University Hospitals is a 947-bed medical center and the primary affiliate of Case Western Reserve University. Together, UH and its academic partner form the largest center for biomedical research in Ohio. University Hospitals Case Medical Center is the tertiary medical center of UH, the region's premier healthcare delivery system. With more than 15,000 physicians, nurses and support staff, UH provides superior health care to patients at some 100 locations in more than 45 communities throughout northern Ohio.

University Hospitals includes:

• Alfred and Norma Lerner Tower, Mather Pavilion and Lakeside Hospital for adult medical and surgical care;
• University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, one of the world's great children's hospitals;
• University Hospitals Ireland Cancer Center, one of only 36 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country;
• University Hospitals MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women, rated as one of America's ten best maternity hospitals;
• Hanna Pavilion for psychiatric care;
• Hanna House for Skilled Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Center.

We know hospital stays can be stressful for family members – as well as patients – so we hope this Welcome Guidebook (PDF) makes your stay as comfortable as possible. If you have any questions, a Patient Care Advocate is available during regular business hours at 216-844-7502.

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