2025 Community Health Investment Report
In 2025, University Hospitals delivered care in new and meaningful ways throughout the communities we serve – turning purposeful investment into lasting impact. Our community health investments totaled $605 million, advancing programs, partnerships and services that improve health, strengthen opportunity and support those who need it most.
At University Hospitals, the communities we serve are incredibly important to us. Our dedication goes beyond providing advanced, accessible and compassionate healthcare in our hospitals and clinics. We view our neighbors as part of our extended family, which means we are deeply committed to compassionately caring for them, supporting their overall well-being and addressing their needs in meaningful ways.
Improving the health and well-being of our community is at the heart of who we are at University Hospitals. Everything we do is driven by a commitment to better care for the people in Northeast Ohio. We begin by listening – learning from the voices and experiences of the communities we serve. One of the ways we do this is through our Community Health Needs Assessments. By collaborating with community partners, including local health departments, we identify the most pressing health challenges facing each of our hospital’s communities. This insight allows us to focus our resources where they can make the greatest impact.
As part of our Community Health Investment Strategy, we established three priority areas: Maternal and Child Health, Well-being and Economic Opportunity. Our framework is designed to address the needs of those we employ, care for, insure through our Accountable Care Organization and live with in our communities.
Since our founding in 1866, University Hospitals has upheld the principle that “the needy are the most worthy.” As such, we are proud to report that University Hospitals’ community health investment totaled $605 million in 2025. This reflects $401 million in traditional community benefit as defined by the IRS, as well as $204 million in unreimbursed Medicare costs. Through strategic investments, collaborative partnerships and a deep commitment to those we serve, University Hospitals is creating lasting impact and helping build healthier, stronger and more equitable communities across Northeast Ohio.