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2023 Annual Report Highlights
No. 1 in Ohio for Contributions to Community Health
MetroHealth was recognized by the nonpartisan Lown Institute for its generous contributions to community health and well-being, receiving an “A” grade in community benefit and ranking first out of 140 hospitals in Ohio and among the top 2% of nearly 3,800 hospitals nationally. MetroHealth also earned an “A” grade on Lown’s overarching social responsibility metric, reflecting the health system’s strong performance in the areas of health equity, patient outcomes and value of care.
Building a Healthcare Workforce
In 2023, MetroHealth welcomed several public policy leaders to the Lincoln-West School of Science & Health, the first high school in a hospital in the country. The school – a collaboration with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) – serves as a model for encouraging young people to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare. Guests included U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, U.S. Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH, 11th District), U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (D-OH, 13th District), Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten.
Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment – For All
In 2023, MetroHealth opened a Vector and Cellular Facility, the first in the nation at a safety-net hospital, to develop and produce cutting-edge therapies and expand life-saving cancer care to underserved communities. The new facility reflects the ambitions and efforts of the Cleveland Innovation District, a collaborative partnership between the state of Ohio, JobsOhio, and Cleveland’s five major medical and academic institutions, including MetroHealth.
Healthy Kids are Stronger Learners
In January 2023, MetroHealth and Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District opened the new Heights Wellness Center at Heights High School and significantly expanded healthcare services offered to the district’s students, families and staff. The expansion was made possible by a nearly $4.5 million state grant to MetroHealth’s School Health Program. The funding also allowed MetroHealth to expand services through its mobile unit that serves other schools in the district. In 2024, MetroHealth will open comprehensive wellness centers at three CMSD schools and bring excellent care to thousands more students, families and school employees.
