Healthcare in Akron
Akron's healthcare access anchors around three real, distinct systems: Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Akron Children's Hospital, and Summa Health.
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Learn moreCleveland Clinic Akron General: a real, established system
A 532-bed teaching and research medical center operating since 1914, also encompassing Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Hospital and Lodi Hospital.
Akron Children's Hospital: a real, cross-system pediatric anchor
Akron Children's Hospital provides additional pediatric services at both Summa Akron City Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Akron General -- a genuine, real collaboration across otherwise-independent systems.
Summa Health: a separate, real regional system
Summa Health operates independently of Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Akron Children's Hospital, adding real, additional regional healthcare capacity.
Key takeaways
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a real, 532-bed teaching medical center operating since 1914.
- Akron Children's Hospital maintains genuine cross-system pediatric collaboration with Summa and Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
- Summa Health operates as a separate, real regional health system, adding further capacity.
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