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No. 1 Hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Area

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is now ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Area, according to U.S. News & World Report. Akron General is also listed as the No. 7 hospital in Ohio for 2021-22, according to the annual ranking of Best Hospitals by U.S. News.

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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
[email protected]
330.801.1204

Beth Hertz
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
330.590.7377

Rebekah Boyd
Associate, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
216.952.6301

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

Health & Wellness Express Bus Schedule

This mobile unit or bus is intended to improve access for patients and provide needed health services throughout northeast Ohio for schools, neighborhoods, organizations and businesses. Services can include health screenings, lab testing, patient education, on-site clinics and more. For additional information, or to schedule a visit, call 330.344.4287.

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

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