In spring 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic enveloped Ohio and the rest of the nation, Cera Flynn’s job suddenly changed. A former teacher who serves as an instructional coach for charter school teachers, Cera – used to hands-on, in-person, classroom-based training – switched exclusively to virtual, video-only engagements, and the nature of her work altered, too.
“Part of my job is to be intuitive and give teachers what they need in the moment,” says Cera. “When COVID-19 hit, what they needed most was somebody to listen to their frustrations, fears and anxieties, and to say we’re going to get through this.”
Cera with her twin sons, 8-year-old Aidan and Liam. (Courtesy: Cera Flynn)
In doing so, Cera is drawing on her own years of therapy and counseling to help manage and control her lifelong struggles with anxiety and depression. With the help of her longtime therapist, Adam Borland, PsyD, clinical psychologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Beachwood Family Health Center, Cera understands the impact stress and fear have on mental health.
“Being someone who struggles with mental health, I’ve learned through the years that I have to make it a priority. It’s not negotiable,” Cera adds. “If I don’t, it’s a domino effect and everything else starts to tumble.”
Nevertheless, the COVID-19 crisis has really put her ability to deal with these challenges to the test. Just as her job suddenly evolved in April, so, too, did the educational path for her twin sons, 8-year-old Aidan and Liam, who became online students.
Days after bringing Lily, a new puppy into the family (who turned out to have a serious medical condition requiring emergency care), Cera’s husband, Tim, came down with COVID-19 in early July. Again, quite suddenly, life changed and the family was forced to self-quarantine.
Cera felt overwhelmed. “It was crushing to try to manage it all by myself,” she explains. “When you’re in quarantine, you’re limited. My mom and other people couldn’t come in and help to take the kids, or do laundry or let me just lay down and take a nap. I felt like I was adrift.”
Doctors diagnosed Cera’s husband, Tim (far left), with COVID-19, in July 2020. (Courtesy: Cera Flynn)
Even in her most desperate hours, Cera has diligently practiced the coping techniques that work for her. She practices deep breathing, using a meditation/relaxation app on her smartphone and includes bursts of exercise, like a quick walk around the block. Additionally, she schedules check-in meetings with – or simply texts – Dr. Borland.
As she describes it, “I’ve talked with Dr. Borland multiple times over the past several weeks. Sometimes all you need is to have somebody you trust who can remind you of the self-care or coping mechanisms that are easy to forget during crisis times.”
According to Dr. Borland, COVID-19 has had a similar impact on many individuals, including several of his patients. “In situations like this, when things seem like they’re spinning out of control, it’s really important to shift your focus to what you do have control over,” he explains. “And that is prioritizing self-care without feeling guilty about it.” Especially for parents of younger children, caught up in a whirlwind of responsibilities amidst the COVID-19 crisis, feelings of guilt can be debilitating.
For example, Cera recalls a recent chat with one of her sons, who felt neglected because of the time required to care for Tim as well as their sick puppy. “As a parent, that makes me feel so bad. I told him I’m sorry, but that’s just how it has to be right now. I really try, but sometimes I can’t be 100% available to him,” Cera reveals. “I’m constantly aware how much the stress impacts the kids, too.”
Cera places a priority on self-care to help manage her mental health. (Courtesy: Scott M. Duncan Photography)
As Tim slowly recovers, Cera is hopeful their lives and routine will regain a semblance of normalcy in the coming weeks. Still, she knows struggles will reemerge in their lives, making her constant attention to self-care vitally important.
“You have to teach yourself to get out of that negative loop and take care of yourself. I don’t need that kind of thinking. What I need is a growth mindset of positive thinking, that I can get through this, I can get better, this isn’t forever,” Cera explains. “Just keep repeating it to yourself until you believe it.”
Dr. Borland notes mental health care, which was once stigmatized, is being embraced by more people – especially as the pandemic has gone on.
“For too long, there has been a negative stigma around mental health. But the last thing we need during a crisis, or any time, is for people to bottle up their emotions,” he says, adding that the availability of virtual visits makes counseling easier for many patients. “A therapy session is a safe place to talk and express concerns, frustrations and emotions. We all need that.”
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May 23, 2019
“The atmosphere of collaboration at Cleveland Clinic is not replicated in other places. The people here are unbelievable; they are always thinking about what is best for the patient. I love taking care of people and being innovative in how I can help them. The teamwork and success at Cleveland Clinic make that innovation possible.”
“Healthy Medina” Challenges Participants to Make Beneficial Lifestyle Choices
May 17, 2019
“I took part in every program offered in 2018,” says Betty. “I want to stay active and keep my weight, blood pressure and cholesterol numbers down. Healthy Medina helps with both through education and exercise.”
Lifeless Baby Born Without Heartbeat Defies Odds, Becomes Purdue Graduate
May 10, 2019
“The nurses told me later how you simply refused to give up, and that if anyone could succeed, you could.”
Lifelong Health Issues Can’t Keep Medina Man Down
May 10, 2019
“I wouldn’t be here without the great care I’ve received at Medina Hospital. Everyone there is fantastic. The nurses, who are my support group, are amazing – they don’t get enough credit for all they do.”
Altruistic Florida Organ Donor Sparks Multi-state Transplant Chain
May 7, 2019
“It’s hard to believe that one person could make such an impact. It’s unbelievable to me to think that I have saved a life.”
Headache Turns to Severe Stroke for 11-Year-Old Boy
May 3, 2019
“We weren’t sure he was going to make it the first days or that he would be able to respond to rehabilitation. To see how far he’s come has exceeded our expectations. We’re so proud of him.”
Two-time Cancer Survivor is “Living His Best Life” Following Bladder Preservation
May 2, 2019
“You can never let your guard down, but in between, you try to live the best life you can.”
Thankful Voice Center Patient Shares Story to Help Others
Apr 30, 2019
“I’m just so impressed with the Voice Center and the team there. All of these things I had no idea about – I want to share my story so more people will be aware of this great resource at Cleveland Clinic.”
Grandfather Holds Granddaughter for First Time After Focused Ultrasound Treats Essential Tremor
Apr 29, 2019
“It’s just amazing how well it worked. My hand stays still now. No more tremors. It’s unbelievable.”
Mom’s Tragic Death Provides Life-Saving Kidney Transplant for Daughter’s Boyfriend
Apr 25, 2019
“It means so much knowing that my mom can live on by donating her organs to Mike and others, so they can live normal lives again.”
Middle School Girl Is Seizure-Free After Brain Surgery
Apr 23, 2019
“I will forever be grateful to Dr. Bingaman. He saved my daughter’s life. I can’t wait to watch her grow up and be everything she dreamed to be.”
Student with Autism Earns Boy Scout’s Highest Honor
Apr 19, 2019
“Earning Eagle Scout was a great accomplishment for him, because it shows he can do so very difficult tasks, even with a disability.”
Medina Woman “Fights Back” Against Parkinson’s Disease
Apr 17, 2019
“Dr. Appleby and my family are very supportive. So are the people at the club – they are like family to me,”
Woman Cleared of Stomach Cancer After Innovative Endoscopic Surgery
Apr 10, 2019
“The good Lord has blessed me — and it was a blessing to have Dr. Bhatt and Cleveland Clinic.”
Beyond Weight Loss, Functional Ketogenics Program is Life-Changing for Cleveland Psychologist
Apr 4, 2019
“I’ve had to relearn everything I thought I knew about food. I do have to grocery shop and cook more often than I did, but it’s worth it.”
Grandfather Helps Pave the Way for Groundbreaking Heart Valve Procedure
Mar 29, 2019
“Before the procedure, I couldn’t do anything except sit around the house. Now, I can do just about anything. And I’m glad to have been a part of a study that has helped so many other people.”
Double-Lung Transplant and Triple Bypass Breathe New Life into Missouri Grandfather
Mar 29, 2019
“I’m doing everything in my power to not squander this gift I’ve been given. No matter what, I’m going to live every day to the fullest.”
Successful Bariatric Surgery Helps Mom Lose Weight and Gain a New Perspective on Life
Mar 26, 2019
“Now, I have a bright future. I’m more social, I talk to people I don’t know, and I have a different job. Before I wouldn’t have applied for a new job because of my size. I’m much happier.”
Son Donates His Liver to Save Mother’s Life
Mar 26, 2019
“I wasn’t scared. I had met the team and the surgeon and trusted them. I knew I was in good hands. My mom didn’t ask me, I just said I’d do it. Anybody would do anything for their mom. I felt lucky that I had a chance to help her.”
Airway Clinic Helps Young Girl Meet Challenges After Being Born Premature with Hydrops
Mar 19, 2019
“It’s such a comfort to have had the same providers involved in her care since she was born — and to have them working together to make decisions about what is most important for her at any given time.”
Lung Transplant Becomes the First Step in Treating Man with Scleroderma
Mar 18, 2019
“Two years ago, I was just focusing on work. But now I focus on life. Cleveland Clinic has given me a second life.”
3-Year-Old “Champ” and Family Are Champions for Rare Disease Research
Feb 28, 2019
“We knew that the only chance for William to have a cure and treatment is for research to be happening right now.”
3D Printing Helps Doctors Reconstruct Baby’s Malformed Heart
Feb 28, 2019
“Before, she was always tired and slept a lot because of her low oxygen levels. Now, she is up all the time and interacting with everyone. It’s a great thing.”
4-Year-Old Walks On Her Own Despite Battle With Rare Genetic Condition
Feb 27, 2019
“When Natalie started physical therapy, walking was not on her radar at all. That was always our dream, to see her walk independently.”
Olympic Basketball Coach Bounces Back After Painful Heart Condition
Feb 21, 2019
“I’m used to fending for myself. As an athlete, you get injured and you think you can fight through it. You know that your body can heal itself, but pericarditis is different. You can’t will yourself to get better.”
Collaboration Between Heart, Lung and Infectious Disease Specialists Helps Patient Breathe a Little Easier
Feb 20, 2019
“I’m happy to say I feel great. I went skiing just 12 weeks after surgery. And I’ll continue to come to Cleveland Clinic for care. I have no problem driving five hours to get world class service.”
Boy’s Miraculous Recovery Offers Hope for Others with AFM
Feb 15, 2019
“We didn’t know what we were going to do. I knew right away it was something neurological, but what?”
Couple Married 64 Years Undergoes Same Treatment for Same Heart Condition
Feb 14, 2019
“We couldn’t wait to have the procedure, and now we both feel so much better.”
Parkinson’s Patient is Tremor-free After Deep Brain Stimulation
Feb 13, 2019
“It’s a gift that Cleveland Clinic has given me, and I can’t waste it. If I can help one person make up their mind to move forward and have this procedure done, it’s worth it.”
Rabbi Donates Second Organ to Stranger, Saves Dying Father of Three
Feb 11, 2019
“Being a donor is my way of thanking God that I can bring a husband back to his wife, a father back to his children.”
Teen Makes Sports Comeback After Infection Causes Heart to Stop Beating
Feb 5, 2019
“It never crossed my mind that I wouldn’t be able to play again. When people find out what happened, they’re kind of shocked that I’m fine now. I guess my case was very out of the ordinary.”
Missionary With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Returns to Helping Others After Clinical Trial Success
Jan 30, 2019
“We love people. We feel like our purpose is to make life better for people. I’m blessed that my treatment worked and we can still do God’s work.”
Gastrointestinal Patient Forms Close Bond with Nurses During Multiple Surgeries
Jan 28, 2019
“Coleen and Terri were unbelievably supportive. Without their help, I would not be where I am today. They quickly gained my complete trust and helped me thrive despite a very difficult medical situation. I am so incredibly grateful for the amazing care I received at Cleveland Clinic; it’s unparalleled.”
Pediatric Heart-Liver Transplant Patient is a “Walking Miracle”
Jan 28, 2019
“What Isabel went through was awful, but we had the best caregivers and support… Unless I tell someone, or someone asks, you’d never know that she is a walking miracle.”
10 Years Later, Neurosurgeon Celebrates with Cancer Patient Given Three Years to Live
Jan 21, 2019
“It was clear at our first meeting that Dr. Benzel wasn’t looking at Albina’s case as a challenge or a statistic or a procedure. He was looking at Albina as a human being with four small children, who deserved all of his knowledge and effort, despite the long odds.”
Teen Born With Three Underdeveloped, Webbed Fingers On Left Hand Becomes Classical Pianist
Jan 3, 2019
“I still remember the first talk with him. He basically said Daisey can play piano, she can play (other) instruments. Dr. Seitz has always been very encouraging.”
Church Bulletin Leads to Priceless Gift in Mother’s Cancer Fight
Dec 24, 2018
“I gave her a liver, and received a relationship with Carole and her family in return. That was a pretty good trade off.”
Businessman Celebrates New Heart With the Cardiologists Who Helped Save his Life
Dec 20, 2018
“But I think having a positive outlook on life has a lot to do with it, too.”
Routine Ultrasound Identifies Fetal Heart Condition During Pregnancy
Dec 19, 2018
“Overall, Parker is doing great, she’s very active and progressing normally. She is our little miracle!”
Mother Names Baby After Cancer Doctor Who Saved Her Life
Dec 19, 2018
“We should speak plainly to patients and have an honest discussion. We shouldn’t hide behind complicated medical terms, which we often use as a shield when we feel uncomfortable.”
Shared Medical Appointments Help Woman Lose Weight, Gain Health
Dec 10, 2018
“My energy level is up. This program has made such a difference for me. I will probably stick with it forever — to maintain my health even after I meet my goal weight.”
Toddler Beats Cancer Twice, Celebrates First Birthday at Home
Dec 6, 2018
“And they never left without asking if there is anything they could do for us. Little things like that make a huge difference when you’re stuck living in a hospital.”
Patient’s Sleep Transformed After Using Alternative CPAP Device
Dec 5, 2018
“I noticed a change with my sleeping right away. I slept all night and didn’t snore. No more nightmares or gasping for breath.”
Medical Weight Management Program Helps Man Shed 100 Pounds and Reverse Diabetes
Dec 4, 2018
“The biggest thing is having a renewed outlook on life. I feel like I’m 25! This program has been a game changer.”
Innovative Procedure Breathes New Life into Pulmonary Patients
Dec 3, 2018
“Now I can do the things I need and I want to do. I’m even considering going back to teaching after the procedures are complete. I have a new lease on life.”
Breast Cancer Patient Receives Unexpected Benefit from Heart-Sparing Radiation Treatment
Dec 3, 2018
“It doesn’t do you any good to get down. You’ve got to stay positive.”
Strangers No More: Living Donor and Liver Transplant Recipient Climb Mountain Side-by-Side
Dec 3, 2018
“I feel like I’m back to where I was four years ago, thanks to Mark. He is one of those rare people who will unselfishly do what he can for someone in need.”
7-Year-Old Stroke Patient Saved By Quick Response and Timely Surgery
Nov 29, 2018
“Other than wearing a medical alert bracelet and taking a children’s aspirin once a day, he’s back to normal. And happy.”
Determined to Dance: 80-Year-Old Renews His Favorite Pastime Thanks to Physical Therapy
Nov 28, 2018
“When something happens to you, you have to face reality. I had my angels around me. I had a wonderful team.”
‘Chemo Bath’ Helps Woman with Ovarian Cancer Defy Life Expectancy
Nov 26, 2018
“I think it’s allowed me to still be here, I’ve been very blessed… The treatments are just part of my routine now, just something you have to do, like taking a pill.”
Same Diagnosis, Same Prognosis: Husband and Wife Battling Breast Cancer, Together
Nov 20, 2018
“When you have cancer, attitude plays a really important role in recovery. And so does having strong support. Jane was very supportive of Ken throughout his situation, and Ken has always been there for Jane, too.”
Cooling Cap Helps Mom Go Through Chemotherapy Without Losing Hair
Nov 19, 2018
“I tried it because the loss of your hair is the most visible sign that you’re going through something traumatic. You lose so much during the (cancer treatment) process, I wanted to keep one part of my identity intact.”
Endoscopic Spine Surgery Relieves Arthritic Back Pain
Nov 16, 2018
“I can’t say enough good things about my doctors at Cleveland Clinic. Why go anywhere else when you have one of the best hospitals in the world so close to home?”
Nighttime Dialysis Offers Better Option for Cleveland Woman
Nov 15, 2018
“I feel a lot better afterward. The nurses tell me I look so well rested. Nocturnal HD has been a real godsend for me. I’m not rushing all the time anymore.
Healing with a Positive Mindset
Nov 12, 2018
“This was my new job — to stay positive, to stay alive, to get out of that bed and to walk.”
First-Time Parents Grateful for Newborn’s Lifesaving Care
Nov 6, 2018
“Unless something happens, you don’t realize we have a world class medical facility right in our own backyard. The Cleveland Clinic is like an international airport waiting room. People come from all over the world to get that care.”
Endoscopic Spine Surgery Corrects Woman’s Scoliosis
Oct 25, 2018
“As soon as I was free of the anesthesia and pain medication, I became very aware that my back pain was gone.”
Radiosurgery for Spine Tumor Keeps Man on His Motorcycle
Oct 24, 2018
“I’m thankful to be at Cleveland Clinic, where I have access to clinical trials and innovative treatments like SRS.”
One Easy Treatment Stops Woman’s Spine Tumor and Relieves Neck Pain
Oct 23, 2018
“I can’t say enough good things about SRS. My neck used to hurt so badly that I could barely dress myself. Now I can hardly remember what that felt like.”
Patient Dressed as Batman Celebrates Last Day of Cancer Treatment
Oct 22, 2018
“I know men are often slow to get treatment, but I’m glad I went to the doctor as soon as I noticed my symptoms. I hope all men will do as I did — just swallow their pride and go see the doctor.”
New Orleans Woman With Rare Disease Gets Second Chance at Life
Oct 17, 2018
”Throughout the program I cried, laughed and learned from patients and caregivers. The program changed my mindset and taught me how to live with CIPO. It was the first time I realized I could actually live with this rare disease.“
Cleveland Clinic Performs its First Three-Way Kidney Transplant Swap
Oct 15, 2018
“If he wouldn’t have stepped up and done this, I would be hooked up to a kidney dialysis machine three days a week. Thanks to him, I have a new life.”
Patient and Surgeon Take on Cancer with ‘One Punch’
Oct 15, 2018
“Dr. Aucejo and the team at Cleveland Clinic saved my life. And while I can’t quite shake the feeling that I’m still fighting a killer that I can’t see, I’m living life to the fullest. I am so grateful for the opportunity to spend more time with my wife and two sons.”
Radiosurgery Treats Patient’s Spine Tumor Quickly and Painlessly
Oct 15, 2018
“He’s doing so well because of SRS. I don’t want to even fathom if he had taken another route. I’m so glad that Cleveland Clinic offers the SRS option for challenging cancer tumor treatment.”
Routine Physical at Cleveland Clinic Florida Saves Patient’s Life
Oct 3, 2018
“Cleveland Clinic was wonderful. They were with me every step of the way. I think they found almost all of the nicest people in the whole world and put them in one place at Cleveland Clinic.”
Family Travels 4,000 Miles from Peru for Child’s Lifesaving Surgery
Oct 3, 2018
“We were part of one big family at Cleveland Clinic. They treated my baby with so much care and love. Marco was in such good hands with Dr. Najm — he was the one who saved his life. But, it was also because of all of the caregivers that our experience at Cleveland Clinic was wonderful.”
Dallas Physician-turned-patient Travels to Cleveland Clinic for Specialized Complex Care
Sep 28, 2018
“All of a sudden, you’re a patient, and you’re no longer a physician. You don’t have any control over the way you’re treated, but at Cleveland Clinic, it’s like you are suddenly number one.”
Patient with “Sunken Chest” Celebrates Life After Surgery
Sep 27, 2018
“All my problems are gone. I have no more chest pains…I can move around a lot. Sometimes I forget that I had the surgery…I have so much more energy. I feel so much happier.”
Patient Gets Specialty Care at Home with Express Care Online
Sep 21, 2018
“You don’t have to be computer savvy. If you own a smartphone or tablet, then you probably already know enough to be able to use Express Care Online.”
Doctor Reconstructs Man’s Bladder Using His Small Intestine
Sep 21, 2018
“Look, I work with a bunch of guys and they never want to get their prostate checked. I tell them ‘It’s no big deal. Go to the doctor before it’s too late’.”
“Half the Man I Used to Be” Thanks to Lifestyle Medicine
Sep 14, 2018
“We have some of the world’s best healthcare and greatest clinicians right here in Northeast Ohio.”
Two Brothers Overcome Prostate Cancer at Same Time
Sep 14, 2018
“Like most men, it took me five years to go to the doctor when I had urination problems. Now, Ricky and I tell people all the time – you’ve got to be alert about these things.”
Husband Fighting Rare Cancer After Wife Persisted He Seek Second Opinion
Sep 14, 2018
“Most doctors don’t call you, especially when they don’t know you, but he called us right back and answered all of our questions. Dr. Rubin and the other specialists aren’t intimidating. They’re comforting and make sure you understand what they’re saying.”
Opera Singer and Longtime Doctor Bond Over Shared Health Experiences
Sep 13, 2018
“I remember thinking, ‘This is a very different doctor.’ And when she talked, it was a combination of the best medical professional I’d ever met and a sorority sister. I just felt this this kinship.”
Innovative Jaw Surgery Changes Baby’s Life
Sep 12, 2018
“This surgery obviously completely changed Damian’s life. I’m just so glad that we have that with the whole Cleveland Clinic team. They have the best communication I’ve ever seen.”
Functional Medicine Helps Woman Regain Her Life After 44 Years of Chronic Pain
Sep 4, 2018
“I can’t tell you how many doctors I’ve visited over my lifetime, probably 25-30. They would treat each individual symptom, but no one knew how to cure me.”
High-powered Imaging Solves Mystery of Teen’s Seizures
Aug 31, 2018
“For a long time, I didn’t think I was going to graduate high school or go to college. My attitude has changed. I’m definitely a lot happier.”
After 100 Days in the Hospital, Heart Transplant Recipient Celebrates 21st Birthday
Aug 31, 2018
“I wasn’t expecting to have a heart transplant at 20. I’m just really thankful I was given the opportunity, and it ended up saving my life.”
Construction Worker Reunites with Lakewood Caregivers Who Saved His Life
Aug 29, 2018
“You don’t realize what you guys did for me and my family. You saved a father of five daughters.”
Baby Born After Unconventional Delivery Celebrates First Birthday
Aug 28, 2018
“It’s a great wonder to look back and realize how far we’ve come with everything and how far we’ll continue to grow.”
Boardman Man Saves Time and Aggravation with Express Care Online
Aug 27, 2018
“My online appointments enable me to have more time to do that and to spend quality time with my family. I love Express Care Online.”
Rehabilitation Therapies Help Former Athlete Regain Strength and Mobility
Aug 21, 2018
“Without that team, Dr. Anton and my rehabilitation therapists, Cleveland Clinic and God, I would not be where I am today.”
Daughter Gives Dad a Priceless Gift for Fathers’ Day
Aug 16, 2018
“I’m blessed to have her in my life, that she would think enough of me to do this for me. I don’t think there’s anything I can think of that would be a better gift than the one I got.”
Strong Will and Positive Attitude Helps Patient Fight Breast Cancer
Aug 16, 2018
“Cleveland Clinic Florida was awesome. They made me feel like I was part of their family and I felt very comfortable. They helped me navigate through all my procedures and doctor visits. My goal was to get to the finish line.”
Road to Recovery: Woman is Youngest Patient in United States to Receive Face Transplant
Aug 14, 2018
“I am forever grateful for the care this hospital has given me and continues to offer on my journey of recovery and healing.”
Sudden Cardiac Death Patient Celebrates Re-birthday Every Year
Aug 13, 2018
“I’m so thankful to everyone in the ER and Dr. Fromkin because they didn’t give up on me.”
Sisters Share Love and Kidney After Transplant Procedure
Aug 13, 2018
“I wanted to make sure that I wouldn’t have any regrets. So I thought through and processed all of that. But the answer was always the same, and I kept coming back to, ‘I want to do this, I need to do this, no one is making me do this.’”
Cleveland Barber “Pays It Forward” and Becomes Advocate for Minority Men’s Health
Aug 7, 2018
“I’m very thankful I had that test. That’s a testimony about going to the doctor that I share with my customers every day.”
Cancer Patient Finds Relief in Clinical Trial
Jul 31, 2018
“If you had told me I would feel this good a year ago, I wouldn’t have believed you. Every day has been better than the previous day.”
Michigan Woman’s Epilepsy Meds Adjusted Via Virtual Visit
Jul 19, 2018
“I couldn’t drive myself to Cleveland Clinic, so this was a great option. I’m a big fan of technology, and the process was super simple and straightforward. I logged in from my phone.”
One Year After Deep Brain Stimulation for Stroke, Patient’s Life is Transformed
Jul 18, 2018
“Last year, I couldn’t move my left arm too much, I really couldn’t do much of anything. But this year was different… I was so happy that I can do the stuff I love again.”
Innovative Microcoil Procedure Shows Promise for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Jul 17, 2018
“They found I had lung cancer, they took it out, and I never even had any pain”
Indiana Woman Can See Her Physician With the Click of a Button
Jul 11, 2018
“If someone was thinking about using Express Care Online, I’d say ‘What are you waiting for? Your time is valuable!’”
Twenty-Four Years After Donating a Kidney, Mother Inspires Daughter to Do the Same
Jul 10, 2018
“When it became clear I would be a suitable candidate, I felt comfortable. I was glad to give my cousin a chance.”
Inseparable Sisters Join Fit Youth and Learn Lifetime Health Habits
Jun 27, 2018
“Fit Youth was an amazing program that inspired me to inspire my children to make healthy choices. We went through this journey together.”
Leadless Pacemakers Are Minimizing Minimizes Problems for Patients
Jun 26, 2018
“Now that I’ve got my scar covered, you would never know I had pacemaker surgery. Cleveland Clinic holds a special place – literally – in my heart.”
Courageous Teen Vows to Keep Winning Battle with Rare Neurological Disorder
Jun 15, 2018
“Small moments are just so precious to me now. I’m 14 years old and I almost died at 13. So, I’ve got to live for every moment I have.”
Fit Youth Program Helps Young Boy to Gain Confidence, Encourage Others
Jun 14, 2018
“We educated the rest of our family and incorporated what we learned at home. We changed our way of life by making healthy choices, and it is all due to Fit Youth.”
Cleveland Meteorologist Weathers Vocal Surgery
Jun 12, 2018
“Each and every day my vocal cords got stronger and I was able to talk a few minutes more.”
3-Year-Old with Rare Lymphatic Disorder Enjoys Normal Life
Jun 12, 2018
“It’s not only the medical support that has been so wonderful, I feel that Adrian’s doctors really care for him. The nursing staff is especially excellent.”
A Quick Save Protects Hockey Player with Heart Syndrome
Jun 4, 2018
“Dr. Aziz reassured us that everything would be fine and that Patrick would be the same active boy he had always been.”
One of the Youngest-Known Burkitt Leukemia Patients is Loving Life in Remission
May 30, 2018
“The mission is to assist people in overcoming obstacles. It’s an opportunity for everyone to share their inspirations. And for all of us to learn from each other.”
Kidney Transplant Donor “Swap” Creates a Lifetime Bond
May 22, 2018
“It has been remarkable to meet ‘new family.’”
Patient Gets Innovative Breast Reconstruction at Medina Hospital
May 21, 2018
“I can’t say enough good things about the care at Medina Hospital. They had worked so hard to get ready for me, and they were excited about the new type of surgery happening there.”
Group Visits Help Patient Lose 60 Pounds
May 18, 2018
“The outcome has been amazing. I feel great, although I’m still working on a few things. The results don’t happen overnight and it takes work, but it has been an awesome journey.”
Brain Mapping Surgery Gives Family New Life for Epileptic Child
May 17, 2018
“We knew Hazel was in the best hands with Dr. Bingaman and his team of caregivers at Cleveland Clinic.”
Advanced Stroke Procedure Saves Patient After Deep Brain Bleed
May 17, 2018
“I’m not as good as new, but my daily routine is pretty much the same. I can drive, we can travel. I’m independent.”
Rare Brain Condition Prompts Doctors to Perform Unconventional Delivery
May 9, 2018
“We’ve been through so much, but we’ve had wonderful support every step of the way from the doctors and our family.”
Man Walks 357 Miles From Ohio To White House One Year After Heart Transplant
May 8, 2018
“It would be another way to say thank you for a gift I’ll never be able to repay.”
Meet The Transplant Recipient With Same Heart for 30 Years
May 7, 2018
“My parents and I said we’re not going to quit. Let’s get on the heart transplant waiting list… That was the beginning of my new life.”
Ohio Woman Regains Active Lifestyle Thanks to Biologic Asthma Therapy
Apr 30, 2018
“I can absolutely do everything I could do before I became sick, going to the store, running here, there, everywhere, chasing the dogs; just every day normal life is totally 100 percent better.”
Meet the Father Whose Transplanted Lungs Have Lasted 26 Years
Apr 23, 2018
“Kim has always been supportive and helpful. I can truly say that if it wasn’t for her, I probably wouldn’t be here.”
The Long Journey to Save a Boy’s Hand
Apr 18, 2018
“They used world class technology, world class knowledge to make sure Salman had the best results. I’m grateful for that.”
Young Adult With Autism Makes Remarkable Transformation, Now Pursuing College Degree
Apr 11, 2018
“She [Dr. Ahuja] has helped him think and speak for himself. We’ve watched him blossom into an independent young man.”
High-risk Patient Benefits From New Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
Apr 4, 2018
“I have a wood shop where I build short wave radios, and now I can work in the shop all day. The procedure is a terrific advancement in science. It’s made a tremendous improvement in my life.”
Bionic Prosthetic Arm Restores Sensation for Marine Veteran
Apr 3, 2018
“It’s part of who I am… These are things that may not seem like a big deal, but that really make a difference in someone’s life.”
Brain Cancer Survivor Reunites With Her Doctors After 18 Years
Mar 30, 2018
“A lot of great things have happened in my life because of this brain tumor. Amazing things, actually. Every day, I feel, is a bonus. Every day I can get up, I’m grateful. And I want my doctors to know that.”
Innovative Surgical Technique Treats Young Mom Diagnosed with Rectal Cancer
Mar 22, 2018
“Before coming to Cleveland Clinic, I thought a permanent colostomy was my only option. Because I’m likely to survive a long time, I’m so grateful that I’m going to live my life normally.”
Clinical Trial Uses Patient’s Own Immune System to Fight Bladder Cancer
Mar 19, 2018
“I’m so impressed with Cleveland Clinic, the many resources available, and the friendly and knowledgeable team of health professionals who have supported me throughout this journey. This clinical trial has been life-changing for me.”
Mom is One of First Patients to Receive New Heart Valve
Mar 8, 2018
“I think going back to the stadium will be much easier with my new-found stamina. I’m ready to start a new chapter.”
New Option Helps Preserve Fertility for Breast Cancer Patients
Mar 5, 2018
“We’re so grateful to Dr. Moore for suggesting fertility preservation at the time of my breast cancer diagnosis. While I couldn’t really think about it at the time, thanks to her, we now have two little girls who love each other, and we love both of them so much.”
Colon Cancer Patient Attributes Recovery to Coordinated Team of Physicians and Nurses
Feb 28, 2018
“I had great confidence in the relationship between Dr. Kessler and Dr. Khorana. It was clear they were in constant contact about my care and worked very well together. For me, that was an extra level of reassurance and confidence that we’re all part of the same team.”
Bariatric Surgery Patient Sheds Pounds and Defeats Diabetes
Feb 22, 2018
“It helped going in to know that I had the best on my side. The team was, and continues to be, there for me. Eight years out, and they are still there for me. It hasn’t been an easy process, but with a positive attitude and sticking to doctor’s orders, I’ve never felt better in my life.”
Nurse Gets Second Chance at Life After Bariatric Surgery
Feb 22, 2018
“I was only in the hospital for a day, then went home, and it was wonderful. I could just tell that my new life began. I sat down and looked out the window, and instead of feeling like I was going to watch the world go by, I knew I was going to be able to move again and be part of it.”
Virtual Visits Become Lifeline for Patient with Narcolepsy
Feb 20, 2018
“She knows the brain better than anybody else, as far as I’m concerned. She understands how I’m stuck with these medications and continues to help me search every avenue, including endocrinology and functional medicine.”
Teen from Dubai Travels the Globe to Find Treatment for Blood Disorder
Feb 9, 2018
“The caregivers at Cleveland Clinic didn’t treat me like a patient, but like a son.”
Boy Who Had Hole in His Heart Celebrates First Birthday
Feb 6, 2018
“The surgery was on Wednesday, and by Friday morning, Jeremiah was breathing easily on his own. It was amazing.”
Dad Walks Daughter Down the Aisle After CPR Saves His Life
Feb 1, 2018
“I’m so appreciative of what they did for me. A lot of things had to come together that day to keep me alive.”
Young Mother Has Hope and Health After a New Technique for Treating Kidney Cancer
Jan 31, 2018
“I was in disbelief,” recalls Jessica. “Here I was about to find out if I was having a boy or a girl, and instead I’m learning I have cancer.”
Pediatric Cancer Survivor Shares His Story to Help Kids Fighting Cancer
Jan 23, 2018
“I hope that by sharing details of my pediatric cancer experience, I can help kids who are fighting cancer now by showing them there is hope, because I’m now able to live the life I want to live.”
Pediatric Cancer Patient and Physician Motivate Each Other
Jan 18, 2018
“From the bottom of our hearts, we’re really, truly thankful to everyone at Cleveland Clinic — the doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, child life specialists, receptionists and others who have been part of this journey.”
Mom is Cancer Free After Breakthrough Gene Therapy Treatment
Jan 17, 2018
“You have to think of yourself not as a patient but as a pioneer. A year ago, I didn’t know if I’d still be alive today. It shows the importance of being an advocate for yourself.”
High School Football Player Tackles Rare Cancer Head-On
Jan 11, 2018
“Anything that happens to you in life, you can’t just stand there and let it hit you. You gotta fight back, and you always have to fight your hardest.”
4-Year-Old Leukemia Survivor Enjoys First Christmas at Home
Dec 22, 2017
“We’re really excited that there is no evidence of the leukemia more than two years after transplant. It’s something to celebrate.”
Virtual Visits Connect Patient with Orthopaedic Specialist for a Positive Outcome
Dec 19, 2017
“We’ve got great surgeons in the area that we live in, but we don’t have a Dr. Joseph Iannotti and I don’t know any other way we could have done this unless we could have done it via the internet through virtual visits. It worked out beautifully.”
Patient is Opioid Free After Spending 20 Years Addicted to Pain Medications
Dec 15, 2017
“Now, I have the chance to have a normal life. And to be happy living it. I’ve been given a gift, and I’m so thankful.”
Miracle Baby Born 16 Weeks Early Beats Odds
Dec 14, 2017
“Dr. Michelle and the caregivers in the NICU are truly special people. They laugh with you on the good days and hold your hand on the bad ones. Because of their care and my daughter’s will to live, I get to watch Holly laugh, clap and play.”
Four-Year-Old Boy Meets Lifesaving Liver Donor from Halfway Around the World
Dec 7, 2017
“When I saw (Becky), I just wanted to go hug her. How can I thank her for this precious gift? Because of her generosity, she saved my son’s life.”
Alive — and Thriving — Thanks to Cancer Research
Dec 7, 2017
“Enrolling in a clinical trial is one of the most altruistic things you can do — letting yourself be studied and scrutinized at an extremely high scientific level to help the patients of tomorrow.”
Teacher Learns Valuable Lessons About Weight Loss
Dec 1, 2017
“Diets didn’t, don’t, and will never work for me. It was my lifestyle that needed changing… I feel so much better. I’m truly happy. I feel full of energy and I’m loving life!”
Unique Weight Management Program Helps Patient End Yo-Yo Dieting
Nov 27, 2017
“I think my success can be credited to using every tool the TRIM-LIFE program provided. Everything feels really different this time – I’m focused on achieving overall good health, and a healthy weight is just one aspect of that.”
Gamma Knife Procedure Gives Patient Hope
Nov 14, 2017
“I’ve gone through a lot every year, whether it’s radiation or surgery… I’m so glad that Dr. Chao wanted me to wait for this new machine, said it would be better for me and I didn’t have to have that head brace bolted to my skull. The procedure was maybe 11 or 12 minutes and it was done. No different from an MRI.”
Out of Town Heart Patient Uses New Technology For Treatment
Nov 3, 2017
“I know doctors are under pressure to see many patients, but Dr. Tarakji told me he had as much time as I needed. We talked until I couldn’t think of any more questions.”
Rare Surgery After Cancer Saves Young Boy’s Leg
Oct 26, 2017
“He’s happy and he’s running and he’s having fun with his friends. That’s all I could ever hope for.”
Physician Father and Son Encourage Other Men to MENtion It®
Oct 4, 2017
“When it comes to health, I think as men we like to say I’d rather not know. In my case, I needed to know in order to make the right decision for me.”
Breast Cancer Patient Finds Comfort in New Cancer Center
Sep 29, 2017
“A big thing for me that I wanted most out of this whole cancer treatment was if I can keep my life as close to normal as possible, that was going to be a win for me.”
Cancer Survivor Draws on His Experience as a Patient to Help Others
Sep 29, 2017
“From my doctors and nurses, to the medical technicians and the redcoat volunteers… every single person… every single day… every single need of mine was met with compassion.”
After 18 Months in NICU, Baby Celebrates Second Birthday at Home
Sep 26, 2017
“Crosby touched the lives of everyone in the NICU, and taught us to never, ever give up.”
Seven-Month-Old Baby with Rare Disease Has Successful Bone Marrow Transplant
Sep 25, 2017
“I’m so grateful for Dr. Hanna and all of the Cleveland Clinic caregivers we came into contact with — from housekeeping to nurses to doctors. They were all part of Team Denniya.”
Coming to America for Cancer Care
Sep 21, 2017
“Dr. Hanna tried to keep it simple and not worry me,” says Karim. “He admitted me to the hospital right away and started chemotherapy.”
Baseball Coach Battles Brain Tumor with Lifestyle Change
Sep 19, 2017
“While other doctors supported the changes I’d made to my diet and exercise regimen, Dr. Golubic provided me with actual data that reinforced that my lifestyle changes were making a difference… being a part of my own care makes a big difference – it’s very empowering.”
College Student Overcomes Pediatric Disease and Pushes on With Life
Sep 14, 2017
“Dr. T was amazing. She was always up front with me and explained everything so well.”
Shared Medical Appointments Help Patient Get Pain, Stress and Diet Under Control
Sep 11, 2017
“At the very first appointment, they did acupuncture… Before I knew it, I had needles in me! I went home feeling completely drained. I took a nap, which is something I never do. When I got up, I felt like 50 percent of my pain was gone… The pain management SMAs were by far the best medical visits I’ve ever gone to.”
Bilateral Kidney Cancer Survivor Appreciates Time with His Son
Sep 6, 2017
“I just consider myself very lucky to have gone through what I have gone through and still be able to be there for my son when he needs me most.”
Patient Enjoys the Convenience of Online Medical Appointment
Sep 5, 2017
“The appointments are so convenient and are such a timesaver… I think Jojo really liked it because he didn’t have to get dressed and brush his teeth.”
Cleveland Clinic’s Oldest Tetralogy of Fallot Patient Beating the Odds
Aug 22, 2017
“I think it is so important that a patient and a physician have a relationship of trust and understanding. I know they’re dedicated to what they do and I want to thank them.”
Family Turns to Cleveland Clinic for Children’s Heart Surgeries
Jul 19, 2017
“The doctors and nurses at Cleveland Clinic Children’s definitely held our hands and guided us through the entire process. It gave us peace of mind. We felt our children were in the best hands there.”
Nurse Uses Experience as Patient to Help Care for Others
Jul 6, 2017
“As a nurse at Avon, I knew I was in good hands, but as a patient, I had the opportunity to see just how good.”
Severe Sleep Apnea Patient Gets Life Back
Jun 30, 2017
“Cleveland Clinic was wonderful. The heart surgeons saved my life, but Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer gave me my life back.”
Wound Care Treatment Helps to Heal More Than Just Wounds
Jun 29, 2017
“The nine-hour roundtrip commute to Medina every week was totally worth it. I’m able to keep up with my kids now. My goal is to go swimming again. Being able to spend time with them outside, and not just watching them, means the world to me”
New Lungs Allow Dad to Walk Daughter Down the Aisle
Jun 15, 2017
“I was able to experience one of the highlights of being a Dad, and my highlight of walking your daughter down the aisle — there was not a dry eye basically.”
Parents Use New Live-Streaming Tech to Keep a Close Eye on Newborn
Jun 9, 2017
“Being a first time mom, words cannot express how much peace of mind this gives me. I can look at him and see that he’s okay.”
Weight Management Helps Patient Get Back in the Saddle
Jun 7, 2017
“I got tears in my eyes. I’ve had so many doctors tell me to lose weight. All I could think was, ‘great, just another diet.’ Dr. Cooper sat face-to-face with me and told me it would not be easy, but if I stuck with this diet, it would work.”
When Doctors Rescue Doctors
Jun 2, 2017
“Dr. Rincon called my parents and fiancé, updating them each step of the way. Fellows and attending physicians came to help. The other fellows took my pager and covered my clinical duties. One of my co-fellows spent the night in the ICU with me. And my program director checked on me every day.”
Sinus Infection Patient Uses eVisits to Get Back on His Feet
May 24, 2017
“I think the eVisit was just as effective as an office visit… What made it even better is that I didn’t have to drive down, park and subject myself to other people who were sick. It was so nice to simply go online, get the medication I needed and start feeling better.”
Couple See MyChart As Valuable Tool For Older Patients
May 24, 2017
“My husband and I are fortunate that we still are able to leave our home. However, for instances when we can’t get out, or for those who may not normally be able, it’s great to have our important health information and this valuable form of two-way communication at our fingertips, anytime we need.”
Cleveland Clinic Patient Touts Benefits of MyChart App
May 23, 2017
“In today’s fast paced world, it’s so convenient to have the history of your healthcare securely at your fingertips. My wife and I have always watched our healthcare closely through our provider and the MyChart app really simplifies that whole experience for both the provider and the patient.”
Venezuelan Professor Returns To Teaching After Double Lung Transplant
May 22, 2017
“They are more than doctors, this is more than a hospital. Cleveland Clinic is a place that I can call home, family. Now, I feel I’m a Clevelander, and thanks to the transplant, my second birthday is here.”
Lifestyle Changes Lead to Better Health
May 12, 2017
“I’m so glad I called the Cleveland Clinic Center for Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Golubic didn’t look down on me or judge me… his encouragement combined with having my whole family on board are the two factors I credit most for my success.”
South Pointe Cancer Survivor Brings Light to Others
May 12, 2017
“I credit Dr. Abraksia and his team at South Pointe with saving my life. Dr. Abraksia was there when I needed him, not only as a physician, but as a friend. He means the world to me.”
Cleveland Clinic’s Oldest Lung Transplant Patient Now Breathing Easy
May 9, 2017
“My caregivers were truly fighting for me — they were and are on my side… Organ donation saved my life. I can breathe again. Without this, I would be a goner.”
Skeptic Becomes Believer in Meditation
May 8, 2017
“Thank you Cleveland Clinic, for making available to me the single healthiest thing I have ever done… and helping me to lead a healthier, calmer and better life.”
Family Forms Close Bond With Doctor While Waiting For Transplant
May 3, 2017
“We fell in love with him. He not only was very capable from a medical standpoint, but he had empathy that went beyond anything we had ever experienced. He said, ‘I’ll take care of you,’ and he did.”
Simple Health Screening Changes a Life
Apr 6, 2017
“This entire experience has been a huge wake-up call to me… I needed to do something to be healthy — not just for myself but for my 12-year-old son.”
Specialized Procedure Saves Woman’s Intestine
Mar 28, 2017
“To my surprise, it was better than I thought because he was able to get everything and I went home the same day.”
Second Opinion Saves Heart Patient
Mar 22, 2017
“You really have to be an advocate for yourself. When you’re not feeling well and you are healthy, you think it can’t be anything serious. I’m here to prove that there can be something very, very wrong.”
Cross Country Runner Finds Her Second Wind
Mar 15, 2017
“I am very thankful that I will be able to continue on to college thanks to the positive outcome of this whirlwind year. I am going to make the most of my time, soaking up inspiration and learning from a new perspective on the world.”
Healthy Competition in Brunswick
Mar 14, 2017
“I’ve seen table tennis improve the health and cognitive abilities of those who start out as beginners. I can tell how much their reflexes and hand-eye coordination have improved.”
A Recipe for Weight Loss Success
Mar 13, 2017
“I’d been overweight all of my adult life… I didn’t know what to do, but I knew I needed to do something about my weight.”
Second Opinion Keeps Cancer Fighter Enjoying The Outdoors
Mar 10, 2017
“I went to Cleveland Clinic because they are on the leading edge and have the reputation of being the best.”
Heart Patient Stranded in Flood Gets Help Just in Time
Feb 27, 2017
“I’m thankful I’ve met some really good people up in Cleveland. With no hesitation, they did everything they could to get me to safety.”
Heart Transplant Patient Finds New Life at Cleveland Clinic Children’s
Feb 24, 2017
“The one most important thing that Jacob received while with Cleveland Clinic Children’s was life.”
J-Pouch Surgery Gives Patient Her Life Back
Feb 21, 2017
“I think the Cleveland Clinic saved my life. Dr. Hull gave me back my quality of life, so I’m really thankful.”
Loving Wife Doesn’t Miss a Beat Saving Husband With CPR
Feb 17, 2017
“Dr. Scharfstein is my hero. I am eternally grateful to have world-class care right in our backyard at Hillcrest Hospital.”
Heart of an Olympian
Feb 10, 2017
“Her courage and determination during her recovery left no doubt that she had the heart of a fighter. In fact, the heart of an Olympian.”
Colorectal Cancer Survivor Finds Way To Give Back
Jan 3, 2017
“I experienced a comfort level going through this process for myself as well as for my family. This was where I needed to be.”
Parents Thankful For Second Chance With Baby Boy
Dec 29, 2016
“Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital saved my son’s life not once, but twice. And I want to thank them for not giving up on us and continuing to follow on with our journey of his life.”
Horseman Manages Pain Without Pills
Dec 28, 2016
“There’s an old Carly Simon song that says, ‘I haven’t got time for the pain…’ It’s about the pain that plagued me in my life. I don’t have time for it.”
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery Gets Medina Man Cycling Again
Dec 22, 2016
“I wanted to go to the best, period. Cleveland Clinic is known to be the best heart hospital in the U.S. so why would you go anywhere else? It just didn’t make sense to me. There was no way I was going anywhere other than the Cleveland Clinic.”
Finding Comfort While Fighting Cancer
Dec 21, 2016
“Cancer doesn’t have me, I happen to have cancer. I’m going to do the best I can to get through this.”
Young Mother Thankful for Unique Surgery
Nov 23, 2016
“I am so grateful to the entire team of Cleveland Clinic caregivers who helped me, from physicians and nurses, to the people who brought me my meals and cleaned my room. Every single one of them played a role in my recovery.”
Stroke of Luck
Nov 1, 2016
“I feel great and people tell me I look wonderful. Everyone who took care of me was fabulous, kind and professional.”
Aquatic Therapy Helps Patient Recover From Knee Surgery
Nov 1, 2016
“I could do 100 squats in the pool because it felt like there was no pressure on my joints. On land, it hurt to do even one squat.”
Trusting Her Instincts and Caregivers
Oct 25, 2016
“Cleveland Clinic will always have a special place for me within my heart. If I had not went to the Cleveland Clinic that day that I would not be alive.”
Keeping The Faith
Oct 21, 2016
“I refuse to sit down and let this consume me. We’re all going to the same place eventually. When I go, I go, but I’m going to be active and do all I can until that time.”
Sarcoma Survivor Connects With Others Through Positivity
Oct 18, 2016
“It’s always a great experience seeing people. It begins to feel like a family. It’s a pleasant experience every time I come. You can come here and have the best care.”
Family Uses Online Virtual Visit To Help Daughter Get Expert Care
Oct 17, 2016
“The message we want to share is to be an advocate for yourself and your family in healthcare and keep looking to find the best. Keep asking questions so that you’ll end up in the right place for yourself and your child. The right place for us was Cleveland Clinic.”
Complex Urological Surgery Gives Family Hope
Oct 14, 2016
“The care at Cleveland Clinic Children’s is just fabulous. I can’t give them enough credit for what they’ve done for us and our entire family.”
A Partnership To Beat Cancer
Oct 4, 2016
“It’s like a new day. You can actually feel the difference in your life and in what’s taking place in your body.”
Family Breathes Easy After Treatment of Toddler’s Urologic Condition
Oct 1, 2016
“I was so worried. I didn’t know what issues Jillian had. But I felt so much better after meeting Dr. Donohoe. He reassured my husband and me that he could help her.”
Shared Medical Appointment Helps Professor Find Zen and Get Healthy
Oct 1, 2016
“I’d often thought about doing things to be healthier, but didn’t take action. During the group visits, everything started to come together. Dr. Golubic discussed the connections between your mind and your health, and why it’s important to eat a healthy diet. This all-inclusive way of looking at things just made sense.”
Healing the Wounds of an Athlete
Oct 1, 2016
“For more than 30 years, I was lucky… This was the first time I had an issue with serious wounds that wouldn’t heal.”
Four Generations of Family Medicine
Oct 1, 2016
“It eased my mind and touched my heart to know my first-born child would receive the same care that my family and I are lucky to have.”
An Extraordinary Gift From A Sister-In-Law
Aug 1, 2016
“It’s a humbling experience when you start looking for a live donor and people actually start to volunteer, because it is a dangerous procedure for them.”
Eleven Year Old Raises Money To Donate Movies
Jul 31, 2016
“I wasn’t all that surprised that Max wanted to ask Dr. Zahka how he could help the pediatric patients at Cleveland Clinic.”
Beating The Odds With A Bone Marrow Transplant
Jul 20, 2016
“His was more of a let’s go attack it, let’s go fight it, we can do this together kind of an attitude. That’s exactly what I needed being a 24 year old man and still you know wanting to go out and do things, and tackle the world.”
Life-Changing Second Opinion
Jul 15, 2016
“I just graduated high school, I had all of these plans and then it’s like, ‘Oh hey by the way you have cancer.” It’s like your whole world just stops and… the rest of your life just seems unachievable.”
Heart Patient Forms Bond With Caregivers and Others
Jul 11, 2016
“I’m comfortable with all my caregivers. It’s like seeing an old friend. I can tell them what I’m feeling when I can’t tell my wife. I don’t want her to be more worried or see me as weak.”
Game-Changing Treatment for Scoliosis
Jun 20, 2016
“Stanley can do anything a normal child can do, except cartwheels, somersaults and things like that, but he’s pretty active.”
Father and Cancer Survivor Encourages Others to Check Family History
Jun 20, 2016
“I knew about prostate cancer and all the stats, that having a father with prostate cancer doubles a man’s risk of getting it. I was nowhere near prepared that I would have to address it so soon in my own life.”
Traversing The Road To Recovery
Jun 16, 2016
“I had total confidence. I never got worried, I was excited as you can imagine from time to time, it’s not every day you go to have major surgery”
Wrapped in Love
Jun 15, 2016
“I just love everyone at Fairview Hospital. Every single caregiver makes me feel like I’m the most important person in the world.”
Family Ties
Jun 14, 2016
“I didn’t have to find another doctor to take care of me during my pregnancy or look for a pediatrician. I could just concentrate on being a mom.”
Encouraging Words From a Survivor
Jun 13, 2016
“Before my diagnosis, no one ever told me to rest. Once I was sick, everyone told me to rest, and I eventually listened.”
Shared Medical Appointments Give Patients New Viewpoint
Jun 13, 2016
“The group sessions make you realize you’re not the only one dealing with these problems.”
How to Starve Prostate Cancer
Jun 9, 2016
“We have the utmost confidence in Dr. Levy. We wouldn’t want to be on this journey with any other doctor.”
Lifesaving Treatment For A Medical Mystery
Jun 2, 2016
“They comforted us through this whole journey … Of course, they were always coming in to check on McKenzie. I give their care five stars.”
Living Life as a Retiree
Jun 1, 2016
“The staff was so nice and kept me informed. It made it easier knowing what was happening,”
Child Battles Muscular Dystrophy and Inspires Others
May 9, 2016
“We don’t get remission, we don’t get a break. This is a beast of a disease and it doesn’t stop.”
Mother Overcomes Triple-Positive Breast Cancer Diagnosis
May 4, 2016
“It made me feel comfortable, and it made me feel like I was going to be okay honestly. Like I had some, I had literally a team. I had a breast surgeon, I had a plastic surgeon, I had an oncologist, I had the same nurses most of the time when I went to the breast surgeon. When I went to the plastic surgeon, when I came to my oncologist I pretty much had the same nurses so I actually built a relationship with them.”
Laser Surgery Gives Epileptic Teen Normal Life
Apr 22, 2016
“There were time periods where he was pretty much a zombie. I had to come to the realization that my son, as I knew him, was literally gone.”
Long Journey to Cleveland Clinic
Apr 12, 2016
“If not for my family, my girlfriend, Dr. Hazen and the awesome staff at Fairview Hospital Surgery Center, I’m not sure I’d still be here.”
Diabetic Police Officer Helps Promote Wellness
Apr 11, 2016
“This program kept me on track, held me accountable and challenged me daily.”
Diagnosed With Cancer at a Young Age
Apr 11, 2016
“I couldn’t be happier that Cleveland Clinic was there for me at a time I really needed them.”
A Family’s Test of Heart
Apr 11, 2016
“We’re so grateful to the physicians at the Avon ED and Dr. Aziz, who is doing all he can to help kids like Josh have a normal life.”
The Power Behind Yoga
Apr 8, 2016
“Yoga takes care of everything for me — mind, body and spirit— and I want to enlighten others.”
Living With MS
Apr 7, 2016
“The staff at Hillcrest are so friendly and helpful, they make you feel great.”
Good Habits Start Young
Apr 5, 2016
“Jacob and his family exemplify all we hope to accomplish with Fit Youth”
Fighting Colon Cancer Step by Step
Apr 1, 2016
“Dr. Carey called me at home and stressed its importance. That call made me go forward with the biopsy.”
Rectal Cancer Survivor Finds a Partner in Cleveland Clinic
Apr 1, 2016
“Through my experience, I learned Cleveland Clinic technology is outstanding, but it’s the caregivers who made a difference.”
Heart Device Protects Man From Strokes
Feb 4, 2016
“The heartbeat can go up to hundred-some, hundred thirty, hundred forty, maybe even higher and I didn’t find it real pleasant.”
Getting Back On The Ice
Jan 25, 2016
“I wouldn’t be this far if I didn’t get the help from my therapists and my doctors at Cleveland Clinic’s Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital. They supported me and wouldn’t let me give up. They helped me learn to use everything all over again. They helped me get through the tough times and kept me fighting.”
Cleveland Clinic Gives Urology Patient New Outlook on Life
Jan 15, 2016
“I will never forgot everybody that I’ve met. They know who I am and they know what I’ve been through and they care. That’s what matters most. Dr. Wood is one-of-a-kind. She not only cured my body, but she has cured my soul and I’ve left this hospital a completely different person. I just want to say thank you. I wouldn’t be sitting here today without Cleveland Clinic. The quality of life that I have now is just unbelievable.”
Early Mobilization Optimizes Recovery
Dec 30, 2015
“He was completely quadriplegic. He could not move any of his arms or legs, and he was so weak from a respiratory standpoint that he had to be intubated and placed on a breathing machine. It’s very crucial during the time that patients are so incapacitated that they need to be mobilized. They need to keep moving, there are all kinds of medical complications that can occur just from being in bed.”
A Gift Of Love
Dec 22, 2015
“As luck would have it, our regular pediatrician wasn’t available, so we booked a same-day appointment with Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatrician Karen Vargo in Broadview Heights. Dr. Vargo was so kind, and asked so many questions. She was very perceptive and, when she didn’t like what she was hearing and seeing, she told me she was going to call a specialist.”
Family Finds Way from Nigeria to Cleveland for Heart Care
Dec 9, 2015
Before they could resign hope, though, a physician pulled them aside and offered one last possibility. “Why don’t you try Cleveland Clinic,” he said.
Cleveland Clinic Twinsburg Finds Aneurysm Just in Time
Oct 1, 2015
“His helicopter ride was seven minutes. My car ride was 45,” she recalls. “Everything was a whirlwind. There were so many questions going through my mind, but I knew Jonathan was in good hands — the No. 1 place for heart care in the United States. I’m so glad that Twinsburg has the helipad to get people where they need to be right away.”
Autism Home Consultation Helps Family
Oct 1, 2015
“Before Jocelyn got involved, we were just trying to get Naomi to sit in her seat. Jocelyn was the first person to believe in Naomi. She knew there was a smart kid in there.”
Resilient Child Gets A Special Wish
Sep 11, 2015
“She has overcome the odds, but her fight is far from over. Despite everything she is one of the happiest toddlers you will ever meet. We couldn’t imagine life without her and hope we never will.”
Device Restores Vision Again After Eight Years
Sep 9, 2015
“Now I know what this device is for. It’s for seeing your grandkids jumping around and watching them walk around the room, or maybe open a Christmas present… This has really changed everything.”
Young Mom Finds Lump While Breastfeeding
Aug 19, 2015
“Dr. Abraham genuinely cares for his patients, not just the cancer piece, but the whole person — he was born to do this.”
Mother Makes Her Health A Priority With Bariatric Surgery
Jun 2, 2015
“My first appointment was with a nutritionist, but I also met Dr. Bencsath. Everyone at Twinsburg, from the receptionist to the nurses and doctors, was great. I knew this is where I wanted to be.”
Diabetes Patient Embraces Doctor’s Advice
Jun 1, 2015
“I put that fear aside because my health comes first. Not only do I inject myself, but I am eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, less carbs and sugar. My blood sugar is much lower, but I will continue to eat healthy foods because I want to get off the insulin.”
Retired Ohio Senator Fights Prostate Cancer
Apr 1, 2015
“I knew I was facing multiple treatments and wanted to make getting to those as easy as possible. The Strongsville Family Health Center was the most convenient option from Ashland, just a short drive up Interstate 71, and Dr. Vassil came highly recommended.”
Fighting Depression and MS Through Clinical Therapy
Mar 23, 2015
“MS does not control my life or define me. I have MS; it does not have me.”
A Healthy Choice
Mar 20, 2015
“You have a choice every morning when you get up. You can make an excuse or you can make something happen.”
Health Psychology Services Help MS Patient
Dec 23, 2014
“Today there is so much emphasis on doing more with less that we don’t focus on quality time with family, and we forget about ourselves. But it’s important to understand that if I’m not well, no one around me is going to be well.”
Complicated Back Surgery Restores Pain-Free Lifestyle
Oct 17, 2014
“I have never been to a medical facility where everything was so planned and so organized. Everybody went out of their way to show real human concern.”
Cleveland Clinic Doctors Keep Young Boy Smiling
Oct 1, 2014
“We were surprised but relieved to have a diagnosis and plan for treatment presented to us so quickly.”
Living Donor Helps Sustain a Life
Sep 1, 2014
“I’ve spoken to hundreds of people who didn’t know it was even available or that the liver will regenerate to full size. There are nearly 18,000 people waiting for a new liver. Only the sickest will receive a transplant. Cleveland Clinic did 10 transplants from living donors last year, one of which was mine. If we could get that number up, the waiting list would be much shorter.”
Father Enlists Superhero in Fight Against Cancer
Jun 13, 2014
“We tell the kids that Dad is becoming Captain America and Dad is getting Super Soldier Serum because what was Captain America? He was a weak and sickly man and what did they give him? The Super Soldier Serum,” Mr. Boyle says. “The star and the shield are our thing. That’s how we get through this.”
Surgery for Parkinson’s Gives Farmer His Life Back
Jun 3, 2014
“Without the surgery, I would probably be in a wheelchair.”
Brain Surgery Puts Handyman Back To Work
Jun 3, 2014
“It’s just fabulous to be able to use my right hand with no side effects at all… it’s well worth it to get the quality of life back.”
Remarkable Story of a Girl and a Disfiguring Tumor
May 12, 2014
“This is the most severe case of a facial tumor that I ever saw. It has destroyed almost her entire face. She is left with no characteristic of her nose, her cheeks, or her upper jaws.”
Sleeping Beauty Writes Her Own Fairy Tale
Apr 26, 2014
“Every day I’d be sleeping and [my teacher] would say, ‘Now Sleeping Beauty, wake up and pay attention.’ I always knew there was something [wrong] with my sleep. I knew I needed more sleep than the average person.”
Cleveland Clinic Helps Solve Teacher’s Sleep Disorders
Apr 26, 2014
“It would take me forever to go to sleep, and then I would wake up and couldn’t go back to sleep. I had problems going to sleep, and then I had problems staying awake.”
Healing Through Art Therapy
Jan 1, 2014
“It was the doing. It’s the process that was very important in my healing. I owe a huge debt of gratitude… to all of those people and the resources that you have for making my experience here a very positive one.”
A Novel Surgical Technique Saves a Patient’s Life
Dec 3, 2013
“You know the place is remarkable, it’s not just a job to them, it’s a passion. It comes from the heart. I wish I knew every one of these people by their name because I would say thank you to each and every one of them.”
Bowel Transplant Gives Patient a New Life
Nov 27, 2013
“I was ecstatic that I could have another chance. There was no hope for me without this transplant.”
Will Travel for Transplant
Jun 25, 2013
“If it weren’t for Dr. Miller and his transplant team, I wouldn’t be alive.”
Flatline To Finish Line
Mar 11, 2013
“I thought my story was over, but I think it is just beginning.”
Finding His Voice Again
Feb 1, 2013
“I see the light at the end of the tunnel, because I was in the tunnel. It is a cold, lonely and long tunnel. No matter how many people you have in your corner supporting and loving you, it’s still all up to you. I beat the odds and others can do it too.”
Woman Gets Back Voice After 30 Years
Jan 17, 2013
“I am just thrilled to death. I will be forever thankful.”
Toddler Hears Holidays for First Time
Dec 27, 2012
“That was the real ‘a-ha’ moment for us, that something he had never experienced before was happening.”
Cleveland Clinic Florida Solves Family’s Medical Mystery
Oct 1, 2012
“Had it not been for the incredible team of doctors and ICU nurses at Cleveland Clinic Florida, I would not have survived.”
Eleven-Year-Old Girl Chases Paralympic Dreams
Aug 31, 2012
“From day one, every experience we’ve had they’ve always made an effort to treat her, take care of her well and make sure that her self esteem is up. Not to treat her as someone with a disability. That’s why we stick with the Cleveland Clinic.”
Same-day Appointment Helps Catch Surgery Resident’s Tumor
Jun 13, 2012
“I just went from having a diagnosis of cancer on Monday and then two weeks later, just not having any cancer anymore. I mean that’s just remarkable to have that kind of efficiency.”
Baby Conceived Against all Odds
May 16, 2012
“We knew that our chances weren’t good, but we didn’t know that this had never happened before.”
Suffering From a Mysterious and Severe Abdominal Condition
Dec 23, 2011
“We had no idea the Cleveland Clinic has a center for Vasculitis and also some of the top folks in the country. This facility I feel, saved his life.”
Early Detection Saves A Mother’s Life
Nov 23, 2011
“The importance to early detection is being tested. Getting the colonoscopy done and knowing what the results are, I learned firsthand about how it could have saved someone. My dad chose not to get tested at a younger age and unfortunately he has to have an ileostomy for life.”
Winning The Race
Nov 23, 2011
“Kelly remembers, ‘before I’d gone into surgery the doctor told me my life was going to be completely different, after I got out and recovered – he was definitely right.” Everything changed for the better.”
An Incredible Story About Beating Pancreatic Cancer
Nov 17, 2011
“I had my first appointment with Dr. Ali after the whole surgery was over and he said, ‘This report is unbelievable, I’ve never seen anything like this. Ninety-five percent of surgeons would have never been able to pull this off. They would have opened you up, saw how complicated it was and they would have sown you back up and sent you home. They would have said there’s nothing they could do.’”
Patient Finds Hope After Stunning Diagnosis
Sep 1, 2011
“I tell my patients, Brain Tumor therapy is a journey that the patient takes together with our entire team.”
A Family Fighting for Each Day
Apr 21, 2011
“That was touching. She didn’t have to, you know. So she cared. She barely even knew me, but she cared.”
Brothers For Life
Mar 10, 2011
“You never know what side of the coin or what side of the bed you’re going to be on. So one day you could be donating and the other day you could need a donation. It really is incumbent upon us to put ourselves out there and be selfless.”
Student Gets Back Freedom After Transplant
Jul 30, 2010
“Now that I have the transplant, I’ve been given back my freedom.”
A Heartbeat From Losing Her Baby
Jul 30, 2010
“The surgeons here are fantastic, the nurses, the doctors are fantastic. They actually took that extra step to want to get to know their patients.”
Graphic Designer Sees In Color Again
Jul 30, 2010
“I liked how Cleveland Clinic spent time with me, talked with me and we were able to get the right fit for the eye. I feel a heck of a lot better. I’m able to play with my kids, I see the detail in my work, and I see the colors better than I’ve ever seen before.”
Transplant Recipient Finds Freedom With New Pancreas
Jul 30, 2010
“I feel excellent. This is the best thing I could have ever done for my life.”
An Unforgettable Father’s Day Gift
Jun 18, 2010
“This is the greatest Father’s Day gift I’ve ever received.”
Profesor Venezolano Vuelve a Enseñar Después Del Trasplante de Doble Pulmón
May 22, 2010
«Son más que médicos, esto es más que un hospital. Cleveland Clinic es un lugar que puedo llamar hogar, familia. Ahora, me siento como un ciudadano de Cleveland, y gracias al trasplante, mi segundo cumpleaños está aquí.»
Slowing The Onset of Alzheimer’s
May 21, 2010
“I can’t tell you how grateful I am. I absolutely love the Cleveland Clinic. I love the fact that it supports me and in supporting me, I can better support my husband.”
Caregivers Provide Cancer Patient With Confidence
Nov 30, 2009
“When you got something that could be bad, you want to take on a brave face. I had confidence that this was the place to be. I was going to be OK here.”
Desde Perú con Amor: Bebé Viaja más de 6400 KM para una Operación Cardíaca que le Salvaría la Vida
Jan 1, 0001
«Fuimos parte de una gran familia en Cleveland Clinic. Trataron a mi bebé con tanto cuidado y amor. Marco estuvo en las mejores manos con el Dr. Najm; él fue quien le salvó la vida. Pero también es gracias a todos los demás miembros del equipo de atención que nuestra experiencia en Cleveland Clinic fue maravillosa.»