AKRON, Ohio: Cleveland Clinic Akron General has been certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, an important validation of the quality care it provides for stroke patients. “Our capabilities in advanced thrombectomy and the time-sensitive care we provide here in Akron undoubtedly have made a major impact for patients,” said James … Read More
Donation Helps Fund Creation of Wellness Center at Medina Hospital
MEDINA: A generous donation from a Medina couple is helping fund a new center for healing and wellness at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital. A $500,000 gift from Dave Logsdon and his late wife, Jan, will establish the Logsdon Family Wellness Center for Integrative Medicine at Medina Hospital to address one of the hospital’s goals of … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Expands Resident Education Program
AKRON: Cleveland Clinic Akron General is expanding its resident education program and will be welcoming 56 new residents into its program on July 1, eight more than in previous years. “We are pleased to be growing our already-robust graduate medical education program,” said Titus Sheers, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P., chairman of medical education and research at … 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
Breastfeeding Rates Increase When Newborn Baths Delayed
While it has been standard practice for decades to whisk newborns off to a bath within the first few hours of their birth, a new Cleveland Clinic study found that waiting to bathe a healthy newborn 12 or more hours after birth increased the rate of breastfeeding exclusivity during the newborn hospital stay. The paper … Read More
UPDATE: Police Issue “All Clear” at Medina Hospital after Potential Active Shooter Situation
UPDATE (3:45 p.m.): Medina Police have given the “all clear” at Medina Hospital and Medical Office Building and they are no longer on lockdown. All patients, visitors and employees are safe. We thank all first responders for their quick actions to ensure the safety of everyone at the Medina healthcare campus, as well as our Medina … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Opening New Emergency Department
AKRON: Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s new $49.3 million emergency department opens to patients at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, more than tripling the size of its current emergency department and enhancing patient experience. “This new emergency department is a very visible example of Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center Opens in July
Lakewood, OH: The new three-story, 64,700-square-foot Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center will begin welcoming patients on Wednesday, July 11. The $34 million family health center at 14601 Detroit Avenue features 60 exam rooms and an all new, 24/7 full-service emergency department which will open on Wednesday, July 25. “Cleveland Clinic has served Lakewood for … Read More
Union Hospital Joins Cleveland Clinic Health System
DOVER, Ohio: Today, Cleveland Clinic and Union Hospital officials announced that Union Hospital is now a full member of the Cleveland Clinic health system. Union Hospital becomes the 11th regional hospital in the Cleveland Clinic health system and formally will be known as “Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital.” “Our strong community hospital is now part of … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Receive National Cancer Award
Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital were recently awarded the 2017 Outstanding Achievement Award by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). They are among a select group of 16 U.S. accredited cancer programs to receive this national honor for surveys performed between Jan. 1 and June … Read More