It’s official

Lake Health now part of University Hospitals

University Hospitals and Lake Health have announced they have completed membership substitution which officially makes Lake Health a member of the UH health system.

The two organizations had announced their intention to integrate in December.

Lake Health will become UH’s Lake County flagship communitybased health care provider. Together,

UH and Lake Health will ensure that patients continue to receive care from the same Lake Health doctors and nurses in the same locations, according to a news release

Lake Health is UH’s largest addition to date, adding multiple hospitals and ambulatory centers and more than 3,000 caregivers and 600 physicians to the UH health system.

“The addition of Lake Health expands our geographic footprint and is consistent with our strategy of bringing care close to home for our patients throughout Northeast Ohio,” said UH CEO Dr. Cliff Megerian in the release. “It will ensure convenient access to the most advanced health care and services for patients in Lake County and surrounding communities now and in the future.”

“Today, we embark on a new chapter as we officially join University Hospitals,” Lake Health president and CEO Cynthia

Moore-Hardy stated in the release “In UH, we have found a like-minded organization that will allow us to create a stronger future while still being reflective of our mission to the community.

“This future includes a shared commitment to grow our health care network while maintaining our community focus to provide top quality and personalized care to our patients.”

UH has stated it is committed to work closely with Lake

Health’s Board of Trustees, physicians, leadership, employees and volunteers to bring investments that will benefit the communities served, including enhancements to facilities, equipment and services.

Additionally, UH said in the release it will provide leading-edge technology, innovative practices, strong clinical research and other initiatives that will complement and grow Lake Health’s highly regarded clinical programs.