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Akron General Media Relations Contact Information
For media inquiries and requests, please contact:
Joe Milicia
Senior Director, Public Relations and Communications
MiliciJ@ccf.org
330.801.1204
Beth Hertz
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
HertzB@ccf.org
330.590.7377
Media Relations Department
330.344.6376
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
After Hours and Weekends
A media relations professional is on-call 24-hours a day, seven days a week for urgent media inquiries. Call the hospital operator at 330.344.6000 and ask to have the on-call media relations person paged.
For non-urgent inquiries and requests, please call the media relations professional and leave a message. We will respond as quickly as possible.
Events
Speakers Bureau
Our mission is to improve the health and lives of the people and communities we serve. One way we meet that mission is by providing free informal 30-minute talks by our health professionals for community groups and nonprofit organizations. These talks are on topics related to the significant health needs of our community, as identified in the 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment. Needs include:
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Diabetes
- Infant Mortality
- Mental Health
- Obesity
- Prescription Drug Abuse
- Stroke
If you would like to request a speaker on one of the above topics, please contact us at 330.344.7101. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance. A minimum of 15 audience members is required.
Programs & Classes
Prevention Programs Offered
Cleveland Clinic Akron General believes in not just getting you well when you need it, but in helping you and your doctor work together to prevent disease. Serious and sometimes preventable diseases include obesity, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke and some cancers. That's why we offer free and low-cost community education programs, screenings and classes geared toward prevention and early detection, so that you can and your family can live healthier - and happier.
- Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings
- Fitness Programs & Services - LifeStyles Membership
- Nutrition Services & Weight Management
- Monthly Health Screenings
- Primary Care Services - or call today for a primary care appointment: 330.344.2273 (CARE)
- Stress Management
