We Invest in Human Capital
The benefits go far beyond physical wellness.
Stark County’s first hospital opened over 130 years ago. Since then, the range and services of our healthcare facilities have grown to the degree that we can provide businesses with access to state-of-the-art care right here. That’s important because for those who need regular treatments, such as cancer radiology, eliminating or at least limiting exhausting travel makes a big difference for patients and their families.
You have employees; you care about them. And you also care about how their health affects your business, as a healthier workforce is more productive. We care about your employees and your business, too. Stark County has a choice of healthcare facilities that range from hospitals with full emergency departments and urgent care centers to primary care providers and specialists.
Investments in health, a priority in Stark County, support economic growth and job creation. These include directly related positions (doctors, nurses, staff) as well as indirectly related career opportunities like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, digital health, and support services. Furthermore, a multiplier effect creates additional jobs outside of the healthcare field.
Renowned, Multidisciplinary Healthcare Facilities.
Stark County is home to unmatched, highly-ranked hospitals.
We are proud of the healthcare systems in the Stark County community and we’re confident you will see the value in human capital that’s characteristic of our region. Whatever the service required, we have the care you need close to home.
Stark County is supported by a stable and expanding healthcare system with significant regional reach. This healthcare infrastructure provides reliable access for the workforce and reflects ongoing investment in facilities, technology, and services. Major providers include:
The Aultman Health System is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Stark and surrounding counties. The integrated healthcare system includes Aultman Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Aultman Alliance Community Hospital, the locally managed health insurance provider AultCare, a charitable organization known as The Aultman Foundation, and an educational affiliate called Aultman College.
Serving Stark and surrounding counties since 1892, Aultman is committed to its patients, employees, and the community. Aultman offers high-quality healthcare services ranging from cutting-edge cancer care to advanced surgical techniques. With 1,032 beds, over 1,000 active providers, and a team of more than 7,000 employees, Aultman is Stark County’s largest provider of healthcare services and its largest employer.
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital became a full member of Cleveland Clinic on Feb. 1, 2021, and is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. Founded in 1908, the Catholic faith-based medical center operates a 476-bed hospital in Canton and outpatient locations in Alliance, Carroll County, Jackson Township, Lake Township, Louisville, Massillon, North Canton, Plain Township, and Tuscarawas County.
Mercy Hospital has 620 members on its Medical Staff and employs 2,800 caregivers. Mercy received an “A” in the most recently published safety grades by the Leapfrog Group.
The Connection Between Wellness and Wealth
Stark County’s strength in healthcare facilities supports economic health.
Serving our community with quality healthcare isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing to do from a business perspective. Studies have established that an annual increase of 1 year in life expectancy coincides with a 4% increase in economic growth. Another study suggested that population health may have a greater impact on human capital than other factors, including education.
Regions like Stark County continue investing in healthcare facility infrastructure and workforce for two crucial benefits. First, we want citizens to be as healthy as possible through wellness initiatives and education. Second, as Brookings reports, the healthcare sector has become the most significant part of the country’s economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the healthcare industry accounts for 11% of total U.S. employment.
Businesses that are considering locating in Stark County will be encouraged by our strong array of healthcare facilities and providers. We emphasize this support due to the importance of quality, affordable medical services to employee retention and productivity. Deloitte explains the connection between healthcare access with business growth and value, in part because “healthy employees are more likely to show up for work consistently and perform better.” This lowers the costs associated with employee absenteeism while increasing a company’s productivity. The World Bank adds that an ongoing investment in a skilled, healthy workforce, infrastructure, and technology such as that practiced in Stark County is “crucial for economic growth, job creation, and security.”