This page is dedicated to patient resources. Resources include sources of health information, support organizations, and more. Consider providing these resources to your patient as a part of patient education or as a means of helping them find support for their condition(s).
Note that patients may refer to their condition(s) using plain language, non-technical, or familiar/common terms. Throughout this page, conditions are referred to using their technical and common names.
The Information Age has brought limitless information to our fingertips. Unfortunately, this includes both reliable and unreliable information. The US faces low levels of general literacy in addition to low levels of technology and information literacies. The below resources can be used to help guide patients toward reliable health information online.
Health insurance is notoriously complicated and frustrating. The below resources may help patients find and navigate health insurance.
Below are links to patient support groups. Additional support groups can be found in the "Prominent Conditions in Summit County" box.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. Heart disease includes conditions like heart failure, arrhythmia (irregular heart beat), and heart attack/MI. Below are information resources geared toward patients. Hover over a link for more information.
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. The deadliest types of cancer in Akron include breast, lung & bronchus, prostate, and colon & rectum cancers. Below are information resources geared toward patients. Hover over a link for more information.
Accidental deaths, including drug overdoses, are another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. Drug overdoses (OD) include those caused by illicit drug use, prescribed medications, and OTC medications (e.g. Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen). Below are information resources geared toward patients. Hover over a link for more information.
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (CLRD) is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. CLRD include COPD and asthma. Below are information resources geared toward patients. Hover over a link for more information.
Diabetes is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. This includes Type I and Type II Diabetes. Below are information resources geared toward patients. Hover over a link for more information.
Stroke is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. This includes ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. Below are information resources geared toward patients. Hover over a link for more information.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. Below are information resources geared toward patients. Hover over a link for more information.
Alzheimer's Disease is another leading cause of death in Akron, Ohio. Although not always entirely correct, patients may use "Alzheimer's Disease" and "Dementia" interchangeably. Below are information resources geared toward patients. Hover over a link for more information.
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ABOUT THE LIBRARY Location, Contact Us: Library Hours & Access: |
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Located at: Akron Campus, South Pavilion, Ground Floor, Suite G-3 |
General (Staffed) Hours: 8:00 - 4:30, M-F |
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Mailing Address: 55 Arch Street, Suite G-3, |
Badge Access: Your Summa badge is required to enter via the badge reader. Tap your badge to enter. If your badge doesn't work, ring the doorbell and a staff member will let you in. You must have your badge with you and be able to show it to the librarians, even if off-the-clock. |
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Main Phone, Email, Fax: Phone: 330-375-3260 |
Who Can Use Summa Library: All Summa employees have access during staffed hours. The library is not open to the public.
After Hours: All physicians, residents, and fellows have after-hours access via badge proximity reader. Other types of staff may contact the library to request after-hours access
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