The Early Days of the Pandemic

When Everything Changed

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Like so many other healthcare organizations across the country and around the world, Summa Health had to quickly learn what this disease was, how was it transmitted and how best to treat patients who contracted it.

In this video, senior leaders at Summa Health reflect on their initial thoughts, describe the organization’s early response and express their overwhelming gratitude to all who have put their health, safety and lives on the line in the fight against the virus.