Julie Washington

Union president Patty Kane says the agreement will improve working conditions for nurses and ensure patients receive high-quality, compassionate care.

University of Cincinnati researchers found approaching cold fronts and the Bermuda High pressure system increase headache risk in the Northeast, with preventive medication showing promise in reducing weather-related migraines.

CMR-CLIP outperformed general-purpose AI models by more than 35% and maintained accuracy when tested on datasets from France and Florida.

Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals are meeting federal requirements, but health experts say posted prices may not reflect actual out-of-pocket costs for patients.

The health system says concentrating care at Cleveland's busiest children's hospital will strengthen outcomes rather than spreading expertise too thin across multiple centers.

The Akron hospital won't say whether it ended the year with a profit or loss after its sale to private equity.

University of Cincinnati researchers analyzed outcomes for more than 85,000 patients who underwent lung surgery, finding that smoking status affects complication rates but not short-term mortality.

Health officials say preliminary 2026 numbers show continued improvement in reducing lead levelsn in children, but Cleveland's lead poisoning rate still exceeds Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati and Columbus. Rental properties in older neighborhoods face the greatest risk.

Starting this fall, young patients can receive intensive mental health treatment during school hours and return home at night, addressing a critical gap in behavioral health care for Northeast Ohio youth.

Dr. Christine Alexander-Rager believes patients will forget the two-year delay once they experience the calming interior, easy navigation, and comprehensive services under one roof starting in July.