The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)

Access to life-saving resources is critical in the fight against opioid addiction, which is why we're excited to announce a harm reduction vending machine has been added to the Justice Center Complex in downtown Cleveland. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7TuVVz2

We're forever thankful for the community we serve, which is why were proud to once again partner with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank for our annual turkey giveaway. Stress and a lack of health foods are among the factors that make people sick. By distributing a total of 1,750 turkeys at our Main Campus and Buckeye Health Center, we're helping our patients and community members start their holiday season on a happier – and healthier – note.

Excellence in the sky starts on the ground. Join us in congratulating Craig Bates, MD, who has been named Air Medical Physician Association Medical Director of the Year. Dr. Bates was recognized with the award at the Association of Air Medical Services' Air Medical Transport Conference in Salt Lake City. Dr. Bates served as Metro Life Flight's Medical Director from 2008 until 2023 and then took on the role of EMS Division Director for the Department of Emergency Medicine. In addition to his administrative role, Dr. Bates works shifts on the aircraft four times a month. This year marked 20 years of service year with Metro Life Flight. The Air Medical Physician Association established the award in 2000 to recognize a physician who has made outstanding contributions to his or her own program. Since its founding in 1982, Metro Life Flight has provided the highest level of critical care transport – in the air and on the ground – while implementing the highest safety standards in the industry. That's not just marketing speak, Dr. Bates said, but tangible investments in our capabilities: Life Flight is one of only a few flight programs in the nation that operate with two pilots, which provides additional safety benefits. It's also one of only a handful of flight programs with physicians and nurse practitioners on flight crews, which bring advanced care to patients when and where they need it most – whether that is on the side of a highway or in a rural hospital. Last year, Metro Life Flight transported 4,289 patients by helicopter and ground transportation.

From common to complex, our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians are dedicated to providing the most advanced care for stroke, brain, spinal-cord and sports-related injuries. As one of the nation’s ?rst hospitals dedicated solely to rehabilitation, we're ready to help you restore function and keep you moving. Book an appointment with a top-rated caregiver today: https://lnkd.in/gaNuzg3T

An unfortunate truth is that as the weather gets colder, the more likely we will need to treat patients suffering from frostbite and hypothermia. Some of the most vulnerable to these dangerous conditions are the unsheltered, who oftentimes lack the appropriate resources to stay warm and safe. That's why we were proud to team up last week with the Sub Zero Mission for a clothing and winter gear donation drive at our Main Campus. Caregivers and members of the public were encouraged to "Stuff the Bus" with winter coats, hats, gloves, sleeping bags and new socks. Volunteers from Sub Zero Mission helped guide the effort, and will soon distribute the donated gear to those in need. Our thanks to the many caregivers that participated, as well as to the members of our Trauma and Burn Unit for organizing.

How are natural disasters such as hurricanes, fire, floods and tornados disproportionately affecting people from underrepresented backgrounds? A first-of-it's-kind study from two MetroHealth researchers offers answers.

We are thrilled to announce that our Center for Arts in Health has been honored with a first-place national award for the positive impact The Glick Center Art Collection has had on the patients, visitors and employees who spend time in the hospital tower. The Center for Arts in Health, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, received the Cam Busch Arts Transforming Environments Award from the National Association for Arts in Health. The award recognizes the collection of more than 1,000 works of art, including murals and photography commissioned for The Glick Center. With more than 74% of the artwork by local artists, The Glick Center reflects the community it serves. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gr7HFsgg

Thanks to their bravery and sacrifice, our veterans helped protect the freedoms we hold dear. And more than 200 of them continue to serve the community here at MetroHealth – as doctors, nurses, police officers, environmental service aides, volunteers, interns and in dozens of other roles. Join us in thanking them and veterans everywhere – today and every day.

Research is the critical gateway to outstanding patient care—and that’s especially true at the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute. Through research, our scientists and clinicians are pushing the boundaries of medical science, resulting in improving patient quality of life. Learn more about our researchers and clinical studies at https://lnkd.in/gxuSqsds.

Thanks to a neuroprosthetic implant and the support of caregivers at the MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute, Mike Cantu is regaining the fine motor skills he lost in a devastating accident as a teenager. As he relearns how to do simple tasks independently, Mike says this breakthrough has given him a new vision for his future – and hope he once thought impossible. Learn more about Mike's story: https://lnkd.in/gHZvQgCh