Lakewood Hospital

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About Lakewood Hospital
Welcome to Lakewood Hospital
Lakewood Hospital located on the southeast corner of Belle and Detroit Avenue is a 400bed acute care hospital that has served the diverse healthcare needs of the Westshore communities since 1907 Lakewood Hospital celebrated its 100 year anniversary in 2007 with a theme A Century of Touching Lives The theme reflected the hospitals tradition of caring and personal patient experience that has become the hospitals legacy since its founding Each year more than 130000 patients receive highquality and innovative patient care from our talented medical staff of some 500 physicians supported by more than 1300 employees and nearly 400 volunteers

Lakewood Hospitals primary service area is western Cuyahoga County primarily the cities of Lakewood Rocky River Bay Village Westlake Fairview Park eastern portion of Lorain County and western portion of the City of Cleveland Detroit Shoreway area Lakewood Hospital accredited by The Joint Commission provides a full continuum of care from birth to senior services

Several core services called Centers of Excellence are

Neuroscience CenterLakewood Hospitals was one of the first hospitals in Ohio to be named a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission for providing outstanding patient care Additionally we are one of a few select community hospitals in the nation with a designated Neuro Integrated Care Unit which offers patients the opportunity to stay in one room through all levels of their neurological care The Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute at Lakewood Hospital will offer a full spectrum of neurological care to inpatients and outpatients will open in the fall of 2008

Emergency RoomWe are a certified Level II trauma center This highly regarded achievement recognizes our dedication to providing the highest quality care for injured patients Key elements of a Level II Trauma Center include 24hour coverage by surgeons with specialized knowledge in the area of trauma as well as coverage by the specialties of orthopedic surgery neurosurgery anesthesiology emergency medicine radiology and critical care

Diabetes CenterWe are the only hospital on the West side of Cleveland to offer diabetes care in one location The Diabetes Center employs two endocrinologists a certified diabetes educator a dietician inpatient and outpatient diabetes education nurses and a community outreach coordinator Other physicians and clinicians rotate through the center to provide services including podiatry wound care and mental health

Digestive Health CenterWe offer the most advanced services for diagnosing and treating a broad range of digestive conditions We are one of the few centers equipped to handle pancreatic and biliary disorders and are the only facility in Northeast Ohio and one of only a handful of hospitals in the nation that has an endoscopic ultrasound EUS equipment for the evaluation and diagnosis of digestive tract disorders

Heart CenterWe offer a full range of care including diagnostic services surgical interventions nonsurgical interventions and rehabilitation services For patients on blood thinning medications our Anticoagulation Clinic provides patients a specialized place to receive oneonone care The clinic is designed to help patients manage their medication regimen as safely and accurately as possible

Vein amp Vascular CenterLocated on our Westlake Medical Campus the Center provides stateoftheart treatment for varicose and spider veins a wide range of cosmetic services and cardiac and vascular diagnostic testing services including Laser Vein Ablation Sclerotheraphy and Phlebectomy Our team includes a boardcertified general and vascular surgeon echo cardiographers and vascular technologists

SeniorCare ServicesWe address the aging process by helping older adults develop healthy and rewarding lifestyles We also offer guidance and support to families and caregivers Our SeniorCare Assessment Center is a cornerstone of our SeniorCare services and is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of geriatric health specialists The Wound Care Clinic Lifeline Emergency Response System and Driver Rehabilitation Program are also part of the services provided by SeniorCare

Lakewood Hospital Mission Vision and Values
MISSION
To be a provider of high quality patientfocused health care that is readily accessible cost effective and meets the needs of the communities we serve

VISION
Lakewood Hospital will be
the best place to receive care
the best place to practice medicine
the best place to work

VALUES

Quality
We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our customers by committing to deliver quality and value in every aspect of our work We will enhance quality for all of our patients by educating them about their health and empowering them to be partners in their care

Compassion
We provide care with dignity concern kindness and a respect for the diversity of our community

Teamwork
We foster an atmosphere of trust collegiality collaboration openness and cooperation

Community Relationships
We acknowledge our vital and dynamic role in our communities We will foster growth and development in a manner that understands and serves their needs

Fiscal and Operational Responsibility
We provide responsible stewardship of our financial and human resources