Ninety percent of the nearly 18 million heart disease cases worldwide could be prevented by people adopting a healthier diet, doing regular exercise, and not smoking. “Heart disease is 90 percent treatable – everyone can prevent heart disease anywhere in the world, especially by eating foods that are low in salt and cholesterol, exercising regularly, … Read More
News Updates
Newsweek Rates Cleveland Clinic as the No. 2 Hospital in the World for Specialized Care and No. 1 in the World for Cardiac Surgery
Cleveland Clinic is the No. 2 hospital in the world for specialized care and the No.1 hospital in the world for cardiac surgery, according to Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals of 2022. Cleveland Clinic ranked among the world’s best in all 10 Newsweek categories — cardiac surgery, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and pulmonology. … Read More
Statement from Cleveland Clinic on COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Ohio
Over the past 18 months, Cleveland Clinic has cared for a significant volume of patients with COVID-19. We all must stay vigilant against this virus. Our forecast models predict our highest volumes of COVID-19 patients will come in the next several weeks, as this wave peaks in northern Ohio. We are now experiencing the highest … Read More
Statement from Cleveland Clinic on COVID-19 Testing Accessibility
We have been experiencing a growing volume of patients requesting COVID-19 testing in our emergency, urgent care and Express Care settings. We understand that with the increased numbers of COVID-19 cases and other respiratory illnesses happening across our community, people want to be tested. Before coming to a Cleveland Clinic emergency, urgent care or Express Care location to be tested, please first consider the below options: … Read More
Visitation Guideline Changes at Cleveland Clinic Ohio Locations
The safety of our patients, visitors and caregivers remains our top priority. As cases of COVID-19 have been increasing over the past few weeks, we are experiencing a significant number of patients with COVID-19 in our hospitals. Therefore, beginning Tuesday, September 14, our visitation policy for our Ohio locations will include increased restrictions. For patients who are either COVID-19 … Read More
The Rise of COVID-19 Cases at Cleveland Clinic Florida
COVID-19 cases are rising throughout the country. Cleveland Clinic Florida hospitals on the Treasure Coast – Indian River, Martin North and Tradition hospitals – are now caring for more patients with COVID-19 than any other time during this pandemic. Cleveland Clinic Florida leaders held a press conference on Friday, August 20, to offer a … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Inviting Public Comments for Police Department Reaccreditation
The Cleveland Clinic police department invites the public to offer comments Aug. 16-17, 2021, as a part of its application for accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Anyone wishing to submit comments concerning the police department’s ability to comply with the standards of accreditation can do so in three … Read More
Hepatitis C Testing Vital for Majority of Millions of Patients Who Do Not Know They Have It
Early testing and treatment for Hepatitis C could help 71 million people worldwide living with the disease and prevent long-term health issues such as liver disease and cancer. It’s an important reminder on World Hepatitis Day, which takes place every year on July 28th. “Everyone should be tested for Hepatitis C, the most common, but … Read More
STRONGER TOGETHER: University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic – COVID-19 Observations, Lessons Learned, Partnership and Roadmap for the Future
Excerpt from “STRONGER TOGETHER: University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic – COVID-19 Observations, Lessons Learned, Partnership and Roadmap for the Future” Though much of the United States is re-opening in an attempt to “return to normal,” the cataclysmic COVID-19 pandemic that began in December 2019 and swept worldwide in early 2020 is not over. And … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Continues Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
On June 3, 2020, Cleveland Clinic publicly supported Cleveland City Council in its declaration that racism is a public health crisis in our community. Since then, the healthcare system has worked to reaffirm its commitment to diversity and inclusion through new programs and partnerships. As Cleveland Clinic takes steps to address and eliminate racial disparities … Read More