• 206 pages

• 9 x 12

• Hardcover

• ISBN 978-1939710-802

• Copyright 2019

By Laura Taxel

The story of University Hospitals began 150 years ago on May 14, 1866. From its humble beginnings as a single hospital in a two-story wooden house in Cleveland, University Hospitals has grown into a multi-hospital health system that includes a thriving academic medical center, 18 hospitals, more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and dozens of medical practices working together to deliver the highest-quality care to more than one million people throughout 15 counties in Northeast Ohio.

As University Hospitals took shape over the years, it distinguished itself within the region and across the country. University Hospitals’ national reputation for providing high-quality care, its direct involvement in pioneering medical advancements and clinical discoveries, and a continued commitment to training the next generation of health care providers demonstrates that from the beginning, University Hospitals has exemplified its state mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

The history of University Hospitals is richly woven into the growth of the region, and having the trust and support of the people UH serves has enabled the health system to flourish through the decades and become a respected community leader.