2011 Annual Report - Summa Health System

system and the neighborhoods in
which Summa has a presence.
The reason The spirit of altruism
can and does significantly change
how healthcare is delivered.
care, the better the patient
experience. And these grateful
patients are the legacy that
helps us keep our promise to
be here for future generations,”
said Dr. Schmidt.
Philanthropic donations have
a direct impact on patient care.
For example, nurses in labor
and delivery can learn the newest
techniques that help ensure
the safe delivery of high-risk
newborns and mothers in the
virtual care simulation laboratory
located on the campus of
Summa Akron City Hospital.
Of critical importance is the
relationship that develops
between donors, Summa
Foundation and Summa Health
System. That relationship
connects people and their
altruistic intent to the long-term
strategic goals of Summa Health
System. This ultimately benefits
both patients and their caregivers.
“Patients should know and
understand the entire patient
care experience is impacted when
medical professionals are able to
provide optimum care because
philanthropic dollars supported
them to do so. These
professionals can integrate best
care processes for their condition
through research. The better the
“In the end, Summa Foundation
is simply the steward of the
generosity of so many,” said
Dr. Schmidt. “We want to be
good stewards of a donor’s
philanthropic dollars. Giving
is important. It is the core of
who we are – what we feel and
envision for ourselves – the
ability to give, to be rewarded in
deep ways from that giving. It’s
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