2011 Annual Report - Summa Health System

about the reward the donor receives. As
stewards, we try to translate donations
so they are more meaningful to more
people than what the donor could
do on her/his own. We refer to it as
‘generosity heals.’ It’s about how we
can leverage the generosity of donors
and help more people. Obviously, the
more people we help, the more we
have the opportunity to educate and
influence how they care for themselves.
Ultimately, the health of our citizens
and communities should – over time –
improve significantly. Donors play a
significant role in helping us achieve
that objective.”
Donors leave one type of legacy –
their generosity helps Summa Health
System fulfill its promise to plan
wisely for the future.
Recipients leave a legacy as well.
From the start, Summa Foundation’s
thoughtful and proactive approach
to support the strategic vision of
Summa Health System planted the
seeds for the organization to be
recognized as one of the region’s
leading healthcare systems.
Today, through the work of Summa
Foundation and the generosity of its
many and diverse donors, Summa
Health System researchers break new
boundaries to develop innovative
treatment options for life-threatening
illnesses and chronic diseases.
Exceptional healthcare professionals
are being trained to have the latest
skills and access to information so
they can deliver optimal care across
the continuum. In progress are
the building and renovation of
patient-centric environments
that offer the
most advanced
equipment and
best trained
personnel to
diagnose and treat
conditions. Patients
and their families
are gaining a better
understanding of
how to manage
chronic diseases
and reduce and/or
prevent hospital
readmissions.
The true assets
for which we are stewards are the
lives we touch. We do so by giving
and receiving.
This is Summa’s legacy – and it
withstands the test of time.
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