Mercy Health Adds Urgent Care Center in Jungle Jim’s

Cleveland Clinic, one of seven sites of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative, is beginning a new project involving blood-based bio markers in the process of Alzheimer's diagnosis. This study will include 1,200 patients, age 55 and older, who show signs of cognitive impartment with no Alzheimer’s diagnosis, who will be tested with this new system over the course of 18 months. This study will be taking place at all Cleveland Clinic Center for Geriatric Medicine locations as well as Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health outpatient centers across Northeast Ohio. Read more

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley recently announced it is moving its Warren pediatrics office to the Warren G. Harding High School Wellness Center. This relocation will make pediatric care more accessible, providing well-child checks, sports physicals, immunizations as well as injury and illness treatment. This move will also enhance both the chronic and immediate health issues for students, treating a range from asthma and diabetes to common injuries. Read more

Salem Regional Medical Center’s Laboratory recently earned national recognition for quality and safety by once again achieving its accreditation from the College of American Pathologists, or CAP, with no deficiencies. Widely considered the gold standard in laboratory quality assurance, the CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program is recognized by the U.S. government as being equal to or more stringent than the government’s own inspection program. Read more

University Hospitals is investing $39 million to create a regional cancer hub at UH TriPoint Medical Center in Painesville. The new facility will consolidate cancer services from other UH locations while also expanding maternity care for premature infants. Read more