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Cleveland Clinic Launches Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center

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Cleveland Clinic recently announced the launch of its new Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center.

This program is designed to provide specialized care for women starting in midlife, a demographic that includes more than 64 million women in the U.S. (1)

In this article, we’ll explore the focus areas for the center and the importance of these services in the realm of women’s health. 

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What does the Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center do?

The Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center offers specialty care in the following areas: 

  • Behavioral health
  • Breast health
  • Cardiovascular care
  • Maternal health
  • Endocrinology and weight management
  • Menopause, osteoporosis and metabolic bone density
  • Wellness and disease prevention
  • Healthy aging

The center will also offer initiatives that are focused on streamlining appointment processes, enhancing outreach programs, prioritizing health equity, and offering support groups and online resources — all with the goal of helping more women access the care they need at their current life stage. 

Why is this news important?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 80% of women aged 55 and older have at least one chronic condition, such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.

Cleveland Clinic’s center will directly address this issue by providing more women with access to comprehensive medical care. According to a statement by Beri Ridgeway, M.D., Chief of Staff at Cleveland Clinic:

“Midlife is an important milestone and a time to empower women to address health issues and focus on future health. Taking a holistic approach, including menopausal and hormonal health, reproductive health, mental health, chronic conditions and preventive care, is critical to optimize health outcomes. Our priority is to help women in this stage of life make educated decisions about their health and have access to the services they need to thrive, while also feeling seen, heard and supported.”

It’s also a well-known fact that women’s health is largely understudied, and research in this area often lacks funding. (2) The center’s focus areas around research and innovation will address this problem directly.

Given these various factors, it’s a promising sign that one of the leading healthcare systems in the U.S. is investing heavily in women’s health. Along with other ongoing initiatives, such as President Biden’s executive order to advance women’s health research, this may set a precedent for other major healthcare players to follow suit. 

Key Takeaways

  • Cleveland Clinic has launched its new Women's Comprehensive Health and Research Center.
  • The center offers specialized care in various areas and initiatives aimed at improving access to medical care for women in middle age and beyond.
  • The investment by one of the leading healthcare systems in the U.S. in women's health is a promising signal for increased attention and resources in this area.

Cleveland Clinic recently announced the launch of its new Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center.

This program is designed to provide specialized care for women starting in midlife, a demographic that includes more than 64 million women in the U.S. (1)

In this article, we’ll explore the focus areas for the center and the importance of these services in the realm of women’s health. 

[signup]

What does the Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center do?

The Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center offers specialty care in the following areas: 

  • Behavioral health
  • Breast health
  • Cardiovascular care
  • Maternal health
  • Endocrinology and weight management
  • Menopause, osteoporosis and metabolic bone density
  • Wellness and disease prevention
  • Healthy aging

The center will also offer initiatives that are focused on streamlining appointment processes, enhancing outreach programs, prioritizing health equity, and offering support groups and online resources — all with the goal of helping more women access the care they need at their current life stage. 

Why is this news important?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 80% of women aged 55 and older have at least one chronic condition, such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes.

Cleveland Clinic’s center aims to address this issue by providing more women with access to comprehensive medical care. According to a statement by Beri Ridgeway, M.D., Chief of Staff at Cleveland Clinic:

“Midlife is an important milestone and a time to empower women to address health issues and focus on future health. Taking a holistic approach, including menopausal and hormonal health, reproductive health, mental health, chronic conditions and preventive care, is critical to optimize health outcomes. Our priority is to help women in this stage of life make educated decisions about their health and have access to the services they need to thrive, while also feeling seen, heard and supported.”

It’s also a well-known fact that women’s health is largely understudied, and research in this area often lacks funding. (2) The center’s focus areas around research and innovation aim to address this problem directly.

Given these various factors, it’s a promising sign that one of the leading healthcare systems in the U.S. is investing heavily in women’s health. Along with other ongoing initiatives, such as President Biden’s executive order to advance women’s health research, this may set a precedent for other major healthcare players to follow suit. 

Key Takeaways

  • Cleveland Clinic has launched its new Women's Comprehensive Health and Research Center.
  • The center offers specialized care in various areas and initiatives aimed at improving access to medical care for women in middle age and beyond.
  • The investment by one of the leading healthcare systems in the U.S. in women's health is a promising signal for increased attention and resources in this area.
The information in this article is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. This information should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting a doctor. Consult with a health care practitioner before relying on any information in this article or on this website.

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  1. Bureau, U. C. (2020). 2020 Census Results. Census.gov. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-results.html
  2. ‌Smith, K. (2023, May 3). Women’s health research lacks funding – these charts show how. Www.nature.com. https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-023-01475-2/index.html
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