cleveland: Cleveland Clinic announced the launch of a new Women's Comprehensive Health Research Center dedicated to helping women in midlife and beyond thrive and easily access the specialized care they need. The center will focus on her four key areas of access, connectivity, education, and research and innovation to enable women to navigate their health journeys with confidence and clarity.
Maria Shriver, founder of Cleveland Clinic's Women's Alzheimer's Movement Prevention Research Center, will serve as chief visionary and strategic advisor for the new Women's Comprehensive Health Research Center. In her expanded role at Cleveland Clinic, Ms. Shriver will continue to use her expertise and influence to continue the conversation around women's health.
“Maria's unwavering commitment to raising awareness and driving meaningful change is perfectly aligned with the mission of our new center,” said Morton L. Mandel, CEO and president of the Cleveland Clinic. said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Her passion for improving the quality of care for women is amazing and will help transform the way we provide care for women now and in the future.”
The number of women in midlife who are in need of medical care continues to grow. According to 2020 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 63 million women in the United States are over the age of 50, and approximately 6,000 women enter menopause every day.
Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 80% of women over age 55 have at least one chronic disease (such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes). As a result, the need for medical care is increasing. More comprehensive medical care for women at this stage of life.
“I've always believed that our country needed a first-class comprehensive women's health center, and now we have one,” Shriver said. “Over the past few years, I have had the pleasure of working with so many talented and passionate physicians at Cleveland Clinic to bring this vision to life. This is a great place for women at every stage of life. , a place where you can feel seen, get the research you need, and get care from the brain to the bones. Today, we're excited about the well-deserved expansion of the WAM Prevention Research Center.”
The new center will focus on behavioral health, breast health, cardiovascular care, infant and maternal health centers, endocrinology and weight management, menopause, osteoporosis and metabolic bone density, health and disease prevention, healthy aging, The Women's Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Research Center will expand to serve patients in Ohio.
Through efforts focused on streamlining the booking process, strengthening outreach programs, and prioritizing health equity, the Center is making it easier for all women to receive the care they need at this critical stage of their lives. We are striving to A dedicated team of patient navigators will serve as your guide and provide support, information, and advocacy.
“Midlife is an important milestone and an empowering time for women to address health issues and focus on their future health. Menopause and hormonal health, reproductive health, mental health, chronic disease, prevention “Taking a holistic approach to care is critical to optimizing health outcomes,” said Berry Ridgway, M.D., chief of staff at the Cleveland Clinic. “Our priority is to help women at this stage in their lives make educated decisions about their health and access the services they need to thrive. , to make them feel heard and supported.”
Through an educational framework, the center provides support groups and online resources to help address health disparities, reach diverse communities, and close health literacy gaps. A pillar of the Center's mission is a dedication to advancing research and innovation specific to women in midlife.
Cleveland Clinic's Women's Comprehensive Health Research Center is available to patients in Ohio and Michigan, with plans to expand to Florida in the future. For more information about the center, visit clevelandclinic.org/caringforwomen.
