Thursday, April 23 at Cleveland Clinic’s Langston Hughes Center, more than 250 invited residents from Cleveland’s Ward 6 received donated supplies and food that are much needed as residents face economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cleveland Ward 6 Councilman Blaine Griffin, volunteers from Cleveland Clinic, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Fairfax Renaissance … Read More
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Cleveland Clinic Establishes Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research
Cleveland Clinic is establishing the Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research to broaden understanding of emerging pathogens – ranging from Zika virus to SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) – and to expedite critically needed treatments and vaccines. The new center has been in the planning stages for 18 months and will span Cleveland Clinic’s … Read More
Cleveland Clinic and SAS share COVID-19 predictive models to help hospitals plan for current and future needs
CARY, NC, and CLEVELAND, OHIO –To fight the novel coronavirus pandemic, Cleveland Clinic and SAS have created innovative models that help hospitals forecast patient volume, bed capacity, ventilator availability and more. The models, which are freely available via GitHub, provide timely, reliable information for hospitals and health departments to optimize health care delivery for COVID-19 … Read More
Keep Your Distance: Even as COVID-19 Cases Increase, Isolation Key to Long-Term Control
By Tom Mihaljevic, M.D. CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic As we settle into our new routines governed by social distancing, quarantines and stay-at-home orders, many of us are beginning to truly feel what is meant by the quote, “Man is by nature a social animal.” These are difficult, discomforting times. We are isolated. We … Read More
University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic Offer Prioritized COVID-19 Testing to First Responders
Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) have begun offering prioritized COVID-19 testing to first responders, including the following: EMS and Fire personnel Police Federal Law Enforcement “First responders are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and we believe it is vital to ensure they have immediate access to testing,” said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Names Matthew Kull Chief Information Officer
Cleveland Clinic has appointed Matthew Kull as the health system’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. Kull has served as Cleveland Clinic’s interim CIO since November 2019. He will continue to lead Cleveland Clinic’s information technology (IT) strategy, working with clinical partners and caregivers across the health system to enhance patient care through innovative technologies. … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Launches Campaign for Northeast Ohio Community to Help in COVID-19 Response
In response to the Northeast Ohio community’s generous requests to provide assistance during the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, Cleveland Clinic is launching a COVID-19 Community Response Campaign. “During challenging times like these, we see the good in people shine through,” said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic. “We are exceedingly grateful that … Read More
Cleveland Whiskey Collaborates with Cleveland Clinic to Supply Hand Sanitizer to the Health System
Cleveland Clinic and the Cleveland Whiskey team are working together to formulate, blend and bottle hand sanitizer for the health system. A sufficient supply of hand sanitizer is key to protect the health and wellness of healthcare providers who are critical to not just those who contract COVID-19 but to everyone who needs medical attention … Read More
Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this document has been updated as of July 13, 2020. For the latest information about COVID-19 including how it spreads, prevention and treatment, and symptoms, visit the CDC’s website. COVID-19 Basics Q: What is COVID-19? A: COVID-19 is a virus strain, first identified in … Read More
University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic Partner to Provide Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing
Update on March 22, 2020: Drive-through testing hours at W.O. Walker Building have changed to 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Cleveland Clinic patients are now being screened at W.O. Walker Building and UH patients at UH Landerbrook Health Center. Cleveland Clinic is prioritizing high-risk patients for testing, which includes those who … Read More