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The economic impact of saving lives
Each year, MetroHealth contributes more than $797 million to Northeast Ohio’s economy, making the health system one of the region’s most valuable assets, according to a new economic impact study by Cleveland State University |
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Team offers highly focused gynecologic oncology care
With the most advanced technology and an interdisciplinary team of medical experts and acclaimed nursing staff, MetroHealth is home to one of the area's largest gynecologic cancer programs. |
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Research leadership continues with $12.6 million to improve primary care, boost organ donations
Two federal grants totaling nearly $12.6 million have been awarded to programs led by MetroHealth physicians. |
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Heart health expertise exceeds national benchmarks
MetroHealth exceeds national quality benchmarks for a procedure to unblock arteries that have been narrowed by cholesterol-laden plaque buildup. |
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Select health plan growing, offers value and savings
The list of area employers that offer the money-saving MetroHealth Select plan is growing, and now includes Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga County, Mayfield Village and others. |
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Small wonder: A dream treatment for sleep apnea
MetroHealth sleep medicine specialists are offering a breakthrough, easy-to-use new treatment for sleep apnea: Provent, a patch with two valves that fits over patients' nostrils — and is small enough to fit in a wallet. |
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Cancer center gets high-tech upgrade
After an expansion project is complete, MetroHealth will offer the most precise radiation treatment for cancer available. |
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Medicaid Waiver planned to serve more uninsured
A new partnership with the state of Ohio could reduce the uninsured rate in Cuyahoga County through federal funding. |
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MetroHealth experts keep tiniest babies alive
Mothers-to-be and the tiniest babies thrive at MetroHealth, home to the most advanced high-risk pregnancy program in Northern Ohio and a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.The care of these tiniest patients can, for some, last more than a decade, as it has for 14-year-old Jataija Wall. |
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Westlake executive on a mission for MetroHealth
Brenda Kirk, Vice President of Strategy at Hyland Software, wanted to raise money for MetroHealth's children's health services. "I thought, I'm a runner. I know a lot of people who are runners, so why not a race to raise money for MetroHealth?'' |
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CEO: MetroHealth poised for growth, healthy future
MetroHealth CEO Mark Moran delivered his State of the System update on February 23 to packed audiences including trustees, county council members and employees. |
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Issue 15 renewal levy crucial for the most vulnerable
Issue 15 is a levy renewal to support critical MetroHealth services and help children, families and seniors throughout the county. It will not increase taxes. |
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Community health events planned
From free health talks throughout the county to a special health expo for women, we are bringing our expert medical team into the community. |
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From the east side to the west, recent expansion increases quality care throughout the county
From a new urgent care center on the west side to our Beachwood location which tripled in size, MetroHealth has significantly expanded services at its neighborhood health centers. |
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Search for next CEO moves forward
A Q & A with Dr. Ronald Fountain, chairman of the MetroHealth Board of Trustees, on the next steps of our CEO search. |
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Select network increases reach
Enrollment in the MetroHealth Select health benefits plan has nearly doubled over last year, saving money for both employees and the County itself. More employers are being offered the program. |
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Reducing breast cancer among Latinas
Latinas are more likely to die from breast cancer than other women. Amigas Unidas, a grassroots effort, promotes early detection. |
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Avon police officer continues recovery at MetroHealth
Police Officer Pete Soto vividly remembers the 2010 motorcycle crash that crushed his pelvis and caused near-fatal injuries. He also recalls the life-saving care he received at MetroHealth, one of the reasons he is continuing his recovery process here. |
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U.S. health IT leader spotlights MetroHealth practices
The White House's National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Dr. Farzad Mostashari spent a half-day at MetroHealth to learn how physicians and staff have become leaders in implementing electronic health records. |
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Emergency department logs busiest year
It's the busiest year on record for our Emergency Department, with visits expected to hit 103,000 by month's end. To meet the increased demand, several new exam rooms and a clinical area have been added. |
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MetroHealth requests no increase from county despite rising demand for charity care
MetroHealth President and CEO Mark Moran explained to Cuyahoga County Council that the county's need for a medical safety net is more significant than ever, with Cleveland being the third poorest city in the U.S. and a rising number of suburban residents living in poverty.
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MetroHealth meets with Senator Portman
Board chair Dr. Ron Fountain represented Ohio hospitals and discussed Medicaid at a recent Super Committee meeting.
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Better health, lower costs
Partners in Care: The first of its kind in Ohio, MetroHealth's patient-centered medical home program for the uninsured is transforming health care.
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Second opinion saves baby
Doctors at another hospital told an expectant Shaker Heights mom that only one of the twins she was carrying could survive. Then she came to MetroHealth.
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A Successful Record
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine looks at MetroHealth's leadership in electronic medical records. |
