Barberton Hospital: Our Community.

Our Community

Welcome to Barberton, Ohio!

NORTHEAST OHIO IS A SATISFYING PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK
Summa Barberton Hospital proudly serves communities in Summit, Medina and Wayne Counties. This area of Northeast Ohio is a vibrant area in the region. It combines an attractive quality of life with outstanding recreational opportunities and areas of scenic natural beauty. Barberton and its surrounding communities are popular not only for their quality of life, but for their easy accessibility to Cleveland, Akron and Canton.

CITY LIFE BLENDS WITH SMALL TOWN CHARM
The City of Barberton has a population of 28,000. It is currently undergoing an economic and residential transformation, aided by a $97 million community foundation. This foundation is providing vital funding for a wide range of projects including new schools, scholarships, community improvements and enhanced neighborhood activities.

Nearby Akron serves as a key economic anchor for all of Summit County. Akron is a metropolitan city with small town charm. Located less than 10 miles from Barberton, it is the fifth largest city in Ohio and has a population of more than 223,000 people. The Greater Akron area provides a wide variety of cultural, social, educational and recreational opportunities to suit almost any interest. Fifty-four Fortune 500 companies have facilities in Greater Akron, including The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company World Headquarters.

ONE OF THE FINEST EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS IN THE NATION
Northeast Ohio boasts one of the finest educational systems in the nation. Public, parochial and private institutions provide students with an outstanding learning environment. One can find more than a dozen colleges and universities in the area, including the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) and The University of Akron, the third largest university in Ohio.

WHATEVER YOUR INTEREST, NORTHEAST OHIO CAN FULFILL IT
The beautiful four-season climate of Northeast Ohio allows for limitless recreational opportunities. Swimming, fishing, boating, skiing and golf all await the recreational enthusiast. The area abounds with beautiful outdoor hiking and biking trails in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and numerous other metropolitan parks that surround the community. The islands of Lake Erie, as well as many local lakes, offer endless recreational activities.

CULTURE
The E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on the University of Akron campus is a uniquely designed facility specifically made to host opera, ballet, symphony and band concerts as well as other cultural events. Blossom Music Center, the outdoor summer home of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, offers numerous classical and pop concerts. Akron residents also enjoy displays at the Akron Art Museum and comedy or musical performances in the newly renovated and historic Akron Civic Theatre.

SPORTS
A number of professional sports attractions entice the Northeast Ohio sports fan. Akron is home to Canal Park's Aeros baseball team, Double A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, as well as the All American Soap Box Derby. Akron also hosts the NEC Invitational at Firestone Country Club. This Invitational brings the PGA’s finest, including three-time NEC Champion Tiger Woods. Less than an hour away, Cleveland is home to professional sports teams including the Indians, Browns, and Cavaliers. Canton, just to the south, includes the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

ENTERTAINMENT
Cleveland bustles with new attractions and world-class museums to visit, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Theater, comedy clubs, live music and hip nightclubs are some of the endless options to keep you entertained. Have fun with the family at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and area theme parks, including Cedar Point Amusement Park, boasting many of the finest roller coasters in the world.

Whatever your interest, we’re sure Northeast Ohio can fulfill it. All of the commercial, social, educational and cultural offerings make this a rewarding place to live, work and learn.