While several studies support music therapy’s benefits for reducing acute pain, few have examined which interventions are most effective or which patients are more likely to respond. New research from UH Connor Whole Health provides potential answers.

University Hospitals Urgent Care recently announced the relocation of its Chagrin Highlands center to a new facility in Orange Village. The new location will continue to provide trusted, convenient care with improved access for the community.

The FDA recently approved the weight loss drug Zepbound (tirzepatide) as a treatment for sleep apnea in adults with obesity. Here's what to know.

As we age, the immune system naturally weakens, making it more difficult to fight off infections and increasing the chances of certain diseases. To reduce health risks, adults 50 and over should consider these five vaccines.

Recently, we launched the Connected Care Team initiative at UH Lake West Medical Center, making it one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to go live with a whole-hospital virtual nursing program. This expansion builds on a successful initial phase.

More than 50% of adults in the U.S. take herbal or dietary supplements. But as supplement usage grows, supplement-related liver injury is increasing proportionally. Jacob Wolf, ND, UH Connor Whole Health, shares which supplements pose the highest risk.

We are proud to share that UH Seidman Cancer Center is a 2025 Catalyst Award finalist in the Quality Performance and Measures category for its innovative work improving data integration and enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of tumor registry processes.

University Hospitals and Hippocratic AI - the global leader and pioneer in generative AI healthcare agents - will launch a strategic collaboration to transform how patients are supported across the care journey. Learn more below.

New data shows that strokes increased nearly 15% in people ages 18 – 44 in the last decade. A University Hospitals stroke expert discusses what may be driving the trend and how to manage stroke risk.

University Hospitals recently became the first healthcare institution in the U.S. to install the Naeotom Alpha.Pro from Siemens Healthineers. Ultrafast scanning, high-resolution imaging & low radiation doses will enable new clinical insights.

A $3.5 million gift from Kathy Coleman to Because of You: The Campaign for University Hospitals will fuel the future of clinical trials at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Read more about this critical support below.

UH Seidman Cancer Center is the first medical center in the U.S. to implement the innovative Akesis Galaxy RTi device for patient treatments, while also serving as the flagship site for research and clinical demonstration of this advanced technology.

While only two dozen alpha-gal cases were documented in 2009, the migration of the Lone Star tick across much of the United States has resulted in a staggering 450,000 people now affected. Here's what to know about this unusual allergy condition.

We are pleased to announce a new urgent care facility in North Ridgeville. This new location – UH Urgent Care North Ridgeville – is part of a larger plan to deliver health care closer to where patients live, shop and work. Learn more below.

A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that it was feasible to conduct a live music-assisted relaxation and imagery session among patients admitted for pancreatic surgery. Read more about this innovative research and it's findings.

Research has shown that a popular GLP-1 weight loss drug may halt and even reverse severe liver disease in some patients. Hepatologist Dr. Seth Sclair explains more.

University Hospitals has received a $2.3 million grant from the @templetonfdn.bsky.social in support of a project to expand and spread the groundbreaking ‘Living and Leading with Love’ framework within the UH health system and beyond. Learn more below.

Advances in wearable technology have the potential to help active people – from weekend warriors to professionals – exercise smarter and safer. Dr. James Voos, University Hospitals Chairman of Orthopedics and head team physician for the Cleveland Browns, explains.

University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is the first site in the state of Ohio to clinically administer the FDA-approved Flyrcado™ (flurpiridaz F 18) injection to patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease. Read more.

Legionnaires’ disease is in the news after an outbreak in New York City sickened hundreds of people and led to five deaths. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Keith Armitage shares what you should know.

A new study reveals that some men who are diagnosed with “Grade Group one” (GG1) prostate cancer may actually be at higher risk than biopsy results suggest, according to research led by @weillcornell.bsky.social, University Hospitals Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University.

University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated discs. This minimally invasive surgery allows for many benefits, including less post-op pain, faster recovery and much more.

University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University recently celebrated a major milestone: more than 40 years of groundbreaking collaboration in radiology among the institutions and Siemens Healthineers. Learn more about this collaboration and its impact on patient care.

A novel study conducted at University Hospitals and the Cleveland VA shows that long-term dynamic exercise programs might have wider restorative effects on the brain signals of Parkinson’s Disease patients than previously thought.

Thanks to the extraordinary skill and dedication of caregivers across our system, University Hospitals has received numerous @americanheart.bsky.social Get With The Guidelines - Stroke quality achievement awards. Read more about this recognition below. #UHProud

We are proud to share that St. Baldrick's, the largest volunteer-driven organization funding childhood cancer research, has awarded a $200,000 research grant to John Letterio, MD, Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's.

For the 27th year in a row, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center has been named to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list for 2025–2026 — a testament to nearly three decades of excellence in patient care, innovation, and medical research.

There’s growing research that GLP-1 weight loss drugs may help treat heart disease, sleep apnea, kidney disease and other conditions. Dr. Ian Neeland, Director, Center for Cardiovascular Prevention, explains.

We are proud to share that Critical Path Institute’s® (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) will award a $200,000 grant to Carlos Subauste, MD, to advance a promising new therapy for inflammatory bowel disease. Read more below.

UH Seidman Cancer Center is the first medical center in the U.S. to implement the innovative Akesis Galaxy RTi device for patient treatments, while also serving as the flagship site for research and clinical demonstration of this advanced technology.

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is partnering with global healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovator Qure.ai to deploy chest X-ray AI. The goal: earlier identification of lung cancers. Here's how it works.

This week, our incredible team at UH TriPoint Medical Center enjoyed their annual caregiver summer picnic! We're so grateful for their dedication, whether they're caring for patients or working hard behind the scenes. Thank you, UH TriPoint caregivers, for all you do! #UHProud

University Hospitals is the first center in the U.S. to implement a global project to improve detection and care for axial spondyloarthritis – an often-undiagnosed type of arthritis caused by chronic inflammation. The aim: cut diagnosis time in half.

In Cuyahoga County, 13% of the population have been diagnosed with diabetes and an additional 33% have pre-diabetes. The new UH Diabetes Center at MidTown aims to bring care close to home for people living with diabetes and obesity.

Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life and more. But a program that teaches people how to “self-manage” the disorder is showing positive results.

According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, July has already seen the highest number of tick-related ER visits since 2017. Here's what to do after a tick bite.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute with its highest designation for quality outcomes for isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), also known as heart bypass surgery.

A new research paper adds to published data from early phase trials supporting the promise of immunotherapy in some patients with pancreatic cancer. UH Seidman Cancer Center's Dr. Jordan M. Winter explains more.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine. This award honors a physician-scientist who has moved science forward with achievements notable for innovation, creativity and the potential for clinical application.

A study published by researchers at UH Connor Whole Health & Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine revealed that Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine – when integrated with in vitro fertilization – improves patient-reported levels of stress, pain & anxiety within a single session.

In recognition of International Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, the Joanie & Tom Adler Bereavement Programs at UH MacDonald Women’s & UH Rainbow Babies Hospitals, along with the Auxiliary of University Hospitals, will host the 3rd annual Remembrance Walk.

We are proud to share that University Hospitals orthopedic physicians rank among the best in the nation for research, according to Avant-Garde Health. Read the full announcement below.

University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is the first site in the state of Ohio to clinically administer the FDA-approved Flyrcado™ (flurpiridaz F 18) injection to patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease.

We are proud to announce that Igho Ofotokun, MD, MSc, FIDSA, will join University Hospitals as Chair of the Department of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief. Dr. Ofotokun will begin his role on Oct. 1, 2025. Read more below.

University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is expanding advanced cardiac care and vascular services in the region through the addition of a structural heart program and new cardiac catheterization laboratory at UH Lake West Medical Center.

University Hospitals is proud to be part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Any child is eligible to receive a complimentary meal through the program. Find times and locations below.

A new visionary gift from the Veale Foundation will establish the University Hospitals Veale Healthcare Transformation Institute. The $23.5 million in support represents an investment in University Hospitals’ value-based care initiatives. Learn more below.

This weekend, more than 48 local teens battling cancer or in recovery, along with their special guests, will walk the red carpet at the “Let’s Glow” prom event hosted by Northeast Ohio Children’s Hospitals & Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.

@cuyahogacounty.bsky.social Healthcare Sector Partnership, in collaboration with @clevelandclinic.bsky.social & University Hospitals, is launching the Nursing Clinical Adjunct Faculty Initiative, expanding the region’s nursing education capacity & addressing a critical shortage.

University Hospitals is now offering endoscopic spine surgery for patients needing treatment for back pain due to herniated discs. This minimally invasive surgery allows for many benefits, including less post-op pain, faster recovery and much more.