58 years, it's a comfort and warmness that stands out.
Kathleen Wagner
Nurse and lung cancer patient Kathleen Wagner feels blessed for early detection
Bambi Miller
Stroke Patient
Appreciates that, during the scariest time in her life, the Summa team treated her with kindness
Amy Hallett
Kidney Cancer Patient
Devastated upon diagnosis, Dr. Nething gave her hope
Annabelle Blankenship
Bariatric Surgery Patient
Living proof that there is hope – and help.
Sarah Fister
Midwifery delivers an amazing experience to a beautiful family
James Wright
Orthopedic Patient
With two new hips, he feels like a teenager again
Amy Hallett
Kidney Cancer Patient
Devastated upon diagnosis, Dr. Nething gave her hope
Don Wuchter
Cardiology Patient
Living with heart failure at 46 years old
John Livers
Heart patient enjoys renewed energy
James Jones
Stroke Patient
Recalls wanting to ask for help, but couldn’t say anything at all
Jay Wheeland
Prostate cancer survivor shares the importance of screening
Alicia Fitzgerald
Bariatric Surgery Patient
Living her best life with the support of Summa Health
Shelby Smith
Overcame addiction with help from Summa's Centering Pregnancy Program
Dave Pence
Orthopedic Surgery Patient
Being back in the game with his grandkids is his best win
Robin Rice
Prostate Cancer Patient
Grateful to watch his grandchildren grow after beating prostate cancer
Gerry Faust
TAVR procedure was a win!
Oz Simons
Lifelong patient creates a friendship
Jeannie Hamilton
Stroke Patient
Thankful that TPA “clot buster” worked like a miracle
Martha Ward
Kidney Cancer Patient
Is grateful to be cancer-free after robotic surgery
Stephen Catalano
Found new purpose after weight loss surgery
Barbara Vassalotti
Back on her feet – pain free – thanks to the Orthopedic Institute
Barb Bungard
Uterine Cancer Patient and MyChart User
Can’t imagine cancer journey without MyChart
Karlise Brown
Sings Dr. Isada's praises for healing her heart
Reggie Eggleston
Multi-faceted support team activates a successful wellness plan
Ryan Hay
Stroke Patient
Credits the Summa Health stroke team for him being here today
Thomas Mack
Living life to the fullest after kidney stone surgery
Amanda Medure
Gained so much more than she lost after bariatric surgery
Debbie Charles
Living (and sleeping) well after same-day orthopedic surgeries
Jay Wheeland
Prostate cancer survivor shares the importance of screening
George Sukara
Newlywed enjoys a renewed life after stenting procedure
Chelsea Susong
Mother of Traumatic Brain Injury Patient
Forever grateful that her son was at Summa Health
Angela Shelton
Enjoying a full life after kidney surgery
Rebecca Schneider
Became a shining star after bariatric surgery
David Allan
Pain free after knee replacement surgery
Suzanne Titus
Colorectal Cancer Patient
Advises everyone to get a colonoscopy – it saved her life
Kelly Smith
Grateful for life-saving care during a heart attack
Rhonda Weber
Stroke patient describes her physicians as “the best of the best”
Norma Curry
Gratitude for care received during kidney surgery
Brooks Dozier
Filled with joy after bariatric surgery
Marilyn Gordon
"There’s no stopping these knees now!"
Martha Ward
Kidney Cancer Patient
Is grateful to be cancer-free after robotic surgery
Tony and Sandy Solaro
Heart patient experiences a miracle
Ray Wozniak
Stroke patient is thankful for the gift of time
Brian Brobson
Reclaimed his life after bariatric surgery
Deanna Hastings
Ready for her future with new knees
Aricia Robinson
Cancer Patient
Cancer was her wakeup call to live, love and be happy
Crystal Rosenberger
New mom shares from the heart
Steven and Susan Oswald
Grateful for quick, compassionate teamwork during a stroke
Misti Miller
Weight loss patient gains happiness
Mary Nemec
Returned to an active life after total hip replacement
Marv Hodges
Head and Neck Cancer Patient
Explains how Summa Health helped change his life after cancer
Tom Davis
A mended heart keeps him on pace
Rod and JoAnn Carmer
Fast emergency stroke care saves lives
Margo Haren
Rebuilding her life through weight loss
Dan Pohly
Trauma results in life-saving orthopedic surgeries and a life-long friendship
Bobbie Donohew
Throat cancer survivor Bobbie Donohew shows gratitude with handmade blankets
Roman Bryant
Energized after healing a hole in his heart
Reggie Eggleston
Shed pounds and medications with bariatric surgery
Kim Schilling
Minimally invasive Tenex procedure keeps her crocheting
Kathleen Wagner
Nurse and lung cancer patient Kathleen Wagner feels blessed for early detection
Dennis and Sharon Ebie
Feeling at ease after minimally invasive TAVR procedure
John Konneker
Back to the hobby he loves because of bariatric surgery
Kay Cooper
Dancing without arthritis pain after foot surgery
Frank McCray
Shares his prostate cancer story in hope of helping others
Dale Gramley
Healed his heart in rehab
Cressane Sollenberger
Living her dreams after bariatric surgery
Rodney Thomas
Grateful for life-saving colonoscopy screening and colorectal surgery
Thomas Study
Back to 100% after TAVR procedure
Cheda Heaton
There for her family after weight loss surgery
Helen and Ossie Gordon
Celebrating 50 years of marriage … and cancer survivorship
Charles Keener
Feeling 30 years younger after heart and vascular surgeries
Michael Andrews
Enjoying life every day after bariatric surgery
Debra Racey
Endometrial cancer survivor is grateful for her care team
Jim Riter
A new lifestyle & a new perspective after receiving cardiac care
Cassandra Wyatt
A healthier mom thanks to bariatric surgery
Traci Peltz
Breast cancer survivor finds strength
Pam and Jerry Kusar
A true champion beats cancer
Judi Hollenbaugh
Survives breast cancer surrounded with kindness
Suzanne Harvey
Found a partner in her high risk cancer journey
Sharon Jones-Winfrey
Picking up speed after surviving breast cancer
John Steven Bucy
Surrounded with care & compassion
Jamie McKinley
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor is back to being a mom
Vic Meyers
Experiencing joy after overcoming throat cancer
Rose Trout
Bone cancer survivor teaches us it's treatable and beatable
Dwight Konic
Not giving up after prostate cancer diagnosis