University Hospitals of Cleveland
| University Hospitals / Case Medical Center | |
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 Front view of Lerner Tower |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Private |
| Hospital type | Academic |
| Affiliated university | Case Western Reserve University |
| Services | |
| Beds | 1032[1] |
| History | |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.uhhospitals.org |
| Lists | Hospitals in Ohio |
| Other links | List of hospitals in the United States |
University Hospitals of Cleveland (also called Case Medical Center) is a major not-for-profit medical center in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Case Medical Center is the primary affiliate hospital of Case Western Reserve University - a relationship that was first established in 1896.[2] With 150 locations throughout northeast Ohio, it encompasses a network of hospitals, outpatient centers and primary care physicians.
University Hospitals Case Medical Center is home to world-class clinical and research centers, including cancer,[3] pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics, spine, radiology, radiation oncology, neurosurgery neuroscience, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, organ transplantation, and human genetics.
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Rankings [edit]
- Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, is ranked #2 nationally for Neonatal Care by the U.S. News & World Report.[4]
- Department of Family Medicine is ranked #9 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.[5]
- Case Medical Center and Case School of Medicine together form the largest biomedical research center in Ohio.[6]
- In biomedical research, Case Medical Center ranks among top 15 centers in the United States with approximately $75 million in annual extramural research funding and a further $10 million in various clinical trials.
- University Hospitals of Cleveland also includes MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and Seidman Cancer Center (formerly known as Ireland Cancer Center), which holds the nation's highest designation by the National Cancer Institute of Comprehensive Cancer Center.
2009 U.S. News & World Report National Rankings'[7]
| Child Specialty | National Rank |
|---|---|
| Neonatal Care | 2 |
| Respiratory Disorders | 10 |
| Diabetes & Endocrine Disorders | 13 |
| Orthopedics | 13 |
| Neurology & Neurosurgery | 18 |
| Kidney Disorders | 19 |
| Digestive Disorders | 25 |
| Cancer | 30 |
| Adult Specialty | National Rank |
|---|---|
| Orthopedics | 20 |
| Diabetes & Endocrine Disorders | 21 |
| Cancer | 36 |
| Digestive Disorders | 38 |
| Geriatric Care | 40 |
| Respiratory Disorders | 42 |
Vision 2010 [edit]
Vision 2010 is the largest construction and upgrade project in the history of University Hospitals. New construction will include a new 200-bed cancer hospital (UH Seidman cancer center), upgraded emergency room facilities at CMC, a new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, and new construction at other hospital sites. The capital expenditure for this project, according to hospital press releases, is slated to be approximately US$1 billion.[8] Construction was originally due to be completed by the year 2010, but is not scheduled to be completed until May 2011.[9]
Notable alumni and faculty [edit]
- George Washington Crile (1910-1924 Chair of Surgery)[10] - Performed first blood transfusion. Established Lakeside Hospital of University Hospitals Case Medical Center,[10] and later co-founded Cleveland Clinic.
- Claude Beck (Surgery residency alum; 1924 -1971 Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery - first such position in US)[11] -
- Performed first surgical treatment of coronary artery disease (1935).[11]
- Performed first defibrillation using machine he built with James Rand (1947)[12]
- Developed concept of Beck's Triad.
- Started the first CPR teaching course for medical professionals (1950).
- Peter C. Agre (1978 Internal Medicine alumnus) - co-recipient 2003 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries that have clarified how salts and water are transported out of and into the cells of the body, leading to a better understanding of many diseases of the kidneys, heart, muscles and nervous system.[13]
- Alfredo Palacio (Internal Medicine alumnus) - President of Ecuador (2005–2007).
Notable patients [edit]
Patients treated at Case Medical Center include:
- Christopher Reeve, Superman actor who received a pacemaker respirator in March 2003.[14]
In popular culture [edit]
- In November 2009, ABC News' Nightline program broadcast a segment on Case Medical Center's care of critically ill Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 patients.[15]
- In February 2010, NBC's Today Show program broadcast a segment following Case Medical Center's Dr. Mauricio Arruda in the Cardiovascular operating room.[16]
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | About the School". Casemed.case.edu. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "University Hospitals | Cleveland, Ohio". Uhhospitals.org. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "Top American Hospitals - US News Best Hospitals". Health.usnews.com. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ "Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | Clinical Activities". Casemed.case.edu. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "Top American Hospitals - US News Best Hospitals". Health.usnews.com. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ [3][dead link]
- ^ Northeast Ohio. "University Hospitals' Vision 2010 projects". cleveland.com. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ a b "Surgical Residency Program: General Information: Chairperson’s Welcome Message". Case Surgery. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ a b [4][dead link]
- ^ Case faculty Claude Beck's first defibrillation article - "Ventricular fibrillation of long duration abolished by electric shock", JAMA, 1947.
- ^ "Peter Agre - Autobiography". Nobelprize.org. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ Gus Chan/Plain Dealer file. "Reeve hopes UH implant frees him from ventilator | cleveland.com". Blog.cleveland.com. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "University Hospitals". YouTube. 2008-04-14. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
- ^ "NBCNews.com Video Player". MSNBC. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
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