SyStem report on philanthropy - Summa Health

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We are pleased to recognize our treasured benefactors with this 2014 Summa Health System Report on Philanthropy.

Your unwavering generosity helps to advance Summa’s vision, strength and leadership.

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thomas C lark , phy l i s Fer rara and thomas malone, md

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On behalf of Summa Health System and our many grateful patients

and their families, thank you for your generous support.

Phylis M. FerraraPresidentSumma FoundationChief Development OfficerSumma Health System

On behalf of Summa Health System and our many grateful patients and their families, thank you for your generous

support in 2014. Your gifts, totaling nearly $8 million, played a significant role in helping us deliver exceptional

patient care at Summa.

In the pages of this report, you will read about some of our donors and the contributions that helped make 2014 an

exciting year, including an inspirational $2 million gift from Vincent and Nancy DiGirolamo. This gift brings the

couple’s total support to more than $4 million and makes the DiGirolamos the most generous individual donors in

Summa history. We are humbled by their dedication to Summa and proud to count them among our most loyal friends.

Every gift to Summa makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of our patients. It is an honor to thank each of

you for your partnership in advancing Summa’s mission to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to our

patients and contribute to a healthier community.

Gratefully yours,

Dear Friends,

Thomas A. ClarkChairBoard of DirectorsSumma Foundation


Thomas A. Malone, MDPresident Chief Executive OfficerSumma Health System

V iS iOn in Action: Restoring Well-being for Veterans


Harry Donovan

World War II Purple Heart veteran Harry Donovan was only 17 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944. He survived multiple enemy encounters during seven different invasions in the Pacific. Sustained by his strong faith, he returned to civilian life a grateful man. But he never forgot – nor stopped helping – other veterans.

“God has been good to me. Serving in the Navy was the proudest time of my life. I am honored to give back to other veterans,” says Mr. Donovan, who was instrumental in opening Valor Home for homeless veterans in Akron in 2013.

Through a $100,000 gift in 2014 from The Donovan Veterans Fund of Akron Community Foundation, Mr. Donovan and his wife, Fran, created the Harry and Fran Donovan Fund for Veteran Care at Summa. Helping Summa reach and treat more individuals who are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of many ways the fund helps veterans.

“I think of trauma as having tentacles that can intrude into different areas of a patient’s life – psychological well-being, job performance, physical health, relationships,” says Patrick Palmieri, PhD. He is Director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Traumatic Stress at Summa – one of only a few of its kind in the nation.

“Educating health professionals to recognize trauma and its far-reaching effects is central to our mission,” says Joseph D. Varley, MD, Chair, Department of Psychiatry and holder of the Jim and Vanita Oelschlager Chair in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.

One veteran already benefitting from the program is Kelly Albrecht.Following 13 months of active duty in Iraq, the Kansas native

developed PTSD and battled symptoms for almost eight years. When his wife’s career brought the family to Northeast Ohio, he turned to Summa. “I needed more than pills. I wanted to get to the root of the problem – to dive in and work it from the inside out.”

After only six weeks in the program, Mr. Albrecht and his wife, Stephanie, noticed dramatic improvements. “I’m off all sleeping medication,” says the stay-at-home father. “I’m much better at handling crowded places. I’m more comfortable riding in vehicles and talking with strangers.

“Growing up, I was that guy who people came to for cheering up,” says Mr. Albrecht. “I want to get back to that.”

With help from Summa and through the Donovans’ support, he’s on his way.

V iS iOn in Action: Restoring Well-being for Veterans


“Growing up, I was that guy who people came to for cheering up. I want to get back to that.” – Kelly Albrecht

U.S. Army veteran Kelly Albrecht

with Ellen Harrington, PhD,

Clinical Psychologist with Summa’s

Center for the Treatment and

Study of Traumatic Stress.

STREnGTH in Cancer Care: Building on a Foundation of Philanthropy


R. Douglas Trochelman, MD

At Summa Cancer Institute, the fight against cancer – from the daily battle to return each patient to wellness to the end goal of its complete eradication – builds on a strong foundation of philanthropic support.

In 2014, Vincent and Nancy DiGirolamo became the most generous individual donors in Summa Health System history. Their $2 million gift brought their total philanthropic support for Summa to more than $4 million. Their most recent gift supports the Vincent and Nancy DiGirolamo Endowed Chair in Oncology,which was established in 2007. Their 2007 gift also created the Vincent and Nancy DiGirolamo Cancer Symposium, an annual gathering of cancer experts that helps keep Summa CancerInstitute at the forefront of patient care.

“We are profoundly grateful for Vince and Nancy’s support – and that of so many others,” says R. Douglas Trochelman, MD, DiGirolamo chairholder and Summa Cancer Institute Medical Director. “Their generosity helps us invest in talent and technology that strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate cancer care to thousands of patients every year.”

Summa’s emphasis on quality inspired the DiGirolamos’ support. During his 30 years on the Summa Health System Board of Directors, Mr. DiGirolamo saw quality reflected in every Summa employee – from cafeteria workers to the medical staff. So did Mrs. DiGirolamo, who served on the Women’s Board of Summa Health System for 27 years as a patient volunteer.

STREnGTH in Cancer Care: Building on a Foundation of Philanthropy

“When Nancy had her challenges with cancer, I saw Summa’s quality of care in action.” – Vincent DiGirolamo


Mrs. DiGirolamo experienced Summa Cancer Institute’s competent, compassionate care firsthand through her own battle with the disease.

“When Nancy had her challenges with cancer, I saw Summa’s quality of care in action,” Mr. DiGirolamo says. “It’s something Summa takes very seriously, and we are very grateful for that.The hospital system has grown over the years, and quality of care has grown right with it.”

A retired National City (now PNC Bank) executive, Mr. DiGirolamo views Summa Health System as a mainstay of the local economy. “It’s very important for the well-being of the community that this important asset continues to thrive.”

Nancy and Vincent DiGirolamo

LEADERSH iP in nursing: At the Forefront of Excellence


Christina Merchant, RN

Christina Merchant, RN, treats her patients like family. Her caring nature is one of the qualities that make her an excellent nurse and drive her to become an even better one. That’s why she is pursuing an advanced nursing degree at Kent State University. Her commitment to self-improvement mirrors Summa’s commitment to delivering the highest level of quality care.

Milton Wiskind believes in that commitment too. Inspired by Summa’s emphasis on patient-centered care, he and his late wife, Edith, chose to help Summa’s nurses, one of many groups that benefit from their generosity. Their gift supports a nursing scholarship that enables Christina to pursue her dream to become a nurse practitioner in geriatrics.

“With the aging population and a predicted shortage of physicians, more nurses will be needed to provide specialized care,” says Mr. Wiskind, a retired executive at Akron’s Myers Industries. “We wanted to help the nurses who provide that care so compassionately.”

“At Summa, we encourage our nurses to pursue master’s degrees and certifications in their areas of expertise,” says Lanie Ward, RN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer in charge of Summa’s team of more than 1,900 nurses. “Generous donors like the Wiskinds help make that possible.”

“It’s all about our continuous journey to improve care,” adds Barbara Brunt, RN, Summa’s Magnet Program Director.

In 2011, Summa Akron City and Summa St. Thomas hospitals became the first adult hospitals in Summit County to achieve

Magnet status, the ultimate credential for high-quality nursing. Conferred by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Magnet status is currently held by only 7 percent of hospitals nationwide.

Christina, the first person in her family to attend college, is very grateful for the scholarship. Her handwritten notes about her progress endeared her to the Wiskinds, especially Mrs. Wiskind, who passed away in April 2014.

“Christina’s middle name is Angelina,” says Mr. Wiskind. “I told her that her patients probably call her an angel.”

That’s exactly how Christina Merchant thinks of him.

LEADERSH iP in nursing: At the Forefront of Excellence


“Christina’s middle name is Angelina. I told her that her patients probably call her an angel.” – Milton Wiskind

Thomas W. Cornell Philanthropic Leadership Society

The Thomas W. Cornell Philanthropic

Leadership Society recognizes individuals

and organizations that have enriched the

health system with cumulative giving of

$1 million or more. Thomas W. Cornell was

a prominent Akron businessman and civic

leader whose gift augmented donations from

Boniface DeRoo and O.C. Barber, allowing

Summa Akron City Hospital to open its doors

in 1892.

Anonymous (1)

Ann and David Brennan

Catherine “Sis”* and Wright* Bronson, Jr.

Jean B.* and Milton N. Cooper, DDS

The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation

Nancy S. and Vincent A. DiGirolamo

Jane A.* and Raymond C.* Firestone

Richard M. and Yvonne Hamlin

William B. Haynes Trust

The Lehner Family Foundation

Harry H. Leuchtag, MD*

Beatrice K.* and C. Blake* McDowell, Jr.

Vanita D. and James D. Oelschlager

The Rice Family

Clara Belle Ritchie*

Robertson-Hoyt Orthopaedic

Research and Education Fund

of Akron Community Foundation

Signet Enterprises

William T. Sisler*

The Women’s Board of St. Thomas Hospital

The Women’s Board of

Summa Health System

Honoring Summa’S BenefaCTorS

The generous support of our community makes a difference in the lives of our patients and their

families every day at Summa Health System. Since the founding of Summa Akron City Hospital

in 1892, multitudes of individuals have contributed to Summa’s success. We celebrate this tradition

of philanthropy and express our sincere appreciation to our treasured benefactors.


“ ”– S u S a n a n d d av i d B a n k S

Summa’s strength is in its people. Their caring and compassion inspire us to give back.

David and Susan Banks have made

significant gifts to Summa on a

timeline of philanthropic support

that now spans a quarter century. Their

2014 gift helps fund a fellowship at

Summa Cardiovascular Institute.

O.C. Barber Benefactor Society

Named in honor of Summa Akron City

Hospital’s first president, the O.C. Barber

Benefactor Society gratefully acknowledges

individuals and organizations whose lifetime

support ranges from $25,000 to $999,999.

O.C. Barber Benefactor Society members

are recognized in the following categories:

Founder ($500,000 to $999,999)

Cornerstone ($250,000 to $499,999)

Catalyst ($100,000 to $249,999)

Champion ($25,000 to $99,999)

O.C. Barber, along with Boniface DeRoo

and Thomas W. Cornell, had the vision to

transform aspiration into action and create a

legacy of healing for the Akron community.

Founder ($500,000 to $999,999)

Anonymous (1)

Barberton Community Foundation

Walter W. Born Foundation

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, Inc.

Marjorie B. Hartz*

The Howland Memorial Fund

Charles R. Jelm*

Arthur Kelly*

Greater Akron Lions Eyecare Program

Gail J. and James P. McCready

Joan H.* and Richard A.* Michelson, Sr.

Kachig Miktarian Trust

The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation

Saber Healthcare Group

Skirball Foundation

Thomas and Susan Strauss

Summa Emergency Associates, Inc.

James and Linda Venner

Florence S. Weaver Trust

*Deceased

Cornerstone ($250,000 to $499,999)

Anonymous (1)

Akron Internists Research Foundation, Inc.

Akron Radiology, Inc.

Susan and David F. Banks, Sr.

Bridgestone Firestone, Inc.

Coltene Whaledent, Inc.

Maxene D.* and Russell D.* Darrah

Elizabeth C. Dellenberger*

FirstMerit Bank

Foundation for Surgical Fellowships

GAR Foundation

Hammond Construction, Inc.

Hal* and Jean* Headley

Marjorie K. and Charles A. Isroff

The House of LaRose

Karen L. and Anthony S. Manna

Walter N. Mirapaul*

Mary K. Moyer*

Dr. and Mrs. Dale P. Murphy

Ohio Hospital Association Foundation for

Healthy Communities

Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Peter

Professional Anesthesia Service, Inc.

Judith A. and Roger T. Read

Ritzman Pharmacies

Rebecca and William V. Sharp, MD

Alice L. and George E. Strickler

Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital Auxiliary

Augustus Warner Trust

Catalyst ($100,000 to $249,999)

Anonymous (3)

Agfa HealthCare

Akron Community Foundation

American Geriatrics Society, Inc.

Joan Baughman

Dr. and Mrs. William B. Bauman

Madeline L. and James Berlin

Michelle P. Blanda, MD, and

Joseph B. Blanda, MD

Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC

Buckeye Community Health Plan

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

Eileen E. Burg

CommuniCare

Mr.* and Mrs. Raymond Cook

John H. Dellenberger*

Dr. and Mrs. William F. Demas

Sandra Deveny, MD, and

T. Clifford Deveny, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Donovan

Richard H.* and Mary L.* Downing

Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.

Mrs. Elizabeth K. Eastman

Ann E.* and William H.* Falor, MD

Grace* and Russell* Farley

FirstEnergy

Jean C. and W. Gregory Foust

Jonne E. and Albert F. Gilbert, PhD

GOJO Industries, Inc.


”

As a proud partner of the Sapphire Ball, we are pleased to

help Summa provide the highest quality, most compassionate

care to our community.

– W i L L i a m W e i S B e r g

m e m B e r

S a B e r H e a LT H C a r e g r o u P William and Gia Weisberg

Saber Healthcare Group has committed

to three years as Summa Sapphire Ball

title sponsor.

“ ”

O.C. Barber BenefactorSociety (continued)

Catalyst ($100,000 to $249,999)

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Mrs. James E. Grimwood

Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hamor

Jill K. and Robert D. Harrigan

Ethel* and William P.* Hayduk

Hope for Depression Research

Foundation, Inc.

Ella H. Iredell*

Dr. and Mrs. Vincent H. Johnson, Jr.

JP Morgan Chase

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Virginia M. and Thomas G. Knoll

Teresa J. Koenig, MD, and

Joseph M. Koenig, MD

Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Krismanth

Dr. and Mrs. James M. Lewis

Leng-Bian Yu* and John G.* Lim, MD

Maynard Madden Trust

Joan E. and Richard H. Marsh

Joan Meager

Merck & Co., Inc.

Mary S.* and Louis S.* Myers

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation

Oak Associates, Ltd.

Jean L.* and M.G.* O’Neil

PNC Bank

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Pope

Nancy L. Ray, MD, and Joel A. Porter, MD

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Powel, III

Roetzel & Andress, LPA

Dr. Charles E. and Mrs. Dianne Ross

Philip W. Schneider Trust

Eileen W.* and Edward S.* Schneir, MD

Doris V. Semler*

Sisler McFawn Foundation

Dr.* and Mrs.* Donald C. Snyder

Sodexo

Susan and Martin C. Spector

Margaret J. Stone*

SummaCare

Dr. and Mrs. Jack L. Summers

Summit County Internists

Summit Pathology Associates, Inc.

Mary June N. Tan and James S.* Tan, MD

Dr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Trochelman

Ethel L.*and Paul W.* Vaughn

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Walton

Mrs. Theresa E. and Dr. John F.* Wegryn

Dr. and Mrs. Scott D. Weiner

Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Wells, Jr.

Welty Building Company, Ltd.

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Zarconi

“ ”I’m from a family that believes in giving back to the community. For employees, Summa is our community, and it truly deserves our support.

Ginnie Abell made her first gift to

Summa in 1964 when she received

her first paycheck as a nurse at

Summa St. Thomas Hospital. Last year

marked her 50th anniversary as a

Summa employee, and she continues

to give back.

– v i r g i n i a “ g i n n i e ” a B e L L , r n

d i r e C To r

i n f e C T i o n C o n T r o L a n d C L i n i C a L S a f e T y


*Deceased

O.C. Barber BenefactorSociety (continued) Champion ($25,000 to $99,999)

A. Schulman, Inc.

Abbott Laboratories

Dr. and Mrs. Amir Abdollahian

Dr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Acus, III

Adam Williams Initiative Foundation

Rachel Adler Trust

Akrochem Corporation

Akron Beacon Journal

Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron Dental Society

Akron Emergency Physician Associates, Inc.

Akron Plastic Surgeons, Inc.

Akron Vascular Associates, Inc.

Mrs. Lynn Allen and Kyle R. Allen, DO

ALLTEL Northeast Region

Altercare of Ohio, Inc.

American Cancer Society, Inc.

American Heart Association

American Institute for Cancer Research

Anesthesia Associates of Wadsworth

Anonymous (5)

Area Agency on Aging IOB, Inc.

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

The Howard Atwood Family Fund of Akron

Community Foundation

Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.

BakerHostetler LLP

Kathryn E.* and Nelson* Ball

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Kyle J. Barr

Marilyn E.* and Tom H. Barrett

Donna L. and Lawrence R. Barton

Dr. Kimberly A. Stewart and

Dr. James H. Bates

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The Donovans’ gift of $100,000 created

the Harry and Fran Donovan Fund for

Veteran Care at Summa.

“”

We know Summa will provide the long-term, life-changing care our veterans deserve.

– f r a n a n d H a r r y d o n o va n

Bayer Corporation

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Bear

Lucy & Emily Beasley Charitable Trust

Clyde F. Beery Trust

Dr. and Mrs. Michael S. Beeson

Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bell

Jessica Berkovitz and

Kenneth E. Berkovitz, MD

Julia Rea Bianchi and David Bianchi

Marjorie S.* and James M. Biggar

Dr. John X. and Mrs. Anne Marie Biondi

Dr. and Mrs. Theodore M. Bobinsky

Josepha A. Boeske

Glenn R.* and Alice V.* Boggess

Martha E. Boyle*

Nancy J. Brennan

Dr. Alyssa Briggs and Mr. Robert W. Briggs

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Richard S. Brower

Lisle M. Buckingham*

Kenneth L. Calhoun Charitable Trust

The Camden Group

Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Carter

Cavanagh Hoyt & Associates

Cavanaugh Building Corp.

Central Ohio Diabetes Association

Dr. and Mrs. A. Lawrence Cervino

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Chack

Dr. and Mrs. Roger B. Chaffee

Roberta W. Chamberlain

Vasant A. Chand, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Chenoweth

Dr. Alfred V. Ciraldo

Dr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Clarke

Mr.* and Mrs.* Victor A. Clauss

Patricia T. and James F.* Claypool, DDS

The Cleveland Foundation

Dr. Gregory Cloyd and Dr. Eileen Kennedy

Lydia M. and Hugh M.* Colopy

ComDoc, Inc.

Jane P.* and Stephen A. Comunale

Robert B. and Regina Cooper

Cornerstone Medical Services

Doris* and Richard W.* Corns

Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Corr, IV

Nancy F. Cotter and James M.* Cotter

Brenda and Brian Cummins

Dr. and Mrs. David E. Custodio

Women’s Guild of Cuyahoga Falls

General Hospital

Tracy P. Dankoff, PhD, and

Joseph S. Dankoff, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Scott M. Davis

Mr. and Mrs. W. Alan Dayton

Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Debski

Mr. and Mrs.* Thomas A. Deveny, III

John W. Dietrich, MD

Mr.* and Mrs.* Charles C. Dilley

Kathleen A. Pero, MD, and

John A. DiSabato, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Ugo E. Gallo

Dr. and Mrs. Sam Ghoubrial

Mr. and Mrs. Samir F. Gibara

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart W. Giller and Family

Dr. and Mrs. Gary T. Giorgio

GlaxoSmithKline

Eileen K. Goldman, MD, and

George E. Goldman, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Ivan A. Gradisar, Jr.

The H.E. Graves, Jr. Family Foundation, Inc.

Patricia L. and J. Harvey* Graves

Dr. and Mrs. Barry J. Greenberg

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Greene

Mr. and Mrs. Russell F. Gregory

Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Guster

Mr.* and Mrs. James S. Hartenstein

Hasenstab Architects, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Hauser

Mrs. Mary Emily* and Robert J. Hemphill, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Ross R. Henschen

Dr. and Mrs. William A. Henthorne

Barbara* and Kenneth* Hiney

Dr. and Mrs. Richard N. Hirsh

Dr. and Mrs.* Thomas J. Hlivko

Dr. Michael J. Hovan

Howard Smith Trust

Claudia and James H. Hower

Jacque and Peter Hoyt

William G.* and Jean L.* Hulbert

Dr. John and Mrs. Sheila Hutzler

Mrs. Janet M. Igel McClure

Howard J. Igel, MD*

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Helen Isroff*

Dr. and Mrs. John R. Jeanmaire

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Josephson

Dr. and Mrs. Sharhabeel M. Jwayyed

Kaiser Permanente

Dr. and Mrs. Anand D. Kantak

Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Kaufman

Janet L. and Jerome J.* Kaufman

Dr. and Mrs. Brian F. Keaton

Robert F. Kepley, MD

KeyBank

Kia Motors America, Inc.

Unhee Kim and Vincent Allen

Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.

Knox Marketing, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Franklin W. Kokomoor

Bill and Cathy Koppelman

William H. and Ruth D. Koptis

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Kurek

Patrice S. Lange

Mr. and Mrs. James P. LaRose

Ruth J.* and David L.* Lawrence

Dr. and Mrs. James A. Lehman

Dr. and Mrs. Phillip J. Lewandowski

Susan C. and Gary D. Lichten, MD

Dr. Erik J. Lichtenberger and

Dr. Deborah R. Lichtenberger

Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Liebelt

Peter M. Listerman, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Lohman

Donna and Allen Loomis

Ann H. and C. William* Loughry, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Lyons, Jr.

Michael D. Mackan, MD*

Mann Architects, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Bradley R. Martin

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Martin, Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Mathias

Sonja and Richard E. May, Jr., MD

The Maynard Family Foundation

John A. McAlanon*


Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Donahue

Desirée E. Doncals, MD, and

Martin F. Jakubow

Dr. and Mrs. Duane L. Donovan

Kiran R. Donthi, MD, and Rama M. Donthi, MD

Eli Lilly and Company

Ernst & Young

Rosemary Eschenbrenner

Sue Ellen M. Espinal, MD, and

Eric A. Espinal, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Estep

Dr. and Mrs. J. Whit Ewing

Extendicare Foundation

Falls Family Practice, Inc.

Falls Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Faulkner

Dr. Mary E. File and Dr. Thomas M. File, Jr.

Carol E.* and Edward J. Fink

Dr. John A. Fink and Dr. Deborah Owens Fink

FirstCredit International, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Flanagan

Linda L. Upp, MD, and Robert F. Flora, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Fogelsanger

John V. Frank

Ruth Friedman

Helene Fuld Health Trust


“”

Summa feels like family to me because I did my internship

and residency here. When you’re family, giving back is the

right thing to do. Those of us who work here are responsible

for the success of the institution as a whole.

– m a r C u S o B e i u S , d o

d e Pa r T m e n T o f e m e r g e n C y m e d i C i n e

Over his 10 years at Summa,

Dr. Obeius has supported hospice

and palliative care, critical care and

numerous fundraising events, in

addition to emergency medicine

education and research.

*Deceased


Dr. John A.* and Mrs. Barbara A. McCulloch

Frank P. McMorrow*

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R. McShannic

Dr. and Mrs. Arne Melby, III

Dr. Francis R. and Mrs. Monika Mencl

Michelson Foundation Charitable Trust

Mid-America Orthopaedic Association

Dr. and Mrs. Steven Z. Mitchell

The Mitten Fund

Mr. and Mrs.* Robert F. Mlnarik

The Burton D. Morgan Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Mosher, Sr.

Margaret M. Mosher Foundation

Rita M. Murray*

Dr. and Mrs. Mark M. Musgrave

The R. C. Musson and Katharine M. Musson

Charitable Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Myer

Celeste and Steve Myers

Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas E. Nackes

Dr. and Mrs. Alfred I. Narraway

Clifford B. Neikirk*

Neurology & Neuroscience Associates, Inc.

Judge Judith L. Nicely and

Dr. Alfred L. Nicely

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Nienaltowski

Nina M. Njus, MD, and Glen O.* Njus, MD

Mrs. Dorothy D.* and Mr. Louis* Nobil

Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Noble

North Coast Spine Center, Inc.

Northeast Ohio Cardiovascular Specialists

Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons

Northeast Ohio Pulmonary, Critical Care

& Sleep Associates

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Colleen M. O’Connor

Ohio Desk

Irving J. and Ruth B.* Olson

Olympia Eye Hospital

OMNOVA Solutions Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. O’Neill

Dr. and Mrs. Alexander P. Ormond, Jr.

Robert O. and AnnaMae Orr

Family Foundation

Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical

Orthopaedic Research and

Education Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. William A. Pakan

Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas H. Papas

Paragon Health Associates, LLC

Dr. and Mrs. Michael G. Parker

Mehool A. Patel, MD

Susan Deveny* Pavloff and

Jonathan T. Pavloff

Sejal V. Pedersen, MD, and

John C. Pedersen, MD

Pediatrix Medical Group of Ohio Corporation

Dr. and Mrs. Gary A. Pennington

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Petrarca

Pfizer, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Pilliod, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pollock

Portage Path Behavioral Health

Premiere Medical Partners

Ernest R.* and Jean B. Preston

Mrs. Theresa B. and Dr. Luis M. Proenza

R.B. Stout, Inc.

Radiation Oncology Physicians, LLC

Julia B. Radwany, MD, and

Steven M. Radwany, MD

Kathy and Don Raynor

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Reilly, Jr.

The Reinberger Foundation

Froncie and Greg Repetti

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Repko

Kathleen A. Rice

Mrs. Harriet and Lawrence S. Richman, MD

Fannie E. Rippel Foundation

Charles E. & Mabel M. Ritchie

Memorial Foundation

Roche Laboratories

Mrs. Judith C. Saltzman and

Mr. Richard J. Rogen


“”

I’m 89 and still here today because of the terrific care I received at Summa last year. Summa is the reason we decided to stay in Akronafter we retired.

– d o n a L d f o g e L S a n g e r

Gene and Donald Fogelsanger made

a generous gift to Summa, adding

to their long history of philanthropy

and volunteerism. Mrs. Fogelsanger, a

retired registered nurse, volunteered

for 30 years on the Women’s Board of

Summa Health System. Mr. Fogelsanger

retired as an executive after 53 years in

the workforce, including 36 at Goodyear.

The Fogelsangers in 1998

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Patricia B. and G. Robert Rose

Dr. and Mrs. Bijon K. Roy

The Ruhlin Company

C. Michael and Deborah Rutherford

Lori K. Sargeant, MD

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Scala

The Larry L. Schaub Trust

Schering - ACS

Barbara A. and Thomas M.* Schlueter, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Schuckman

Seibert Keck Insurance Agency, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Seider

Select Specialty Hospital

Mr. and Mrs.* P. David Shanafelt

Dr. and Mrs. Ted F. Shaub

Jerry L. and Patsy Shaw

Lloyd L. & Louise K. Smith Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Richey Smith

SmithKline Beecham

Dr. and Mrs. William D. Smucker

Tony and Sandy Solaro

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sondles

Jane A. Soposky

Brenda T. and Kevin A. Spear, MD

Pamela J. Hruby, MD, and

David M. Sperling, MD

Dr. Sheila H. Steer and Dr. David N. Steer

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Steinhauer

St. Jude Medical Center

Sterling Jewelers, Inc.

Saira B. Ismail, MD, and Kirk A. Stiffler, MD

Mrs. Marjorie S.* and Mr. Rodney B.* Stout

Summit County Geriatricians

Summit County Intensive

Care Physicians, Inc.

Summit Oncology Associates, Inc.

Summit-Portage Area Health

Education Network

Suncrest Gardens

Dr. and Mrs. David B. Sweet

Karen* and Philip S. Swope

Dr. Rajiv V. Taliwal and Dr. Ruchi Taliwal

Dr. and Mrs. M. Devi-Prasad Tantri

Caroline L. Wilson, MD, and

Bruce Taylor, PhD

Mr. and Mrs. Donzell S. Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Testa

Dr. and Mrs. E. Herbert Thompson

Dr. and Mrs. Kyle D. Tipton

Barbara* and Sheldon M.* Traeger, MD

Mark O.M. Tso, MD

Turner Construction Company

The University of Akron

George* and Mary* Van Buren, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Verbeck

Vivian E. von Gruenigen, MD, and

Dominic J. Bagnoli, MD

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP

Dr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Wagner

Dr. and Mrs. John V. Weigand

Mr. and Mrs. William Weisberg

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Welsh

The Welty Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Wernig

Dr. Beth A. J. and Dr. Scott T. Wilber

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Wilhoite

Dr. and Mrs. Gary B. Williams

Dr. and Mrs. Jay C. Williamson

James A. Wilson, MD

Steve and Holly Wilt

Milton and Edith* Wiskind

Robert I. Witters Trust

Mike and Jan Wojno

Dr. and Mrs. Henry T. Wong

Dr. and Mrs. Todd E. Woodruff

Dr. and Mrs. Zouhair C. Yassine

Mr.* and Mrs. George W. Younce


“The lay navigation program at Summa meets our mission to leverage programs and organizations that empower people who have historically been underserved. Lay navigators connect vulnerable people with the right tools to improve their healthtrajectory.

A lead grant from GAR Foundation –

with additional funding from Shaw

Foundation Fund of Akron Community

Foundation, Sisler McFawn Foundation,

United Way of Summit County and

Welty Family Foundation – supports

Summa’s innovative lay navigator

program. The navigators guide patients

to transportation, interpreters, child care

and other resources that remove barriers

to care.

– C H r i S T i n e a m e r m ay e r

P r e S i d e n T

g a r f o u n d aT i o n ” *Deceased

Summa Signature Society for annual giving

Summa Signature Society for Annual

Giving recognizes individuals and families

who annually give $1,000 or more, and

corporations, associations and foundations

with $5,000 or more in annual giving.

Anonymous (3)

A. Crano Excavating, Inc.

Virginia L. Abell

Dr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Acus, III

Agfa HealthCare

Akrochem Corporation

Akron Beacon Journal

Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron Community Foundation

Akron Plastic Surgeons, Inc.

Akron Radiology, Inc.

Tony and Becky Alexander

Kathleen A. Allen, MD

Michele and Mark Allio

Altercare of Ohio, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Amadio

Marilyn M. Andreeff

Mr. and Mrs. Rennick A. Andreoli

Stephen J. Andrews, MD

Anesthesia Associates of Wadsworth

Apple Growth Partners

Jill Jirus Aquila and Carl A.* Aquila

BakerHostetler

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Dr. Alyssa Briggs and Mr. Robert W. Briggs

Catherine “Sis” Bronson*

Dr. and Mrs. Richard S. Brower

Nick and Cindy Browning

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Brunovsky

Barbara A. Brunt

Buckeye Community Health Plan

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

Eileen E. Burg

Olive M. Cairns*

The Camden Group

CAPTRUST Financial Advisors

Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Carter

Dr. and Mrs. A. Lawrence Cervino

Dr. and Mrs. Roger B. Chaffee

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Chandler

Dr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Chandler

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Chlebina

Mr. and Mrs. Shon M. Christy

Dr. and Mrs. Emilio C. Chu

R. Robert Ciccone, DO

Dr. Alfred V. Ciraldo

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Clark

Clearwater Billing Services, LLC


“”

African-American women are more likely to die from breast cancer

than women of other ethnicities, often because they are diagnosed

at an advanced stage due to differences in access to breast cancer

screening. Summa Screens helps address this disparity.

– d a r a C H a P m a n

P r e S i d e n T

k e n T a r e a C H a P T e r , T H e L i n k S , i n C o r P o r aT e d

The Links, Incorporated is an international not-for-profit service organization

of women of color. The Kent Area Chapter, The Links, Incorporated, along

with other individuals and organizations including the Stephen A. Comunale, Jr.

Family Cancer Foundation, has generously supported Summa Screens.

Summa Screens provides community outreach, free screenings and training

in breast self-examination.

Susan and David F. Banks, Sr.

Danielle and Christopher Barran

Tom Barrett

Dr. and Mrs. William B. Bauman

BDO USA, LLP

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Bear

Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bell

Roger G. Berk, Sr.

Jessica Berkovitz and

Kenneth E. Berkovitz, MD

Madeline L. and James Berlin

Julia Rea Bianchi and David Bianchi

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bigelow

Gregory W. Bilick

Kyong S. Bishop, MD, and Troy W. Bishop, MD

Edward and Frances Bittle

David and Marilyn Bolt

Walter W. Born Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bosshard

John Boughton

Roxia and Stanley Boykin

Martha E. Boyle*

Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC


Roxia Boykin, left, Treasurer and Chair, Health and Human Services Facet, Kent Area Chapter, The Links, Incorporated, and retired Vice President of Community Benefit and Diversity at Summa; with Dara Chapman.

(continued on page 20)

Highlights in Philanthropy2 0 1 4


m ay 6

Andreoli Awards for Nursing Excellence, established by Dee Dee and Rennick Andreoli, announced at Summa’s Nursing Legacy Award Celebration.

J u n e 2 4

J u Ly 1

The successful fifth annual Summa Foundation Golf Outing was chaired by Steve Wilt, while Nancy and Vincent DiGirolamo served ashonorary co-chairs of the sold-out event.

Summa welcomed its first cardiovascular medicine fellows, supported by the Rice Family Fellowship in Cardiology established by Bob and Joyce Rice.

m a r C H 6

Friends of Summa met in Florida with leaders and physicians to learn about advances at Summa Cardiovascular Institute.

a P r i L 2 3

Summa Leadership Councils program launched (read more, page 25).

Among our guests, from left: Stu and Carole Giller, Jan Parry and Tom Barrett.

m ay 2 8

Ann and David Brennan presented with Boniface DeRoo Award for Philanthropy at inaugural Summa Society Celebration. Eighteen benefactors inducted into Thomas W. Cornell Philanthropic Leadership Society.

Dee Dee and Rennick Andreoli

Steve Wilt (left) with Nancy and Vincent DiGirolamo

Summa cardiovascular fellows, from left: Diego Alcivar Franco, MD, Timothy Byrnes, DO, and Deephak Swaminath, MD.


Every gift to Summa makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of our patients.

Highlights in Philanthropy


o C To B e r 2 7

First patient treated with Vero™ radiation therapy, an advanced technology supported by The Lehner Family Foundation and the Honor Project administered by Dworken & Bernstein.

d e C e m B e r 1 0

Walter W. Born Foundation provided a generous gift and challenge grant to support advanced breast imaging.

a u g u S T 2 6

State-of-the-art Richard M. and Yvonne Hamlin Hybrid Operating Room Suite opened.

o C To B e r 1 1

Summa Sapphire Ball, chaired by Jeannine and Steve Marks, featured Summa Hospice and Palliative Care and raised a record $1.3 million.

o C To B e r 2 0

FirstMerit Bank’s Leigh Gerstenberger, Senior Vice President, Regional Wealth Executive, accepted the inaugural Summa Legacy Leadership Award.

d e C e m B e r 1 1

Vincent and Nancy DiGirolamo committed $2 million to advance cancer prevention and treatment (read more, page 6).

Yvonne and Richard Hamlin

Jeannine and Steve Marks

Leigh Gerstenberger, left, with former Summa CEO Tom Strauss.

From left: Mona Sarkar and Toby Blossom, representing Walter W. Born Foundation, present a check to CEO Tom Malone, MD; Melanie Lynch, MD, Medical Director, Breast Program; and Chief Development Officer Phylis Ferrara.

Nancy and Vincent DiGirolamo

T h a n k y o u

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Derrick

Mr. and Mrs.* Thomas A. Deveny, III

Dixa N. Dhital, MD, and Shreebatsa Dhital, MD

Dennis E. Dick

J.W. Didado Electric, Inc.

John W. Dietrich, MD

Vincent A. and Nancy S. DiGirolamo

Kathleen A. Pero, MD, and

John A. DiSabato, MD

Lewis A. Diulus, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Donovan

Janelle Dorenkamp

Lois Douglas

Timothy E. Drake, MD

John Drotos

Dworken & Bernstein Co. L.P.A.

Barbara J. Dworznik

Mrs. Elizabeth K. Eastman

Dr. and Mrs. Deepak P. Edward

Ernst & Young

Dr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Estep

Mary M. Evancho-Chapman and

Damien C. Chapman

C. Gordon Ewers

Extendicare Health Services, Inc.

Phylis M. Ferrara

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Finelli

Dr. John A. Fink and Dr. Deborah Owens Fink

First American Title Insurance Company

FirstEnergy Corp.

FirstMerit Bank

Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Fogelsanger

Dr. and Mrs. John C. Fondran

Dr. and Mrs. Kennard Ford

Foundation for Surgical Fellowships

Jean C. and W. Gregory Foust

Mr. and Mrs. Larry S. Frank

GAR Foundation

Gardiner

Kathy and Larry Geier

General Electric Foundation

John and Lois Gerstenmaier

Sam N. Ghoubrial, MD, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Sam Ghoubrial

Mr. and Mrs. Samir F. Gibara

I. Louise Gifford

Jonne E. and Albert F. Gilbert

Bill and Marie Ginter

GOJO Industries, Inc.

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Dr. and Mrs. Steven M. Gorsuch

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Grau

The H.E. Graves, Jr. Family Foundation, Inc.

Patricia and J. Harvey* Graves

Matthew and Shelley Green


Dr. Mary E. and Mr. Stephen D. Hailer

Mr. and Mrs. R. Mark Hamlin, Jr.

Richard M. and Yvonne Hamlin

Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hamor

Dr. and Mrs. John R. Hansel

Chrissy and James Hardy

Hasenstab Architects, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haskins

Mr. and Mrs. Craig A. Hassinger

Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Hauser

William B. Haynes Trust

Robert J. Hemphill, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Hines

Hitachi Medical Systems

Thomas J. Hlivko, MD

Laura R. Hnat

Laura and Scott A. Honnold

The House of LaRose

Howard Smith Trust

Summa Signature Society for Annual Giving (continued) Dr. Maryjo L. and Dr. Ronald P. Cleveland

ComDoc, Inc.

CommuniCare

Community Health Care, Inc.

Comprehensive Post Acute Network

Stephen A. Comunale

Stephen A. Comunale, Jr.

Family Cancer Foundation

Patricia D. Connor

Mrs. Raymond Cook

Milton N. Cooper, DDS

Robert B. and Regina Cooper

Cornerstone Medical Services

Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Corr, IV

Nancy F. Cotter

Dr. Lisa M. Cousineau and

Mr. Thomas M. Cousineau

R. Douglas and Linda Cowan

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center, Inc.

Brenda and Brian Cummins

Dr. and Mrs. David E. Custodio

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Dalton

Jo Dangel and Diane Kovachik

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Daverio

Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. Davis

Erin M. Dean, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. DeBord

Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Debski


In 2014, The Reinberger Foundation

committed financial support for Summa’s

work with pregnant women dealing with

addiction to opiates, a growing problem

in Northeast Ohio.

“”

Summa’s program for pregnant women with addictive

disorders addresses some of the critical causes of infant mortality

in a state that has one of the worst mortality records in the

nation. We recognized that Summa’s program could help us

move the needle on this important issue.

– k a r e n H o o S e r

P r e S i d e n T

T H e r e i n B e r g e r f o u n d aT i o n

*Deceased


The Hamors’ long history of giving to

Summa includes support for the

Summa Cancer Institute, radiology

education, oncology research and

palliative care, in addition to renovation

of the breast center lobby.

“

”

Creating a quiet, pleasant atmosphere in the breast center waiting area is important to us personally and professionally. We support compassionate care at Summa, and we believe in giving back. Renovating the breast center waiting area gives us a meaningful way to do both.

– C H a r L oT T e a n d r o B e r T H a m o r , m d

d r . H a m o r , n o W r e T i r e d, i S Pa S T C H a i r ,

d e Pa r T m e n T o f r a d i o L o g y aT

S u m m a H e a LT H S y S T e m

T h a n k y o uSumma Signature Society for Annual Giving (continued)

Milton James Foundation

The Howland Memorial Fund

Dr. and Mrs. Michael M. Hughes

Humana

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hunter

Dr. John and Mrs. Sheila Hutzler

Inpatient Medical Services, Inc.

Involta, LLC

Dr. and Mrs. Todd M. Ivan

Candace C. and Mark A. Jackson

Dr. Tom and Mary Ann Jackson

The LeBron James Family Foundation

Cheryl J. Johnson, MD, and Ronald Johnson

Dr. and Mrs. Vincent H. Johnson

Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Josephson

JP Morgan Chase

Juventas Therapeutics, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kaczynski

Greg and Lori Kall

Dr. and Mrs. John A. Kasper

KaufmanHall

Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Kaufmann

Dr. and Mrs. David B. Kay

Matthew D. Kay, MD

Kent State University

Robert F. Kepley, MD

Unhee Kim and Vincent Allen

Donna and Edward King

Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.

Virginia M. and Thomas G. Knoll

Knox Marketing, Inc.

Teresa J. Koenig, MD, and

Joseph M. Koenig, MD

Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio

Gregory J. Kovacevich, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Kramer

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Krismanth

Mark and Lori Krohn

Mr. and Mrs. Toomas J. Kukk

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Kurek

Mr. and Mrs. John LaGuardia

Jeffrey C. Lamkin, MD

Patrice S. Lange

Jovan R. Laskovski, MD

The Lehner Family Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Phillip J. Lewandowski

Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Liebelt

Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Locastro

W. Riley and Barbara Lochridge

Margaret J. and Frederick M. Lombardi

Donna and Allen Loomis

Sallie C. Lux

Dr. Michael and Mrs. Jennifer Maggio

Main Street Gourmet

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Malone

Kristi and David Mann

Karen L. and Anthony S. Manna

Elizabeth and Lane Manning

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Marchetta

Dr. and Mrs. Larry Markley

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Marks

Steve and Jeannine Marks

Joan E. and Richard H. Marsh

Dr. and Mrs. Bradley R. Martin

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Martin, Jr.

Dr. Priya Maseelall and Stephen Archer

The Maynard Family Foundation

John T. McCauley

Mr. and Mrs. James P. McCready

Dr. and Mrs. John H. McFadden

Mr. and Mrs. James R. McIlvaine

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R. McShannic

Robert F. Mlnarik

Dr. and Mrs. John A. Moawad

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Mockbee

Jeffrey R. Monteith, MD

The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Dale P. Murphy

Dr. and Mrs. Ananth S. Murthy

Daniel M. Myer, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Myer

Nancy A. Myers, PhD

Celeste and Steve Myers

Kyle R. Nelman, MD

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Newman

Judge Judith L. Nicely and

Dr. Alfred L. Nicely

Summa Signature Society for Annual Giving (continued) Nina M. Njus, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Noble

North Hill Marble & Granite

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Northern Ohio Golf Charities Foundation

Northern Trust

Don and Michelle Novosel

James M. Nusbaum

Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Obeius

Dr. and Mrs. N. J. O’Donnell

Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation

Omnicare

The O’Neill Group

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick L. O’Neill

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. O’Neill

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Opitz

The Orchards of Ridgewood

Dr. and Mrs. Alexander P. Ormond, Jr.

Dr. Alexander P. Ormond, III

Dr. and Mrs. William A. Pakan

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Palmisano

Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas H. Papas

Sue Serdinak and Mark E. Parker, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Michael G. Parker

Janise B. Parry

Dr. and Mrs. Niyant V. Pate

Jonathan T. Pavloff

Sejal V. Pedersen, MD, and

John C. Pedersen, MD

Marc S. Penn, MD

Dr. and Mrs. Gary A. Pennington

Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Peter

Dr. and Mrs. Drazen Petrinec

Pioneer Physicians Network, Inc.

Guy and Renee Pipitone

Patricia and Jeff Plumer

PNC Bank

Nancy L. Ray, MD, and Joel A. Porter, MD

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Powel, III

Christopher Powers

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Pozsgay

Mrs. Theresa B. and Dr. Luis M. Proenza

Professional Anesthesia Service, Inc.

R.B. Stout, Inc.

Julia B. Radwany, MD, and

Steven M. Radwany, MD

Dr. and Mrs. P. Ravichandran

Kathy and Don Raynor

Judith A. and Roger T. Read

Reidy Medical Supply

The Reinberger Foundation

Kaye and Ted Reiter

Froncie and Greg Repetti

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Repko

Lorie Rhine

Kathleen A. Rice

The Rice Family

Mrs. Harriet and Lawrence S. Richman, MD

James Riter

Ritzman Pharmacies

Mark Roach

Robertson-Hoyt Orthopaedic Research

and Education Fund of Akron


Roetzel & Andress, LPA

Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Rogers

Patricia B. and G. Robert Rose

Dr. Charles E. and Mrs. Dianne A. Ross

Mrs. Annette M. and Mr. Joseph L. Ruby

The Ruhlin Company

Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Russell

S.A. Comunale Co., Inc.

Saber Healthcare Group

Terrie and Eric Sampson

Susan K. Savene

Tom and Pamela Sayre


“”

I am privileged to help train young physicians, an opportunity I owe to my parents,

Samuel and Kathleen Bauman, who stressed the importance of education as a

lifelong endeavor. My gift honors their memory and their commitment to education,

which ultimately benefits our patients today while opening doors for the next

generation of physicians.

Dr. Bauman and his wife, Debby,

committed their charitable support for

cardiovascular care at Summa. Their

generosity is recognized with the

naming of the Samuel B. and Kathleen

J. Bauman Critical Care Unit Education

Conference Room.

– W i L L i a m B . B a u m a n , m d

m e d i C a L d i r e C To r

C a r d i a C C aT H e T e r i z aT i o n L a B o r aTo r i e S

Summa Signature Society for Annual Giving (continued)

Larry L. Schaub Trust

Scott A. Schmitt, MD

Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust

Tara D. Scott, MD, and David L. Scott, MD

Select Specialty Hospital

Doris V. Semler*

Sally J. and C. David Shaffer, DDS

Rebecca and William V. Sharp, MD

Shaw Foundation Fund of Akron


Angela C. Silber, MD

Sisler McFawn Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Jacob Z. Slepian

Duane and Paula Smith

The J.M. Smucker Company

Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Smucker

Dr. and Mrs. William D. Smucker

Tony and Sandy Solaro

Dr. and Mrs. George Solomon

Susan S. Sorboro

Susan and Martin C. Spector

Jack B. Spelman

Pamela J. Hruby, MD, and

David M. Sperling, MD

St. Jude Medical Center

Dr. and Mrs. Erik N. Steele

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Steinhauer

Dr. and Mrs. Kurtis N. Stemple

Sterling Jewelers, Inc.

Thomas and Susan Strauss

Mrs. Ruth Strayer

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Strickler

Summa Emergency Associates, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Summerville

Summit Pathology Associates, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. David B. Sweet

Loma and John Swett

Philip S. Swope

Mary June N. Tan

Jacqueline L. Peckham and

Michael J. Tan, MD

Xiaojing Du and Li Tang

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J. Tersigni

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Testa

Thomarios

Mary E. Tricaso

Dr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Trochelman

Turfscape, Inc.

Deborah K. Ulrich

United Way of Summit County

The University of Akron

Dr. Anne M. Valeri White and

Mr. Mark P. White

Victoria L. Van Fossen, MD, and

Jeffrey C. Van Fossen

James and Linda Venner

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Verbeck

Leila L. and Anthony J. Vespoli

Vibra Healthcare, LLC

The Village at St. Edward


Ginny and Tom Knoll have provided

generous support for Summa for

decades. Inspired by the Andreoli Awards

for Nursing Excellence, their most recent

gift enriches professional development

and educational opportunities for

Summa nurses.

“

”

Over the course of years and in our encounters with healthcare, we have developed a tremendous appreciation for the work nurses do and the great care with which they treat Summa’s patients and families.

– g i n n y a n d To m k n o L L

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Dr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Wagner

Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Walton

Gary and Lanie Ward

Florence S. Weaver Trust

Theresa E. Wegryn

Christopher J. Weiland

Dr. and Mrs. Scott Weiner

Mr. and Mrs. William Weisberg

Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Wells, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Welsh

Mr. and Mrs. R. Mark Wernig

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Wernig

Mr. Douglas Whitlam

Dr. and Mrs. Darrell L. Widmer

Dr. and Mrs. Rex D. Wilford

Dr. and Mrs. Gary B. Williams

Dr. and Mrs. Jay C. Williamson

Wilshire Associates, Inc.

Steve and Holly Wilt

Milton and Edith* Wiskind

The Women’s Board of Summa

Health System

Lynn A. and Mark J. Yanke

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Zarconi

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Zetzer

Mrs. Colleen K. and John G. Zografakis, MD

*Deceased


Summa foundation Circle of Women’s Health Philanthropists

The Summa Foundation Circle of Women’s

Health Philanthropists includes female

executives, professionals and social

philanthropists who make a personal annual

gift of $2,500. Circle members, who share

a philanthropic vision to improve the overall

health and well-being of women in our

community, pool their contributions and

collectively select one health initiative at

Summa Women’s Health Institute to fund

each year.

Danielle Barran

Julia Rea Bianchi

Pat Bigelow

Ann Amer Brennan

Mary Kay Chlebina

Jo Dangel

Karen Dulaney

Phylis M. Ferrara

Jean C. Foust

Shelley Green


Cheryl Johnson, MD

Unhee Kim

Andie Light

Megan Malone

Ginger Marchetta

Priya B. Maseelall, MD

Jenn Smith Moore

“”

When committed women come together, we can move mountains. By pooling resources, we have funded important projects at Summa that are improving the health of women. When women are healthy, communities are healthy.

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f o u n d i n g m e m B e r

C i r C L e o f W o m e n ’ S H e a LT H P H i L a n T H r o P i S T S

Nancy A. Myers, PhD

Dianne Newman

Tara D. Scott, MD

Sally Shaffer

Susan M. Shondel, MD

Angela C. Silber, MD

Carmencita B. Slabinski, MD

Mary E. Tricaso

Vivian E. von Gruenigen, MD

Denise Wells

Lynn A. Yanke

T h a n k y o u

Behavioral Health

Robert W. Briggs, Chair

David F. Banks, Sr.

Susan Banks

Kathryn E. Cooper

The Honorable Amy Corrigall Jones

Thom Craig

Jeffrey A. Dennis

Ronald J. Fowler

H. Leigh Gerstenberger

Philip S. Kaufmann

James D. Kurek

Robert Liebelt, MD

David A. Lieberth

Eric Mansfield

Lisa Mansfield

Joan E. Marsh

Richard H. Marsh

Irvin J. Musson, III

Cancer InstituteRobert B. Cooper, Chair

James M. Biggar

Edward A. Bury, Jr., MD

Joellen Dascenzo Bury

Mary Jo Chionchio

Stephen A. Comunale

Regina Cooper

Nancy S. DiGirolamo

Vincent A. DiGirolamo

C. Gordon Ewers

Kay E. Franks

Iris E. Harvey

Laura Honnold

Teresa R. LeGrair

James M. Lewis, MD

Barbara Lochridge

W. Riley Lochridge

John H. McFadden, MD

Theresa B. Proenza

Judith A. Read

Mona Sarkar

John Summerville

Susan Summerville

Ellen L. Tschappat

Shirley Zetzer

CardiologyStuart W. Giller, Chair

Ken Babby

Tom H. Barrett

Keith Dambrot

C. Gordon Ewers

Randall A. Frame

Larry S. Frank


Richard M. Hamlin

Yvonne Hamlin

Martin P. Hauser

Fred Hayduk

Vincent H. Johnson, Jr., MD

Mark E. Krohn

Daniel T. Marchetta

Ginger Marchetta

Jeffrey C. Mockbee

Stephen E. Myers

Alexander P. Ormond, Jr., MD

L.S. Radwany, Jr.

Joyce Rice

Robert Rice

Sandy Solaro

Tony Solaro

George E. Strickler

Ellen L. Tschappat

Kristie E. Van Auken

Charles F. Walton

Bette Wenk

Sidney E. Zetzer

OrthopaedicsDaniel Bethem, MD

Mary Bethem

Edward F. Carter

Elizabeth K. Eastman

J. Patrick Flanagan, MD

Charlotte Hamor

Robert H. Hamor, MD

Mary Ann Jackson

Thomas J. Jackson, MD

Anne G. Kaufmann

Barbara Lochridge

Arne Melby, III, MD

Cherie Melby

Timothy J. Myer, MD

Dennis A. Neman

Jonathan T. Pavloff

Bijon K. Roy, MD

Sue Roy

Jessica Shamp

Mark Shamp

Jeffrey Sheeks

Susan Spector

Alice Strickler

Randall R. Theken

Brian Williams

Sue Williams

Michael G. Wojno

Summa Health System Leadership Councils

Summa Health System Leadership Councils provide an opportunity for select community leaders to lend their professional expertise in

building the future of Summa through planning, guidance and philanthropic activities. Members serve as advocates, strategic advisors and

ambassadors to the community. In 2015, Summa plans to establish additional Leadership Councils.


Summa Legacy advisory Council

The Summa Legacy Advisory Council,

established in October 2014, includes the

region’s leading legal, financial and wealth

planning professionals. Council members

assist Summa benefactors in structuring

their estate or planned gifts. The Legacy

Leadership Award, recognizing a council

member for his or her professional advocacy

on behalf of Summa Health System, is

presented at the group’s annual meeting.

(See 2014 Legacy Leadership Award

presentation, page 19.)

Philip S. Kaufmann, Chair

Robert M. Bonchack

Steven S. Cox

Carina S. Diamond

Karen Dulaney

Marie Mirro Edmonds

Amy K. Friedmann

Naomi D. Ganoe

Thomas E. Gedelian

H. Leigh Gerstenberger

Mark A. Goldfarb

Jeffrey M. Grosenbaugh

Lisa A. Hibbs

Bruce A. Jentner

Daniel P. Johnson

Thomas G. Knoll

David M. Koly

Stephanie R. Kormanec

Roy A. Krall

John H. Krieger

Dennis Liddle

Michael D. Mackin

William J. Manby

Bruce J. May

Charles F. Mullen

Jodi Nead

Brenda S. Schwartz

Ted Walter

Jeffery A. Walters

R. Mark Wernig

Leading Through Service

12%

26%

62%

71%

10%

19%

Individuals

Program Specific

Summa Health System Care delivery BoardThomas Knoll, Chair

Daniel Finelli, MD, Vice Chair

Russell Gregory, Vice Chair

Susan Baker

William Bauman, MD

Robert Debski, MD

R. James Dom Dera, Jr., MD

Candace Campbell Jackson

David Lieberth

Hitesh Makkar, MD

Vivian Celeste Neal

Charles Parsons

Erik Steele, DO

Susan Taft, PhD, RN

Scott Weiner, MD

Summa Health System Board of directorsNorman Wells, Jr., Chair

James McIlvaine, Vice Chair

Nicholas Browning

Daryl Cameron

James Gravell, Jr.

Michael Hughes, MD

James Kravec, MD

Anthony Lockhart

Richard Marsh

Theresa Proenza

Brian Smith

Thomas Strauss

R. Douglas Trochelman, MD

Leila Vespoli

Vivian von Gruenigen, MD

SummaCare Board of directorsThomas Knoll, Chair

Kathleen Geier, Vice Chair

Kenneth Berkovitz, MD

Bradley Crombie, MD

Martin Hauser

Vincent Johnson

Richard Marsh

James McIlvaine

Richard Merolla

J.B. Silvers, PhD

Erik Steele, DO

Thomas Strauss

Rajiv Taliwal, MD

Jay Williamson, MD

Members as of December 31, 2014

Summa Health System values its friends and supporters. We have taken great care to ensure the accuracy of all listings and information in this report.

Please accept our apologies for any omissions or errors. If you have difficulty locating your name or if you notice an omission or misspelling, please contact

our Director of Stewardship at [email protected] or 330.375.7651. Thank you again for your generosity.

Summa Foundation

525 East Market Street

Akron, OH 44304

[email protected]

330.375.3159

SummaHealth.org/giving

Summa Physicians, inc. Board of directorsJay Williamson, MD, Chair

William Bauman, MD

Steven Gaich, MD

Joseph Koenig, MD

Dale Murphy, MD

Thomas O’Neill

William Powel, III

newHealth Collaborative Board of directorsRodney Ison, MD, Chair

Thomas Cecconi

Michael Hughes, MD

Thomas Malone, MD

Mark Meyer, MD

Benjamin Prestegaard, DO

Joseph Ruby

Thomas Strauss

Mark Terpylak, DO

Vivian von Gruenigen, MD

Jay Williamson, MD


2014 giving

Unrestricted

Endowment

Gift Designations

Corporations

Our Suppor ters

Foundations/ Other Organizations

Summa foundation Board of directorsThomas A. Clark, Chair

Ken Babby

Danielle Barran

Julia Rea Bianchi

Karen Budd

Jason A. Butterworth

George W. Daverio

C. Gordon Ewers

Phylis M. Ferrara

Samir F. Gibara

Mark A. Goldfarb

Iris E. Harvey

Robert J. Hemphill, MD

Scott A. Honnold

Mary Ann Jackson

Philip S. Kaufmann

Mark E. Krohn

Jonathan T. Pavloff

Kathy R. Raynor

Mona Sarkar

Thomas J. Strauss

George E. Strickler

Paul J. Testa

Stephen D. Wilt

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Documents

SyStem report on philanthropy - Summa Health