Akron general health system's mission is to improve the health and lives of the people and communities we serve.

Ambulatory & Primary Health Care , Health

Providing administrative services for the publicly supported organizations of the akron general health system. Such services include long range planning, budget, legal, compliance, treasury, endowment management, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable services, marketing and communications. For audited financial statement purposes, the majority of expenses for these program services are charged back to the supported organizations. In 2014, the total amount of expenses charged back was $26,179,198. wellness services provided to the public. Wellness services include glucose and cholesterol screenings, nutrition training and classes promoting healthy lifestyles. the community health department (community health) leads akron general health system's community benefit and mission outreach activities. It facilitates partnerships with community members to develop and coordinate strategies and programs aimed at improving the health and lives of the people and communities served by akron general health system. Community health is focused on meeting the needs of the uninsured, underinsured, as well as the under served, particularly among minority, low income, and other vulnerable and at-risk populations. Programs include health screenings, health fairs, health education programs as well as the akron general's speakers bureau which provide free talks by our health professionals for community groups and organizations.