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Renewal Nook

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The Renewal Nook at Summa Health's Barberton campus is a spa-like sanctuary to help cancer patients care for their body and mind, while focusing on something other than their cancer treatment.   

Cancer affects every part of life: body, mind and sense of self. 

The Renewal Nook at Summa Health's Barberton Campus was designed with one purpose: to help cancer patients care for their body and mind, while helping to regain a sense of self. 

Built in partnership with the Comunale Cancer Foundation, this spa-like sanctuary invites patients to leave the clinical side of their care at the door and simply be taken care of. The Renewal Nook contains: 

  • a wig salon

  • therapeutic massage

  • consult space
  • artistic healing

The Renewal Nook is a reminder that patients are far more than their diagnosis and deserve to feel that way, even in the middle of treatment.

We are honored to help bring this space to life, and to ensure that every person who walks through that door leaves feeling a little more like themselves.

Thank you to our partner.

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Wig Salon

Patients experiencing hair loss can choose from a beautiful selection of wigs at no cost, with hands-on help for fitting, styling and care. Wigs are also available at Summa's main campus, ensuring access for as many patients as possible.

Therapeutic Massage

A trained therapist provides gentle, personalized massage sessions designed to ease anxiety, reduce nausea, improve sleep, and promote deep relaxation. Each session is tailored specifically to the patient in a calm and supportive setting.

Consult Space

 A quiet, private room where patients and families can have real conversations about care plans, nutrition, emotional support, or even legal matters. This space is open to anyone with a cancer diagnosis, regardless of where they receive treatment. 

Artistic Healing

Creative expression is a powerful tool for processing the emotions that come with a cancer journey. Free art kits, coloring materials, and workshops are available to patients and caregivers alike, made possible through the Comunale Cancer Foundation's support.

Request an appointment

To request an appointment, call Summa Health Cancer Institute at 330.375.7280. 

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TESTIMONIAL
Reducing anxiety so people can feel like themselves again

"Thank you so much for your generous support of the Summa wig salon. I was fitted with a beautiful wig like my hair color and style. The cancer journey is not always easy but having a beautiful wig on hand lessens the anxiety and enables you to feel like your old self."

- Cancer patient, Summa Health Cancer Institute

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FAQs

Do your services cost anything?

Thanks to the generous support of our dedicated donors, and our longstanding community relations, we are pleased to provide programs and services at no cost to our applicants and participants.

Where are you located?

We are based in Akron, Ohio (Summit County) but our grant giving and programming reach into Medina, Portage, Stark and Wayne counties.

How do I contact someone about my application or a general question?
Reach out to us anytime at info@stephencomunale.org or 234.706.2052.