University Hospitals fundraising campaign, Because of You, surpasses $1.5 billion in community support

CLEVELAND- University Hospitals announced today that Because of You: The Campaign for University Hospitals has received more than $1.5 billion in community support towards its ambitious $2 billion goal. Because of Youaims to make a significant and enduring impact in five key areas: caring for children, transforming cancer care, leading discovery and innovation, investing in our community, and embracing emerging priorities.

"University Hospitals was established by the community, for the community," said Cliff A. Megerian, MD, FACS, UH CEO and Jane and Henry Meyer Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair. "Throughout our 158-year history, we have embraced change and faced challenges with resilience, sustained by the support and passion of those we serve. This milestone in our campaign reflects the faith our community has in UH and the gratitude they have for our caregivers."

Like hospital systems across the country, UH has faced myriad operational strains post-pandemic, including labor shortages, rising drug prices, and Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates that fail to cover the growing costs of care. UH caregivers have responded to these challenges with creativity and collaboration and, in the process, earned national accolades, including being named by Fortune as one of American's Most Innovative Companies in 2023 and, last month, ranking ninthin Forbes' inaugural America's Dream Employerslisting.

"The shifting healthcare landscape has necessitated difficult decisions over recent years, but UH continues to navigate the storm by focusing, first and foremost, on those it serves," said campaign co-chair Shelly Adelman.

"High-quality, compassionate care is a UH hallmark," added campaign co-chair Dee Haslam. "The community celebrates this care through their charitable giving."

In 2024, UH Cleveland Medical Center was the only Ohio hospital named to U.S. News & World Report's inaugural list of Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access. Earned by only two percent of U.S. hospitals, the recognition celebrates UH's time-honored commitment to care for the community.

Because of You: The Campaign for University Hospitalsis a historic $2 billion effort to advance the care of patients in every corner of the community and beyond. Learn more at UHgiving.org/BecauseofYou.