Displaying items by tag: Summa Health System

Monday, 26 February 2024 07:30

Heart Health with Dr. Justin Dunn

Dr. Justin Dunn, Cardiologist with SUMMA Health, joined the Ray Horner Morning Show for American Heart Month. Dr. Dunn recapped the warning signs of heart issues, the importance of exercise, knowing your numbers, and more. 

 
Wednesday, 11 January 2023 07:21

New Covid Variant XBB.1.5

Another Covid variant has been discovered and it's surging through the country. Dr. Thomas File, Doctor of Infectious Disease at Summa Health, joined Ray to talk about variant XBB.1.5, vaccine boosters, and more. 

Wednesday, 26 October 2022 07:41

World Stroke Day: Stroke Education

World Stroke Day is October 29th. Ray talked with Dr. Madihah Hepburn with Summa Health System. They discussed types of strokes, warning signs, prevention, recovery, and more. 

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 07:10

Dr. Thomas File on Vaccines, Boosters, and More

Doctor of Infectious Disease at Summa Health System, Dr. Thomas File joins Ray. They discuss the hold on the childrens' vaccine, the importance of booster shots, the variant found in Africa, and more.


 

Thursday, 29 July 2021 09:17

Dr. Cliff Deveny - Fourth Wave of COVID-19

Dr. Cliff Deveny, President and CEO of Summa Health System in Akron, discussing the increase in cases of COVID-19 locally and the so-called "fourth wave" of the virus. 


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COVID-19 continues to spread through the country, and especially in Ohio’s 88 counties. Though there is the possibility of a light at the end of the tunnel with a vaccine, medical professionals urge everyone to keep their guards up.

Dr. Cliff Deveny is the president and CEO of Summa Health System, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to give an update on what he is seeing with the fate of the coronavirus. Dr. Deveny announced on Thursday some new restrictions on patient visitation at Summa’s facilities. While it won’t be a full shutdown of visitation, it will be on a case-by-case basis to be cautious.

Dr. Deveny also discussed how we got hit hard again with COVID-19, if this is still a continuation of the first wave or if we’re on the second, the effectiveness of masks, and the vaccine rollout.


Wednesday, 27 May 2020 09:30

Ray Horner Podcasts - 5/27/2020

Part 1

:17 - Once again, Jeanne Destro and Bobbi Horvath are filling in for the vacationing Ray Horner. Everyone has been wondering if a vaccine will be available, and if so, when. And is this hydroxychloroquine safe to take? Dr. Thomas File from Summa Health explains.

6:43 - Now that the state of Ohio is mostly reopening, how are the small and local businesses faring during this time? Steve Millard is the president of the Greater Akron Chamber, and he talked about the conversations he’s had with those business owners.

10:13 - Hospitals and doctor’s offices have changed their practices during the pandemic, opting for virtual visits than face-to-face. Dr. Jonathan Shaffir is an OB-GYN at the Ohio State-Wexner Medical Center, and he talked about women’s health and pregnancy.

14:47 - Craving some fresh produce? Countryside Food & Farms is here for you, both virtually and in-person, as discussed by Erin Molnar.

20:36 - The Salvation Army has kept their doors open during the pandemic, and they’re here to help members of the community both young and old. Marian Calvin mentions the programs out to help the younger end of that spectrum.


Part 2

:17 - For the first time since World War II, the All-American Soap Box Derby will not be happening in 2020. After much thought, and due to large crowds of people from all ends of the earth, they couldn’t risk having the event this year, according to Mark Gerberich.

4:44 - A bill is floating around congress set out to protect workers when they head back to work. Rep. Tavia Galonski talked about the possibility of this bill getting passed.

10:22 - Though businesses and much of Ohio is reopening, the lockdown has had an effect on Americans’ mental health. Dr. Toni Cooper is a local psychologist, and she talked about dealing with stress and how to push away bad behavior that resulted from the shutdown.

15:22 - So you were let go from your job or forced out of work due to the pandemic, and whether or not you received a stimulus check, you haven’t worked for ten weeks. And now your rent is due, yet you don’t have the money to pay it. What happens? Steve McGarrity is the executive director at the Community Legal Aid Services, and if you’re going through this, he is here to help.

20:33 - We talked earlier about farmers markets, so we revisit that topic with Nora Logsdon from Meals on Wheels.


Wednesday, 10 July 2019 07:36

Ray Horner Podcast - 7/10/2019

:19 - 1992 (and 1996) presidential candidate Ross Perot passed away Tuesday at the age of 89. Ray, Jeanne, and Tony talked about the legacy of Perot, mainly how his run in ’92 changed the course of politics.

8:29 - A Michigan-based company Beaumont Health has acquired Summa Health System, though Summa will keep its name. Dr. Cliff Deveny, president and CEO at Summa, talked to Ray about what will change and what will remain the same during and after this transition.

16:32 - Northeast Ohio has been abuzz of late, from the MLB All-Star Game to the Bridgestone Senior Players this week, which leads into next week’s All-American Soap Box Derby. President of the derby, Mark Gerberich, stopped by the studio to preview the events ahead of next week.

Friday, 15 February 2019 10:25

Ray Horner Podcast - 2/15/2019

:17 - We began Friday’s show quite light, talking about our favorite TV show spinoffs. Frasier, The Jeffersons, Maude, and the many Law & Orders and CSI’s were all mentioned.

8:46 - Summa Health System has a new campaign to support patient care, which is called “Caring For You...Then, Now, Always.” President and CEO of Summa, Dr. Cliff Deveny, called into the show to talk about the company’s mission.

15:33 - Indians all-star hurler Trevor Bauer won another arbitration case and will make $13 million in 2019. But according to reports, Bauer believed the arbitrators used “character assassination” in their case against him. Ray and Tony broke down what happened and how the Tribe will look in the upcoming season.

28:08 - It’s that time of year where we get our houses and living spaces in order for the spring season, and the Home & Garden Show at the John S. Knight Center is the perfect place for inspiration. John Goch, the CEO of PROPS Consulting and host of our Saturday show Remodelers Roundtable, stopped by to answer some questions.

Tuesday, 30 October 2018 10:14

Ray Horner Podcast - 10/30/2018

:17 - We’re now a week away from the midterm elections, which, in Ohio, include the governor race. Current attorney general Mike DeWine called into the show to discuss his campaign and his platforms leading up to election day.

11:27 - Not long after we got off the air yesterday, the Cleveland Browns said goodbye to head coach Hue Jackson and, eventually, OC Todd Haley. DC Gregg Williams is the interim head coach with the understanding that the Browns will be on the search for a head coach soon.

17:45 - It started as an interim position, but it was made permanent on Monday, as Dr. Cliff Deveny is now the president and CEO of Summa Health Systems. The Akron native talked to Ray about his tenure so far and what he foresees down the road.

24:01 - The Wadsworth football team is undefeated on the season, but have a big game against Wooster on the horizon. Justin Todd, the head coach, talked about his Grizzlies.

29:36 - Speaking of undefeated teams, Barberton has been trudging through their opponents this season. Head coach Tony Gotto talked about his Magics and their upcoming games against Tri-Valley.

34:09 - Back to the Browns. Fred Greetham from the Orange & Brown Report was in Berea for the bloodbath at Browns camp and he shared what he knows and has heard.

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