MetroHealth, hospital in Ohio, United States
MetroHealth is a large hospital system in Cleveland, Ohio, serving the entire Cuyahoga County region with multiple locations. The main campus includes modern buildings with bright, open spaces and operates over 20 health centers providing emergency care, general medical treatment, and specialized services like trauma and burn care.
MetroHealth was founded in 1837 as a municipal hospital to serve the poor and those in need. In the 1950s, control shifted to Cuyahoga County, and it became the county's main public hospital. The 1960s and 1970s saw major expansion with the construction of the distinctive Twin Towers, which shaped the hospital's modern identity.
MetroHealth's name reflects its role as a hospital serving the entire Cuyahoga County region. The institution functions as a gathering place where people from all walks of life receive care, from emergency treatment to routine check-ups, making it a visible expression of the community's health and needs.
The main campus is accessible by public transit and located in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood of central Cleveland. The system operates four emergency rooms open 24/7, and visitors should expect variable wait times depending on the time of day and current patient volume.
The hospital operates Metro Life Flight, a helicopter ambulance service that transports critically ill patients directly to the facility, with a remarkable safety record of over 90,000 flights without incident. Few hospitals in the region offer this level of air transport capability.
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