Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Clinic today celebrated completion of two projects designed to enhance the health and well-being of area residents—as well as dental education. The first project is a 132,000-square-foot dental clinic located directly across from the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion on Chester Avenue. The two buildings are part of the Health … Read More
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Karen Murray, M.D., named Chair of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief at Cleveland Clinic Children’s
Karen F. Murray, M.D., a national leader in pediatric gastroenterology, has been named chair of the Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Institute, Physician-in-Chief of Cleveland Clinic Children’s and President of the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, effective in early July. Dr. Murray will succeed Rita Pappas, M.D., who served as interim chair since 2017. Dr. Murray … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Study Compares Colonoscopy Polyp Detection Rates and Endoscopist Characteristics
Previous research has suggested that specific factors about the doctor performing colonoscopy – for example, a gastroenterologist versus a surgeon, female versus male – were associated with different rates of detection of precancerous polyps. However, a Cleveland Clinic-led research team found that those previously described differences among endoscopists are not true. Adjusting for a myriad … Read More
29th Annual Cleveland Clinic Children’s Gala Celebrates Courageous Children
The 29th annual Cleveland Clinic Children’s Gala – presented by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Scala Family Foundation – will honor an inspiring young patient who demonstrated incredible resilience while facing medical adversity. This year’s honoree, Vinny Mercurio, 11, of Brunswick will receive the esteemed Courage Award on the evening of May 4th at the … Read More
Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Clinic Launch New Era of Health Education with Samson Pavilion Dedication
Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic launched a new era of health education today in dedicating the centerpiece of their new campus, the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion. “The dedication of the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion demonstrates the extraordinary value that the spirit of philanthropy brings to new generations of students. The Health … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism Awarded Department of Defense Research Grants
The United States Department of Defense has awarded a Cleveland Clinic Children’s researcher two, four-year grants to support innovative clinical trials for young children with autism spectrum disorder. Cynthia Johnson, Ph.D., director of Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Autism, is principal investigator of both studies. The first study, a four-year, $1 million grant directed by … Read More
HIMSS, Cleveland Clinic Collaborate on 10th Anniversary of Patient Experience: Empathy + Innovation Summit
CLEVELAND and CHICAGO: In its 10th year, Cleveland Clinic’s annual Patient Experience: Empathy + Innovation Summit is partnering with global health information thought leader HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society). The partnership will enhance the event’s focus on technology and explore how empathy is extending into an increasingly digital healthcare environment. The theme of … Read More
Union Hospital Reaches 1-Year Mark as a Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospital
DOVER, Ohio: One year since joining the Cleveland Clinic health system, Union Hospital has expanded its services, its medical providers and its access with plans for future expansion of services for the healthcare needs of residents of the Tuscarawas Valley. “With the strong guidance of the leaders in the Cleveland Clinic, we have expanded access … Read More
Cleveland Clinic, Akron Children’s Expand Pediatric and Congenital Heart Collaboration
Cleveland Clinic and Akron Children’s Hospital are expanding their affiliation agreement that began in 2014 to now encompass both organizations’ pediatric and adult congenital heart programs. When Cleveland Clinic and Akron Children’s signed the initial agreement nearly five years ago, it brought together their pediatric cardiovascular surgeons and adult congenital cardiologists to collaborate on patient … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Names Beri Ridgeway, M.D., Chair of its Obstetrics and Gynecology & Women’s Health Institute
Cleveland Clinic announced the appointment of Beri Ridgeway, M.D., as chair of its Obstetrics/Gynecology & Women’s Health Institute. In this capacity, Dr. Ridgeway will oversee more than 415 caregivers, including ultrasound technicians, embryologists, nurse practitioners and nurses, and 148 staff physicians who comprise Cleveland Clinic’s Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health Institute. Cleveland Clinic has an extensive … Read More