University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center, or UH Samaritan as affectionately coined by the community, is a 55 staffed bed acute care facility conveniently located between two of Ohio’s largest cities, Cleveland and Columbus. The sixty minute drive to either destination makes Ashland, Ohio a desirable, family friendly dwelling for both young and old alike. There's no doubt about it! Ashland County residents have the best of both worlds…a community-focused health care organization with the latest innovative equipment right in their own back yard!