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Holiday Thoughts from a Robotic Fellow

by Guest Blogger December 21, 2012
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by G. Dante Roulette, M.D. If your family is like mine, now is the time of the year where you start to gather for fellowship, especially in light of recent tragedies in our nation. It is a time for everyone to gather, and remember why we are thankful for each other. As a physician, fellowship [...]

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You are a Precious Gem Stone

by Dr. von Gruenigen August 28, 2012

On September 8, 2012, the Summa Health System will be hosting its 11th Sapphire Ball at the John S. Knight Center in Akron. A sapphire is a gemstone known for its transparency and toughness. Remind you of anyone you know? The proceeds for the black-tie ball will support Women’s Health Services at Summa Health System. [...]

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Come to a Ball With Me!

by Dr. von Gruenigen July 19, 2012

The Summa Foundation is hosting the Sapphire Ball on Sept. 8, 2012, to benefit Women’s Health! That’s us! Go, ladies! This will be the 11th signature gala to support the work of Summa Health System. Summa’s mission is to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to its patients and members and to contribute to a [...]

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Summa’s Research Influences Physicians Worldwide

by Michele L. McCarroll Ph.D. May 31, 2012

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) held its national meeting the first week of May in San Diego. For those of you who have seen the movie “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” San Diego is very fitting for an obstetrics and gynecology conference. (You’ll just have to see the movie.) The conference [...]

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Construction “Guys and Dolls”

by Guest Blogger May 17, 2012

The construction team is moving along with remodeling the Mother-Baby Unit at Summa Akron City Hospital, except when we ask them to stop and smile! Exciting news: Phase I of the renovation is scheduled to be complete by mid-June. By then, we will have six remodeled private rooms dedicated to care after delivery plus a [...]

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The Intersection of Grandmother & Nurse

by Guest Blogger May 10, 2012

Choosing a career was one of the toughest decisions I had to make. I wanted a career that I would truly enjoy for the rest of my life, and to me, nursing is that career. It is a profession dedicated to helping the sick. My dedication not only comes from within, but from my mother [...]

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A Million Times a Year

by Guest Blogger May 9, 2012

It’s National Nurses Week! I’d like to recognize Summa nurses for the compassion and clinical excellence they provide our patients every single day. Indeed, they “care beyond.” I would also like to take a moment to share with you the impact our nurses have made on our community this past year. In 2011 alone, our 2,443 [...]

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“Hot Mess”

by Guest Blogger April 19, 2012

“Girl help me, please!” she said as I sat down to introduce myself to my new patient. “If you don’t help me, I am going to end up in an orange jumpsuit.” “What’s wrong?” I asked. She then proceeded to tell me her story about debilitating hot flashes and how they were ruining her life. [...]

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Meet Dr. von Gruenigen and Dr. Burrows – Summa Health System Women’s Health

by Dr. von Gruenigen August 25, 2010

Greetings and welcome to Flourish, a Women’s Health Blog from Summa Health System! Who is Summa, you may ask? Well, we are a 7 hospital system in Northeastern Ohio. We offer the best in healthcare to our communities and our women’s health services provide assistance to women along their entire healthcare journey, including obstetrical and [...]

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