Summa Health Medical Group General Surgery

09/12/2025

Is tendon pain keeping you from moving freely? Read more about the expert-backed solutions that target discomfort and speed up recovery. Personalized care can get you back in action, stronger than ever. Like this post if you’re ready to move pain-free!

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Akron RubberDucks

09/12/2025

Is it time for a driving check-in with an aging loved one? 🚗
Warning signs include:
⚠️ Getting lost in familiar areas
⚠️ Scrapes, dents or minor accidents
⚠️ Difficulty seeing at night
⚠️ Slower reaction times

Safety tips:
• Schedule regular vision and hearing checkups
• Avoid driving at night, in bad weather or in heavy traffic
• Keep medications current and understand side effects
• Consider refresher driving courses

These conversations aren’t easy, but they’re about safety and love.

09/11/2025

No matter your fitness level, chances are a sports injury will sideline you at some point. Understanding the difference between sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons can help you receive the proper care to get you back in the game. Learn more in our latest blog.

Discover the difference between sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons, and explore non-surgical and surgical treatment options for common musculoskeletal injuries like rotator cuff tears and meniscus injuries. Learn how Summa Health helps patients of all activity levels recover and thri...

09/11/2025

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) can feel like your heart is fluttering, racing or skipping beats.

Learn more about this common condition – including risk factors, symptoms and more.

09/10/2025

Understanding common gynecologic cancers can help you address any concerns earlier on:
1. Uterine – Most common, watch for unusual bleeding
2. Ovarian – Often ignored due to subtle symptoms
3. Cervical – Highly preventable with regular Pap screenings
4. Vulvar – Look for persistent itching or skin changes
5. Vaginal – Rare but important to recognize symptoms such as abnormal bleeding or discharge, frequent urination or pelvic pain

Your body gives you signals - listen to them! Know what's normal for you, trust your instincts and don't ignore changes.

09/09/2025

🚶 Walk in. Start healing.
Physical therapy is now available without an appointment at four convenient Summa Health therapy locations: Tallmadge, Hudson, Medina and Rootstown.

Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Your recovery shouldn’t wait — now it doesn’t have to.

09/08/2025

A fun finale to our Open Air Outdoor Performing Arts Series! This past Friday, the Jane Fawcett Comunale Courtyard at Summa Health’s Akron Campus came alive with the vibrant harmonies of the Music Medics.

The a ca****la performance by the Barbershop Harmony Society, Music Medics, brings healing through song to healthcare settings across the country.

09/08/2025

There is great healing power in art, and Summa Health Art Therapist, James Lake, is here to explain the role art therapy plays in behavioral health.

09/07/2025

The thrill of live music often comes with a hidden risk: lasting damage to your hearing. Concerts may reach unsafe volume levels, but with the right precautions, you can enjoy the show and protect your ears. Learn how to guard your hearing while not missing a beat.

09/06/2025

New parents: the ABCDEs of safe sleep can save lives. 💙
Every safe choice — where your baby sleeps, how they’re positioned, what’s in the crib — protects them from the leading cause of infant death. Share this with parents you love.

09/05/2025

“Try to stop me!” Vickie is enjoying newfound self-esteem following the care she has received at the Summa Health Weight Management Institute. Watch to learn more about her journey to losing weight.

09/05/2025

You don’t need special training to help prevent su***de. 💙

Listening without judgment and showing you care can change everything. Learn more from our expert.