Near Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, Meijer opened Fairfax Market today bringing a mix of fresh, local and convenient food to customers in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood. A ribbon-cutting and grand opening took place at the new market located at 2190 E. 105th St. Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., was on hand at … Read More
Community Impact
Cleveland Clinic Hosts 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration
For the 32nd consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic hosted an annual tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The health system established its Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration in January 1992 to honor the life and work of the social justice activist, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. The … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Hosts Second Community Conversation with Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin
Five years ago, Cleveland Clinic hosted its first community conversation at the Karamu House. This meeting gave Fairfax residents an opportunity to voice their views on the most pressing challenges facing the neighborhood. During that meeting, the most prevalent issues to the community included: Food insecurity Jobs Housing Youth education and internships Workforce development Those … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Invests in Initiatives that Impact Health of Communities it Serves
Cleveland Clinic is committed to promoting access to healthcare and building a healthy community. The health system has invested in initiatives designed to assist underserved patients, as well as the broader population. Community benefit, which Cleveland Clinic reports annually to the IRS, is one measure of the health system’s impact on the community. In 2022, … Read More
Cleveland Clinic to Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Free Community Events in January
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived a life of sacrifice and service to others. This January, Cleveland Clinic will celebrate Dr. King’s legacy with free community events focused on a theme inspired by his quote: “Of all forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman.” Here are … Read More
Community Partners Come Together to Pledge Further Commitment to Addressing Hunger in Greater Cleveland
In communities across the country, food insecurity is a growing issue. It is a lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. One in seven people in the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s service area is food insecure, meaning they do not know where … Read More
Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals Deliver Thanksgiving Meals to Neighbors in Need
The holidays are a difficult time for many families. For those facing economic hardship, the burden of food insecurity makes this season especially stressful. In the spirit of giving and unity, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals have joined other community partners to fill that void. Through events at multiple sites, more than 3,700 families … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Announces Expansion of Community Health Workers Program
Cleveland Clinic announced plans to expand its Center for Community Health Workers by doubling its staff over the next month. Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Community Health Workers is one of the first programs of its kind at an academic medical center, and the only one to be led by a certified community health worker. Community … Read More
Five Businesses Complete Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals Program that Supports Economic Opportunity for Local Suppliers
Five local diverse businesses have completed the annual six-month mentorship program called the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Supplier Accelerator. This program, a collaboration between Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, aims to expand the knowledge and impact of local businesses headquartered in Northeast Ohio and owned by traditionally under-represented entrepreneurs, including members of the LGBTQ+ … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Expands Access to High-Quality Care in Middleburg Heights Community
Cleveland Clinic has celebrated the opening of its new medical outpatient center in Middleburg Heights by hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house. At 93,000-square-feet, Cleveland Clinic Middleburg Heights Family Health Center, located at 17840 Bagley Rd., is one of the health system’s largest family health centers. Vacant since 2019, the former retail space … Read More