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N O R T H E A S T O H I O M E D I C A L University (NEOMED) dedicated its Education and Wellness (NEW) Center on September 29. During the dedication, Summa Health System announced it will be offering on-site, primary care services to the community beginning in 2015. The NEW Center provides medical education alongside a state-of-the-art fitness environment, physicians' offices, advanced practice pharmacy services, conference and event space and more. "This facility not only grows our cam- pus in an exciting new way, but it is the cornerstone of our community wellness initiatives," said Jay A. Gershen, DDS, PhD, NEOMED president. "By collabo- rating with other health professionals, NEOMED is bringing an innovative vision of health and fitness to Portage County, one that promotes true well- ness by addressing ever y avenue of care to develop and sustain healthy, active lifestyles." A new pa rtnership w ith Summa Health System, which will be occupying 7,000 square feet on the first floor of the NEW Center next year, will enhance these initiatives. The health system will offer comprehensive primary care, non-emergency daytime walk-in care, corporate and employee health services, pharmacy consultation, physical therapy and lab services to the NEOMED and Rootstown communities, while also ser v i ng a s a t ra i n i ng g rou nd for NEOMED students. In addition to addressing the primary healthcare needs of the community, the NEW Center offers first-floor amenities focused on nutrition and physical well- ness. A conference and event center and state-of-the-art lecture hall occupies the second floor. The third floor of the facility is dedicated to Bio-Med Science Academy, the public STEM+M high school on NEOMED's campus. ■ OPENS EDUCATION AND WELLNESS CENTER, SUMMA IS NEWEST TENANT NEOMED Innovative Solutions for Your Health Care Business Akron n Cleveland n Lorain County n www.brouse.com Collective Experience. Collaborative Culture. Creative Solutions. With a keen understanding of the operations, market trends and economics of the health care industry, Brouse is poised to proactively counsel and advise a wide array of health care clients, including: ■ n Multi - & Single - Physician Groups ■ n Hospitals & Health Systems ■ n Ancillary Service Providers ■ n Long Term Care Facilities ■ n Home Health Care Providers ■ n Medical Device Companies ■ n Mental Health Service Providers ■ n Durable Medical Equipment & Supply Companies For more information, please contact: Daniel K. Glessner, Esq., Practice Chair 330.535.5711 x316 dglessner@brouse.com Christopher M. Huryn, Esq., Partner 330.535.5711 x389 churyn@brouse.com J. Ryan Williams, Esq., Partner 216.830.6830 x592 rwilliams@brouse.com