Cleveland Clinic Repairs Boy's Criss-Cross Heart
Surgeons corrected a rare heart condition in 4-year-old Wyatt Keller, who was discharged five days later.
Cleveland Health News
This page covers medical research, public health warnings, wellness trends, insurance changes and clinical developments. Reporting follows personal well-being decisions and the programs established by health systems across Cleveland.
Diseases
Bladder Cancer Rises Among Women Under 50
Cleveland Clinic researchers are investigating why bladder cancer appears to be increasing in younger women.
Children’s Health
MetroHealth Holds Reverse Trick-or-Treat Parade
Hospital staff visit pediatric patients to deliver holiday treats and cheer.
Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Would you reduce your alcohol consumption if you knew it physically damaged your brain's structure?
Researchers Identified Cause of Alcohol Brain Damage
A new study reveals that microglia cells, triggered by a specific protein, dismantle brain structures during heavy alcohol use.
Nutrition
Live Poll
Do you believe government-funded nutrition programs effectively support the needs of families in your community?
MetroHealth Receives $4.2 Million for WIC Services
The federal funding supports maternal and child nutrition programs across Cuyahoga County.
Wellness
Live Poll
Would you use mobile IV therapy services for your group's health or recovery needs?
Earth and Essence IV Spa Launches Mobile Wellness Services
The Cleveland-based provider brings intravenous hydration and wellness treatments directly to homes, offices, and events.
Regular subjects here include clinical research findings, public health agency guidance, updates to insurance coverage and new wellness initiatives. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Health care delivery in Cleveland remains shaped by the concentration of large hospital systems and their ongoing expansion. Insurance regulations and access to specialized care centers remain the two most common factors influencing local news cycles.