WESTON, Fla.: Cleveland Clinic contributed $4.12 billion to Florida’s economy in 2019, according to the health system’s most recent economic and fiscal impact report, “A Vital Force in Our Nation’s Economy.” “Caring for the community is a priority at Cleveland Clinic,” said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., Cleveland Clinic CEO and President. “As we celebrate our 100th … Read More
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Madhu Sasidhar, M.D., named President of Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.: Madhu Sasidhar, M.D., has been appointed President of Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, effective Sept. 15. Most recently, Dr. Sasidhar served as chief medical officer, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) in the United Arab Emirates. During his time there managing clinical operations, he was instrumental in growing both outpatient and surgical volume … Read More
Cleveland Clinic’s Weston Hospital Ranked No. 1 in Miami-Fort Lauderdale Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report for Fourth Year in a Row
WESTON, Fla.— Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Weston Hospital has once again earned the top spot as the No. 1 hospital in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area for 2021-2022, according to the newly released annual ranking of Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It is the fourth consecutive year Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital has earned the … Read More
Cleveland Clinic’s Weston Hospital Performs First Living Donor Liver Transplant
WESTON, Fla. – Cleveland Clinic’s Weston Hospital has performed its first living donor liver transplant, in which a daughter donated a portion of her liver to her mother who had been battling complicated liver disease for several years. The donor and recipient surgeries were performed in Weston by a team of surgeons from Cleveland … Read More
New Study from Cleveland Clinic Florida Researchers Points to Novel Drug Target for Treating COVID-19
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL: Researchers from Cleveland Clinic’s Florida Research and Innovation Center (FRIC) have identified a potential new target for anti-COVID-19 therapies. Their findings were published in Nature Microbiology. Led by FRIC scientific director Michaela Gack, Ph.D., the team discovered that a coronavirus enzyme called PLpro (papain-like protease) blocks the body’s immune response to … Read More
Cleveland Clinic and Doctors Hospital Health System Establish Strategic Relationship to Expand and Improve Healthcare Services in The Bahamas
CLEVELAND, OHIO and NASSAU, BAHAMAS: Cleveland Clinic and Doctors Hospital Health System have formed a strategic advisory council with the goal of expanding and improving the delivery of healthcare services in the Bahamas. The organizations agreed to form the advisory council in a two-year strategic advisory agreement which will provide Doctors Hospital access to Cleveland … Read More
Lee Health, Cleveland Clinic announce agreement to enhance healthcare in Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee Health and Cleveland Clinic announced they will enter into an agreement to share best practices that will optimize patient-centered care for residents of Southwest Florida. Cleveland Clinic and Lee Health have established a strategic alliance to enhance and improve care in Southwest Florida. Collectively, the two organizations will explore opportunities … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Named No. 2 Hospital in Nation and No. 1 Hospital for Heart Care by U.S. News & World Report
Once again, Cleveland Clinic has been named the No. 2 hospital in the nation and the No. 1 hospital for heart care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-21 Best Hospitals rankings. This is the 26th consecutive year that Cleveland Clinic has earned the No. 1 ranking in Cardiology & Heart Surgery and the 22nd … Read More
Cleveland Clinic’s Weston Hospital Maintains #1 Ranking in Miami-Fort Lauderdale Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report for Third Straight Year
WESTON, Fla.—July 28, 2020 – Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Weston Hospital has tied for the top spot as the No. 1 hospital in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area for 2020-2021, according to the newly released annual ranking of Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It is the third consecutive year Weston Hospital has earned … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Florida Opens Florida Research and Innovation Center
WESTON, Fla. – Cleveland Clinic Florida has opened the Florida Research and Innovation Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Established in November 2019, the new center will advance innovative translational research, focused on immuno-oncology and infectious diseases, including COVID-19. The Florida Research and Innovation Center will be closely integrated with Cleveland Clinic’s new Global Center … Read More