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Cleveland Clinic Reaches Milestones in Heart Transplantation and Lung Transplantation
In July, Cleveland Clinic completed their 2000th heart and 2000th lung transplantations as the third program in the country to reach this landmark
In July, Cleveland Clinic completed their 2000th heart and 2000th lung transplantations as the third program in the country to reach this landmark. Cleveland Clinic is one of the largest heart transplant programs in the country with survival outcomes higher than the national average. (SRTR Data: Adult 1 yr survival: 97% {national avg 91%} and 3 yr survival: 88% {national avg 85%} Peds: 3 yr survival: 95% {national avg 89%})
Cleveland Clinic began innovative work on heart transplants in 1968, with the official beginning of the program in 1984. On average, Cleveland Clinic performs 50 to 60 transplants per year, including between 5 to 8 pediatric transplants per year. In 1998, a record-breaking year for the program, 113 patients were transplanted, including 8 pediatric patients.
Empowering Community Health Through Wellness and Faith
April 23rd 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. In the third episode, Camille Clarke-Smith, EdD, MS, CHES, CPT, discusses approaching community health holistically through spiritual and community engagement.
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Beyond Insulin: The Impact of Next-Generation Diabetes Technology
April 17th 2024Experts explain how new diabetes technologies like continuous glucose monitors are transforming care beyond intensive insulin therapy, offering personalized insights and improving outcomes for patients of all treatment levels.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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