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Deborah spent years battling a relentless cough that took over her life. That all changed when she met Summa Health pulmonologist Dr. Forte. Hear how his care and treatment gave her a new lease on life in this inspiring story.

Grateful for good food, great company and the best coworkers this Friendsgiving! ???? #WorkFamily #FriendsgivingVibes #Gratitude

Start your journey to a tobacco-free life. Need inspiration? Check out what our Smoking Cessation Coordinator Nicole Piriak has to say. You've got this! We support you! #GreatAmericanSmokeout

Behind every smile in hospice care is a team of dedicated professionals who go above and beyond to ensure comfort and dignity in the final stages of life. This #NationalHospiceMonth, let’s celebrate the dedicated professionals who provide passionate care and support to patients and their families. Thank you, Summa Health Hospice team, for your commitment to making a difference. Do you know someone who has benefited from hospice care? Share your story and help us celebrate the incredible impact of this service.

We are pleased to welcome a new physician to the Summa Health Medical Group – Behavioral Health Institute, Gurneet Raina, D.O. She is located at Summa Health System – Akron Campus, Juve Family Behavioral Health Pavilion, 45 Arch St in Akron. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/g_Jr-Znn.

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor and memorialize those lost to anti-transgender violence. Let’s stand together to advocate for safer, more inclusive environments. Every life matters, and every voice deserves to be heard. #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance

Giving Tuesday is only two weeks away. Help support patients like DeeDee by giving a gift to Summa Health. Your gift can impact patients for years to come. ? #GivingTuesday

Myth: People with epilepsy cannot drive. Fact: Driving is possible for many people living with epilepsy as long as their seizures are controlled with medication. #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth

We would like to welcome Andrew Olsen, D.O. to the Summa Health Medical Group – Interventional Pain Management. His special interests include Back Pain, Neck Pain, Sciatica, Knee Pain, Hip Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Bursitis, Headaches, Neuropathic Pain, Joint Injections, Nerve Blocks, Epidurals and Neuro Modulation. Dr. Olsen is located at the Summa Health Equity Center, 1493 S Hawkins Ave, in Akron; Summa Health Hudson Medical Center, 5655 Hudson Dr, Suite 315 in Hudson; and Summa Health Medina Medical Center, 3780 Medina Rd in Medina. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://lnkd.in/dJ4pxKje or call 330.865.5333.

Did you know some viruses can lie dormant in your body for years, only to reawaken later? When reactivated by stress, other infections or a weakened immune system, these latent viruses can trigger unexpected health issues. Discover how you can protect yourself from five common latent viruses.