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A New Brand for a New Summa Health New Facility Plan Unveiled summahealth.org

Meet the Doctors Physicians in our community are ready to serve you. The following physicians joined Summa Health Medical Group between July 1, 2015, and May 2016:

Cardiovascular

Family Medicine

Justin M. Dunn, M.D. 95 Arch Street, Suite 300 Akron, OH 44304

Joseph Charles Armao, M.D. 4055 Embassy Parkway, Suite 110 Fairlawn, OH 44333

Gastroenterology

Gerri B. Lane, M.D. 95 Arch Street, Suite 240 Akron, OH 44304

Interventional Pain Management/ Family Medicine

Imola K. Osapay, M.D. 155 Fifth Street NE Barberton, OH 44203

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Howard H. Zhang, M.D. 95 Arch Street, Suite 240 Akron, OH 44304

Naomi L Tyree, M.D. 1835 Franks Parkway Uniontown, OH 44685

Aisha Rahman, M.D. 1493 South Hawkins Road Akron, OH 44320

Megan I. Vitarella, M.D. 1835 Franks Parkway Uniontown, OH 44685

Michael S. Cardwell, M.D. 75 Arch Street, Suite 101 Akron, OH 44304

Ophthalmology

Orthopedic and Sports Medicine

Palliative Care and Hospice

Radiation Oncology

Jennifer R. Bohl, M.D. 1260 Independence Ave Akron, OH 44310

Benjamin J. Burkam, M.D. 3838 Massillon Rd, Suite 350 Uniontown, OH 44685

Loushaana Naidu, M.D. 55 Arch Street, Suite 1A Akron, OH 44304

Eric C. Rost, M.D. 161 N Forge Street, Suite G-90 Akron, OH 44309

Rheumatology

Senior Health

Rallis Rajan, M.D. 1835 Franks Parkway Uniontown, OH 44685

Matthew Wayne, M.D. 75 Arch Street, Suite G2 Akron, OH 44304

Welcome to Thrive

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Contents Summa Health’s New Brand is Here

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Summa Unveils New Facility Plan- $350 Million Investment

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Gary’s Health Was Rebuilt with Support of Specialists

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Twirler Doesn’t Let Injury Toss Her Off Her Game

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Is it Heartburn or Something More Serious?

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6 Ways to Take Control of Your Health

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New Summa Health Program Plays a Different Tune

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Cover photo: Employees attend the new brand unveiling on June 7, 2016

A New Brand for a New Summa Health We’re in the midst of a transformation at Summa Health. Like any transformation, it has required significant change. Over the past few years we’ve made changes to our facilities, to our processes and to the way we treat our patients. Each has been a step on our journey toward population health.

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And with the launch of our new Summa Health brand, we’ve made one of our most noticeable changes yet. Now, Summa Health looks like it never has before.

Visually, our new brand is a significant departure from the Summa we’ve all grown used to. The change is fitting, because the new Summa Health is not the same organization it once was. This new brand shows you that exciting things are happening at Summa.

The new Summa Health brand represents an organization that is: • • • •

United— We are always looking for new ways to connect.

Ambitious— We are always looking a step ahead.

Grounded— We are genuinely invested in the community.

Sincere— We develop authentic, trustworthy relationships.

The new Summa Health exists to improve the total health of our community through coordinated care. We’re not only caring for you when you’re sick, but managing your care when you’re well. We’re focused on improving outcomes, lowering costs and transforming the way healthcare is delivered in our region. We are moving healthcare from a business transaction to a relationship.

Likewise, the new Summa Health logo is powerful and dynamic. It’s designed to illustrate our forward momentum and the unique continuum of care we provide.

But our brand is more than just a logo. It embodies who we are and what we stand for. It represents what we promise to our communities and what people think and feel when they interact with us. It is both prescriptive and inspirational.

Ultimately, our brand represents a promise. It’s a promise that says things are different here at Summa, and that we’re ready to partner with you on your journey toward better health.

Together, we will improve the health of our community.

The logo is a symbol of the brand – a reminder of all the change we’ve undergone and the positive change yet to come, as well as a signal that something special and unique is happening at Summa Health. Our new logo:

• Is powerful and dynamic • Represents the unique continuum of care we provide at each stage of life • Is designed to illustrate our forward momentum as we embrace the changing landscape of healthcare • Embodies the diversity of our employees and community • Serves as a reminder of our collective passion for making our region a healthier place • Includes the coming together of many parts, representing our promise to coordinate care and that we are all part of the Summa Health brand • Consists of vibrant, healthy colors and movement, which signify that good health is a journey and that Summa Health is part of that journey

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Master Facility Plan is an Investment in Our Community It’s the beginning of a new era of healthcare at Summa Health

This past spring Summa Health revealed the details of our master facility plan, and shared our vision for the future of healthcare in the region. It’s a vision that’s grounded in the principles of population health management, focused on delivering better care and improving the overall health of the communities we serve.

Dr. Thomas Malone, Summa Health president and CEO, discusses the proposed 300,000 square-foot patient tower.

The plan represents an investment of up to $350 million in facility improvements across the system that will establish Summa as the leading healthcare provider in the greater Akron region.

• Increasing the number of private rooms to approximately 80 percent of beds on the Akron Campus.

• Adding a 50,000 square-foot medical office building on the Akron Campus that will integrate new design concepts to promote a team-based model of care.

• Providing increased outpatient capacity across the system, with the ability to design around patientcentered care.

• Modernizing various portions of the Barberton Campus and aligning services there that will improve access to better meet the overall needs of the community. These improvements include a new imaging and diagnostic center and enhancements to surgical services.

In Phase I of the plan we’ll invest $270 million over the next five years to begin extensive renovations at the Akron and Barberton Campuses, including: • A new “front door” to the hospital on the Akron Campus. A landmark 300,000 square-foot patient tower will greet visitors and serve both as a beautiful addition to the city’s skyline and a reminder of the continued rebirth and revitalization of the city. The tower will include new facilities for Summa Health Women’s Institute, modern inpatient rooms and nursing units, and expanded surgical capacity.

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This is a historic time for Summa Health and for the community as a whole.

“As we continue implementing our population health strategy, these investments will form the cornerstone of our vision to improve the overall health of our community and will substantially help us meet the needs of the greater Akron community and all those we serve,” shared Thomas Malone, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Summa Health. “As Summit County’s largest private employer, Summa Health is both excited and proud to help shape the future of healthcare in our region.”

Summa unveiled the plans to hundreds of employees during presentations at the Akron, Barberton and St. Thomas Campuses in April. Dr. Malone spoke at all three events and touted the bright future of the health system.

He was joined throughout the day at the various events

by Jim McIlvaine, chair, Summa Health Board of Directors, Akron Mayor Daniel Horrigan and Barberton Mayor William Judge.

The facility plan is a critical step in our transformation to a “new Summa,” and as such is much more than just an investment in bricks and mortar. It’s an investment in our region’s economy. It’s an investment in improving the overall health of the communities we serve. And it’s an investment in the future of Summa Health.

Conceptual architectural rendering.

What Does Population Health Mean to You? Population health is a term gaining usage, but what does it really mean? At Summa, it is a new way to deliver healthcare, one in which we: • Improve the patient experience: by improving access to care at the right place at the right time, coordinating care between every patient’s team of caregivers, and improving the quality of each episode of care; • Improve the health of our community: by proactively reaching out to patients on an ongoing basis to assess how they are doing and using population health approaches to improve the health of large groups of patients; and, • Reduce the total cost of care: by keeping patients as healthy as possible and avoiding wasteful care, like the duplication of services.

At Summa, every decision we make should help us achieve these goals. We are committed to delivering high quality, locally controlled care that will meet the changing healthcare needs of the greater Akron community.

We custom built a team to rebuild Gary’s health.

Summa Health’s weight loss and cardiac specialists worked together to change his life.

Pictured (L to R) - Dr. Tyler Taigen, Nurse Debbie Pasini, patient Gary Jentes, Dr. Eric Espinal, Dr. John Zografakis

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Gary Jentes struggled for years with an irregular heartbeat.

“With the least amount of exertion, I had trouble breathing,” he said.

He needed to lose over a hundred pounds before his doctors could treat his heart, so he came to Summa Health Bariatric Care Center. Before surgery, he spent six months in Summa’s nonsurgical weight loss program.

“Any questions I had, they’re there to answer them,” he said. “They want to make sure that you are mentally and physically prepared for that type of surgery.”

“Our comprehensive approach separates us from other local programs,” explained John Zografakis, M.D., Director of the Bariatric Care Center, and a Summa Health Medical Group physician. “We create an individual care plan for every weight loss surgery patient that includes visits with physicians, a psychologist, a dietitian, a case manager, a nurse practitioner and an exercise specialist.”

After dropping more than 100 pounds following his weight loss surgery, Gary met with Tyler Taigen, M.D., Director of Summa Health Atrial Fibrillation Program.

“Gary was stuck in atrial fibrillation,” said Dr. Taigen. “So we started thinking about innovative ways to handle it.” Gary became a candidate for a new hybrid ablation procedure.

Ablation involves cauterizing the part of the heart muscle that triggers abnormal heart rhythms. Rather than a traditional approach, Dr. Taigen proposed ablating the inside and outside of Gary’s heart in the same operation.

in Gary’s chest and ablated the outside of the heart. Dr. Taigen then inserted a catheter into Gary’s heart and ablated the same spot from the inside.

Working together, our weight loss and cardiac teams dramatically changed Gary’s life. “Combining the weight loss operation with the hybrid ablation really brought Gary back to health,” said Dr. Espinal. “That means a lot to our entire team.”

Gary has nothing but praise for his Summa team. “Before, I was very limited, but now I haven’t found anything that I haven’t been able to do. I knew doctors should and could work together, but I’ve never witnessed it until my own case. I was very, very impressed.”

To learn more about Summa’s multidisciplinary services, or to make an appointment with a Summa physician, call 800.237.8662.

During a combined procedure in the Richard M. and Yvonne Hamlin Hybrid Operating Room Suite, Dr. Taigen was joined by Eric Espinal, M.D., Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Espinal made small incisions

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Kristin Magyari - Summa Health Orthopedic Institute Patient

Twirler Doesn’t Let Injury Toss Her Off Her Game Kristin Magyari has been a competitive baton twirler since she was six years old, and a few years ago, as a freshman at Miami University, she won a coveted spot as a feature twirler in the school’s band.

During band camp that first year, Kristin began experiencing a shooting pain in her hip and down her right leg.

“I had no idea what was going on,” Kristin said. “I could barely walk, but I just kept twirling.”

Thinking it was a muscle injury, Kristin started physical therapy and icing down after practices, but it didn’t help.

The pain was still there. So she followed up with a local doctor.

An x-ray at that first visit showed Kristin had a cyst on her hip that at first didn’t appear to be serious. The area wasn’t hot, red, or inflamed, and off Kristin went to participate in the Macy’s Day Parade.

Though she was in excruciating pain, Kristin marched and twirled in the parade and never dropped her baton. After

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an exhausting weekend, she returned to school; waiting on her answering machine was a message from the doctor she’d seen. He’d reviewed the x-rays again. The cyst was in a precarious spot, and he wanted to bring her back in for another assessment. That’s when Kristin learned she would need surgery to remove a tumor.

The news couldn’t have come at a worse time.

“I was having a great semester. I was getting fantastic grades, and I just wanted to finish out the semester.”

Kristin saw a few doctors and ended up choosing to have her surgery at Summa because they were committed to getting her back to full athletic ability so she could twirl again. The surgery involved removing the tumor and inserting a metal rod and screw and some cadaver bones into Kristin’s leg to ensure her right leg would be strong enough for her to remain athletic after surgery. It was scary, but once she met her surgery team Kristin knew she was in good hands.

“I was really confident in Summa.

I had to put my trust into them, and two years later, I’m so glad I did because if I hadn’t had this done, I may not be walking today.”

“I was really confident in Summa. I had to put my trust into them, and two years later, I’m so glad I did because if I hadn’t had this done, I may not be walking today.”

Kristin not only is walking again. She’s back on the field, twirling better than ever.

“The fact that I’m able to twirl again today makes me so thankful. It really makes me appreciate everything.”

The experience of going through surgery and the many hours Kristin put in with her recovery team at Summa in physical therapy has also had a profound effect on Kristin’s outlook on life.

“I know Summa helped me, and I don’t know what I would have done without them, because I definitely have a different perspective on a lot of things. When people complain about little things, I just don’t tolerate it anymore. I see things in life so differently, and I’m grateful for even just being able to walk down the street.”

Kristin’s care team at Summa included Scott D. Weiner, an orthopedic oncologist,, specialists and therapists—all of whom were determined to see her return to her active lifestyle as a student and an athlete.

You can watch Kristin tell her story at summahealth.org/kristin.

If you or someone you know is having bone, joint, muscle, cartilage, tendon or ligament issues, the team at Summa Health Orthopedic Institute is here to help. Our fellowship trained nonsurgical physicians and orthopedic surgeons treat patients from age 8 to adult, and our coordinated care is designed to help our patients achieve their goals. We have convenient locations in Akron, Green, Hudson, Medina and Wadsworth to get you or those close to you back to an active lifestyle.

Same day or next day appointments are offered at one of our locations Monday through Friday.

Call 330.379.5051 or visit summahealth.org/orthopedic for more information.

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Take our quiz at www.summahealth.org/heartburn.

Could Your Heartburn Be More Than Just Heartburn?

You know that feeling you get, where there’s a burning sensation in the back of your throat, or a really uncomfortable feeling behind your breastbone? Most people at one time or another suffer from heartburn, indigestion and/or bloating. Many times, these problems can be alleviated with over-the-counter medications and lifestyle changes.

However, occasionally they may require medical attention. Chronic heartburn could be the sign of something more serious—gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. GERD is characterized by unrelenting acid reflux that can result in not only heartburn, but other symptoms as well, such as chronic cough. We can help you sort through your symptoms to see if they warrant a trip to the doctor’s office.

If you are suffering from GERD, talk to your doctor about the right treatment option for you. If you do not have a doctor, please call 800.237.8662 for further medical evaluation and plan of care.

Summa Health System Recognized for Nursing Excellence Again Summa Health System – Akron and St. Thomas Campuses once again received the highest honor for nursing excellence. The healthcare teams were awarded Magnet® recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Long known for its high quality and compassionate nursing care, Summa shares Magnet® status with just seven percent of hospitals in the country.

The Magnet® Recognition Program is the gold standard of patient care and provides healthcare consumers with a benchmark to measure quality of nursing. To receive redesignation, Summa Health System – Akron and St. Thomas Campuses underwent an extensive review and systematic evaluation of its nursing practice by the ANCC, including the review of thousands of pages of documentation and a four-day site visit by ANCC professionals.

Hospitals with the Magnet® designation meet a specific set of quality metrics that include: excellent patient outcomes, nursing involvement in making decisions regarding the delivery of patient care, shaping nursing practices, supportive leadership and pursuing best practices within the healthcare industry. There are currently less than 430 hospitals across the country with this accreditation.

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Summa Health System – Akron and St. Thomas Campuses

Six Ways to Take Control of Your Health Between work, errands, dealing with kids and your home life—living a healthy lifestyle seems next-toimpossible, leading many to place their health on the back burner. However, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Here are some simple ways to take control of your health.

3 Don’t forget your mental health Good mental health is an important part of your overall well-being. Make sure you’re doing everything you can to cope with the ups and downs of life. But if it’s not working, talk to your doctor. Be honest about stress, depression and any other mental health concerns you may have.

Everyone needs a little help sometimes.

4 Get routine checkups

By Anne Valeri, D.O., FAAFP Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Summa Health System – Akron Campus

1 Think about what you want Spend some time thinking about your health goals, habits and family history. Are there any diseases you’re worried about?

Do you need help managing stress? Write down any questions or concerns you have and address them with your doctor. Your Primary Care Physician (PCP) is there to help you, but you need to tell him or her what is wrong and what needs to be better.

2 Don’t wait You’re smart—you don’t need a medical professional to tell you whether you’re eating healthy or getting enough sleep.

If you have areas you know you need to improve, get started! Find ways to walk extra steps each day, quit smoking, and look for new, healthy recipes and meal plans.

Your health plan should include regularly scheduled checkups and age-appropriate screenings for cardiovascular disease, hypertension and cancer. Talk with your doctor about which screenings you should be getting and how often you need to get them. Your doctor may recommend screenings for breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, and other types of cancer depending on your risk factors.

5 See an eye doctor annually Eye exams can actually detect more than just vision problems; they can detect symptoms of diabetes, hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis. Getting your eyes checked on an annual basis will help ensure you see your best.

One of the first steps to taking control of your health is having an annual physical exam. If it’s been awhile since you’ve seen your Primary Care Physician, set aside some time to schedule an appointment.

If you need a PCP, call 800.237.8662 to be connected with one.

6 Cut out the negative influences We often have such good intentions to become healthier, but then those intentions get off-track by negative influences in our lives. Make a list of all the things in your life that you consider to be negative health influences. Next, prioritize the items from easiest to hardest to eliminate. Work on the easy items first.

Examples of negative influences include: having junk food in the house, staying up too late and hitting the fast food drive-thru too often.

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Pianist and Psychiatrist Dr. Richard Kogan performs for guests in the Summa Health Ann and David Brennan Pavilion lobby.

New Summa Health Program Plays a Different Tune The old adage “Music soothes the soul” could actually be amended. Music, in fact, has been proven to not only soothe the soul, but also the body and the mind. Through numerous scientific studies, music has shown benefits that range from reducing chronic pain and lowering blood pressure to helping stroke recovery and enhancing the ability to learn.

And now, Summa Health is taking the power of music to the bedside as it launches Music and Mental Health, a pilot program in which Akron Symphony orchestra musicians will perform regularly in inpatient behavioral health settings within the health system. The new program, made possible through a grant from The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, will support the clinical integration of music into a therapeutic group setting and promote recovery.

“We hope that through these endeavors with the Symphony we can raise awareness throughout the community about the therapeutic power of music to promote recovery,” said Dr. Joseph Varley, chair of the Behavioral Health Institute at Summa Health. “We are extremely proud to bring this unique program to our area and to the patients we serve.”

“Music has an enormous capacity to heal.”

- Dr. Kogan Earlier this winter, Summa Health and the Akron Symphony kicked off the Music and Mental Health program with a couple of very special events. On Friday evening, February 5, the Summa Health Ann and David Brennan Pavilion lobby was transformed into an intimate concert hall as renowned pianist and psychiatrist Dr. Richard Kogan performed for the rapt audience of professional staff and invited guests.

Cornell Music and Medicine Program in New York City. In between his specially selected numbers for the Summa Health event, he engaged the audience in a discussion of the role of music in healing and the influence of psychiatric and medical illnesses on the creative output of composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Schumann. Famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma once said of Dr. Kogan, “I came away from this extraordinary lecture and performance deeply moved by a fascinating presentation that only Dr. Kogan, psychiatrist and concert pianist, can deliver.”

“Music has an enormous capacity to heal,” said Dr. Kogan during an interview with 91.3 FM at the Summa Health event.

“Music is now an underutilized modality in healing…that can pretty reliably make people feel better. Music seems to have a power that is unique…and has a very important role to play in the lives of people who have emotional and mental struggles. We’re trying to see to it that more people recognize music as an important therapeutic tool.”

Joseph D. Varley, M.D. Chair, Summa Health Behavioral Health Institute.

The Jim and Vanita Oelschlager Chair in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health The Jim and Vanita Oelschlager Chair in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Then on Saturday, February 6, Dr. Kogan joined the Akron Symphony on the stage of EJ Thomas Hall where he both discussed the life and work of troubled composer Sergei Rachmaninoff and, in concert with the orchestra, performed Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, which, interestingly, the Russian composer dedicated to his hypnotherapist.

“All of us at Summa Health, and especially those who work in the Behavioral Health areas, are extremely grateful to The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation and the Akron Symphony for supporting music therapy and mental health services in our health system,” said Dr. Varley. “This new program, bringing professional musicians to therapeutic settings, has the potential to make a big difference in people’s lives.”

Dr. Kogan, a Harvard Medical Schooltrained psychiatrist and acclaimed pianist, is the artistic director of the Weill

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Learn how you can take care of your bones with the help of Summa Health orthopedic specialists in the next issue of Thrive.

It’s your health.

Let’s own it together.

It feels good to own something.

Like the road. Karaoke night. Or the dance floor at your sister’s wedding.

But what about your health?

At Summa Health, we’re empowering you to be your own Chief Health Officer.

Beginning with a primary care doctor, coordinating a team of specialists.

To help our community get healthy and stay that way.

So beginning today, own your health like never before.

Because if you don’t, then who will?

Schedule an appointment with a Summa Health doctor today.

800.23.SUMMA summahealth.org/ownit COM-16-25365/CS/KC/7-16/3,000

It’s your health.

Let’s own it together.