ICYMI: City of Lakewood Community Bulletin, Issue No. 4

LAKEWOOD, OH — The City of Lakewood often distributes community information along with the water bill. If you don't receive the water bill or missed the information, it's printed and available for download below.

It’s Your Choice: Health Care Services for Lakewood Residents

You have plenty of options, and we encourage you to find the right kind of care that’s most convenient to you and your family. You can also access the map above at onelakewood.com or consult the list on the reverse to see what kind of care is offered at each Lakewood location.

In recent years, the way health care is provided in cities across the country has changed dramatically. That’s because medical experts have learned that people benefit most from primary, preventive and outpatient care for chronic problems, like high blood pressure and obesity, before they become serious. Treating diabetes, pulmonary disorders, chemical addictions and mental health problems are key to a healthier community. Keeping people out of the hospital is the goal. It’s healthier, less stressful—and less expensive—for our residents and their families.

But if you do need inpatient hospital care, there are multiple options within a 15-minute drive for most Lakewood residents. Working in tandem with you, first responders to a 911 call—our dedicated firefighters and EMS—make the decision that’s best for each patient.

The Cleveland Clinic continues to provide emergency services in the heart of Lakewood, with board-certified emergency medicine physicians and experienced nurses treating everything from cardiac arrest and stroke to sprained wrists and broken ankles. A range of services are there for the whole population,
infants to the elderly.

The emergency department is operational 24/7 and the staff is getting great reviews from patients.For example:

Susan was treated for two broken ankles. “Everyone from radiology, blood work, the nurses and the staff were absolutely wonderful. I’ve lived in Lakewood for 32 years and I feel comfortable here because I do know the staff is excellent.”

Finally, city officials are moving forward with the selection of individuals who will be part of a planning task force for a new wellness foundation dedicated to addressing community health and wellness needs for years to come. What is a wellness foundation? Think of it as Lakewood’s own Cleveland Foundation, with the sole focus on our health and wellness.

When it comes to taking care of your health and your family’s health, there are multiple options in Lakewood and nearby cities. To let you know just how many doctors and other health professionals have offices in Lakewood or within a short drive, we put together the map below, highlighting each location where there is a medical office (traditional or alternative), outpatient center or clinic, urgent care center or emergency department.

Image courtesy of City of Lakewood