| MYTHS | FACTS |
MYTH
Most hospitals are very selective in the types of insurance plans they accept.
| FACT
Akron General honors most major insurance plans. |
MYTH
Health & Wellness is a relatively new concept in healthcare. | FACT
Akron General introduced this concept nearly 20 years ago when it opened not only the first Health & Wellness Center in Summit County but one of the first in the entire nation as well. |
MYTH
All home healthcare agencies are the same? | FACT
Visiting Nurse Service and Affiliates has been in business for 65 years and offers comprehensive quality home care – Skilled Nursing and Therapy, Hospice, Private Duty, Home Medical Equipment and Infusion Services. Ask for VNS. |
MYTH
I don’t have a say in where to go for healthcare or treatment. | FACT
You can talk to your doctor about your choices. Your doctor is listening. |
MYTH
I never know how long my wait is going to be when I go to an emergency room. | FACT
Akron General ERs post their wait times online at akrongeneral.org/er. |
MYTH
Akron General Health & Wellness Centers are just for exercise. | FACT
Fitness is only part of the picture. Akron General Health & Wellness Centers also offer ERs, radiology, lab services and physical therapy. |
MYTH
In an emergency, I have to go downtown if I want to go to Akron General. | FACT
Akron General has five state-of-the-art 24-hour, full service ERs in the area – you’ll find us in Montrose, Stow, Lodi and Green as well as downtown. |
MYTH
I can only have outpatient surgery at a hospital. | FACT
The Akron General Health & Wellness Center in Montrose offers a broad range of outpatient surgeries. |
MYTH
If my doctor’s not affiliated with Akron General, I probably can’t go there to have a procedure done. | FACT
Regardless of your doctor’s affiliation, you can go to Akron General. All you have to do is ask your doctor. |
MYTH
I need to travel far to get the best healthcare. | FACT
Akron General has facilities throughout the area to offer you the best care just a few miles from home. |
MYTH
Emergency room waits are always extremely long. | FACT
Akron General’s 24-hour, full-service ERs specialize in evaluating and treating patients much faster and to a higher level of patient satisfaction than the national average. |
MYTH
My primary care doctor knows everything I need to know about my irregular heartbeat. | FACT
It’s important to see a specialist if you have irregular heartbeat, a potentially serious condition that could lead to stroke. Akron General is recognized as a leader in this area and has highly trained specialists to help you treat your heart arrhythmia and feel better fast. |
MYTH
With so many healthcare institutions competing for my patronage, it’s hard to know which one really has my best interests in mind. | FACT
Akron General’s focus on bringing the best healthcare to Summit County residents has been ongoing for nearly 100 years. Improving our community’s health is – and has always been – our number one priority. |
MYTH
Mammograms are usually a stressful experience. | FACT
Akron General Reflections Breast Centers offer personalized care that puts you at ease as well as rapid response times and results. |
