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Cleveland Clinic’s Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute was awarded $1 million from J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. to support construction of robotic operating suites, to be completed by 2020.
In appreciation of this generous gift, Cleveland Clinic will name the room for J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Cleveland Clinic’s Heart & Vascular Institute has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the nation’s No. 1 hospital for cardiology and heart surgery for 24 consecutive years.
“Having just completed American Heart Month, we are reminded of the significance that top-rated institutions like Cleveland Clinic have on creating a better tomorrow for our communities,” said John Roberts, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt. “We are excited that these new robotic suites will advance the opportunities available to patients, their families, and others seeking best-in-class medical treatment.”
“We are extremely grateful for J.B. Hunt’s generosity and our many donors who allow us to continue our research mission to improve the care of our patients.” said Marc Gillinov, M.D., Cleveland Clinic chair of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery and the Judith Dion Pyle Chair in Heart Valve Research. “Robotic surgery represents a major advancement in cardiac treatment. Patients are able to experience shorter hospital stays and generally faster recovery periods.”
J.B. Hunt is one of the largest providers of transportation and logistics services in North America. With more than 57 years of experience, the company is an established leader in the industry for its commitment to safety and technology. Many J.B. Hunt employees have received care through Cleveland Clinic’s multiple Centers of Excellence, and the new facility will advance the opportunities available to them and their families.
The Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute is a comprehensive center, with more than 200 physicians and 1,000 nurses, that addresses a vast spectrum of conditions through its three broad departments — cardiovascular medicine, thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, and vascular surgery. Patient needs are met through a structure of 12 umbrellas for various conditions under which 45 specialized centers are organized to foster collaborative, innovative approaches to care and advance research initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 66,000 employees are more than 4,200 salaried physicians and researchers and 16,600 nurses, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic’s health system includes a 165-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 11 regional hospitals in northeast Ohio, more than 180 northern Ohio outpatient locations – including 18 full-service family health centers and three health and wellness centers – and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nev.; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2018, there were 7.9 million total outpatient visits, 238,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 220,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/CCforMedia and twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
