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Where Health and Justice Meet: The Community Advocacy Program at MetroHealth
At MetroHealth, health is shaped by far more than what happens in an exam room. For more than two decades, the Community Advocacy Program (CAP) has ensured that legal advocacy is part of care.
Kelley Tomaro: Compassion When It Matters Most
Some of the most powerful moments in healthcare don’t happen under bright lights or in dramatic breakthroughs. They happen quietly – between a nurse and a patient – when compassion matters just as much as clinical skill.
The Stronger Generations Initiative: Investing in Movement and Health
The Stronger Generations Initiative at MetroHealth seeks to improve health outcomes for everyone in Cleveland and the Rust Belt region by promoting musculoskeletal health, preventive care and community wellness.
From Crisis to Confidence: How Financial Coach Renee Harris Helps Neighbors Build What Lasts
On a weekday morning at MetroHealth’s Buckeye Opportunity Center, a woman tucks a well-worn binder under her arm and smiles. A few months ago, she wasn’t sure where to begin. Bills arrived late; apps felt confusing; goals were fuzzy. Today, she has a plan – and a partner.
A Little Help at the Right Time: Darlene Everett’s Journey
When 62-year-old Darlene Everett opens the refrigerator in her kitchen, she still smiles. “The refrigerator is holding up,” she said with a laugh. It’s more than an appliance. For Darlene, it represents the moment she realized she didn’t have to face everything alone.
Listening First, Healing Together: Bethany Monteiro and the Ripple Effect of Recovery
Bethany spends Mondays and Fridays at the Buckeye Health Center. It isn’t counseling, she emphasizes; it’s peer support – a safe, stigma-reducing space to be heard, learn and heal together.
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Linda Hunter’s Path to Confidence
When Linda Hunter first stopped at the resource table inside MetroHealth’s Buckeye Health Center, she wasn’t looking for transformation. She was simply picking up flyers.
Healing Starts With Showing Up
Since 2020, the work of MetroHealth’s Community Health team has been nothing short of a lifeline for individuals experiencing homelessness across Cuyahoga County.
Healing Starts with Access: John Yousef and the Impact of MetroHealth’s School Health Program
“If you could put yourself in these kids’ shoes for one day, you’d understand how much your support matters.” – John Yousef, APRN-CNP
The MetroHealth Campus Transformation Continues: Introducing the New Outpatient Health Center
The new Outpatient Health Center will welcome its first patients in June 2026, ushering in a landmark moment in MetroHealth’s transformation and expanding access to state‑of‑the‑art care for the community.