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The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services.

The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it.

MetroHealth's Latest Articles

Hey, LGBTQ+ Ohio! Get That Checked Before It’s a Problem: Common Health Conditions That Sneak Up On You

Many LGBTQ+ adults avoid going to the doctor because they have had bad experiences in the past.

Yes, LGBTQ+ Ohio: The World is Overwhelming. You Need Support.

'When negative news has to do with who you are as a person, it can hurt even more.'

The Organs You Have: What trans men and women who have sex with women need to know about gynecological care

If you have a cervix, uterus, vagina or breast tissue, yearly visits to a gynecologist are super important.

Attention, LGBTQ+ Ohioans: If you’re sexually active, it’s time to learn about PrEP and PEP.

More than 50% of HIV diagnoses now occur in 48 counties in the United States. Cuyahoga County, home to Cleveland, is one of them.

The Organs You Have: What Gay Men and Trans Women Need To Know About Prostate Health

If prostate cancer screening is a simple blood test and prostate cancer is easily treatable in early stages, why don’t more gay men and trans women get screened?

Care For Your Mind: Five Ways LGBTQ+ Ohioans Can Prioritize Mental Health in a Confusing World

Taking care of your mental health is a journey, not a one-time destination.

Staying Safe At Pride: 5 tips for navigating the festivities with cautious optimism

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—whether you’re talking about health or attending a festival."

What transgender people need to know about breast cancer screening

The lack of breast cancer screening campaigns that are inclusive of trans and non-binary people is the result of a domino effect.

Substance Use and Abuse in the Queer Community: Recognizing the signs and finding affirming treatment

Members of the queer community are more likely to use and abuse nicotine, alcohol and other drugs than heterosexual and/or cisgender people.

Mental health for bisexual people: Navigating stigma and bi-erasure to find culturally responsive care

“Unique experiences of stigma towards bisexual individuals can be a barrier in finding and building community.”

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