Welcome to South Pointe Hospital
South Pointe Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic hospital, is a 213-bed acute care, community teaching hospital serving the healthcare needs of Cleveland's southeast suburbs since 1957. The hospital is dually accredited by the Joint Commission and the American Osteopathic Association. It is located on Harvard Road, just minutes from I-480 and the I-271 Harvard interchange. This hospital is one of ten Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals.
South Pointe is one of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the state. It is the site of the Center for Osteopathic Regional Education (CORE) in Northeast Ohio, for the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. The medical staff of 450 physicians is a blend of allopathic and osteopathic physicians. Satellite facilities are located in Sagamore Hills and Twinsburg, offering primary care, outpatient testing, rehabilitation, occupational health, and emergency care services.
The hospital’s approach to serving the community includes combining talents of highly qualified physicians, nurses and ancillary staff to provide high quality care to patients and their families. South Pointe Hospital’s goal is to deliver a patient-centered model of care, which promotes the healing of the mind, body and spirit in a patient-focused, safe environment.
Dual Accreditation
South Pointe is the third largest osteopathic teaching hospital in Ohio and dually accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
Teaching Physicians
Affiliated with the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, South Pointe is the third largest osteopathic teaching hospital in the state of Ohio. Our medical education program trains medical students, interns and residents from across the country, and prides itself on teaching the single most-important aspect in medicine - compassionate, quality care.
A Great Place to Work
Providing excellent patient care every day is the goal of South Pointe's dedicated healthcare professionals. In 2008, South Pointe was awarded NorthCoast 99 for the fifth year in a row. NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program that honors 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio. The program was developed and is presented by ERC, Northeast Ohio’s largest professional organization dedicated to human resources and workplace programs, practices, training and services. Since 1999, hundreds of organizations have been nominated and applied for the award, and the program has recognized over 300 organizations for their ability to maintain great workplaces that support the attraction, retention, and motivation of top performers. NorthCoast 99 specifically examines policies and practices that address seven fundamental workplace characteristics: flexibility, opportunity, recognition, development, security, support, and talent integrity.
At South Pointe Hospital we are committed to putting our Patients First in all we do – the words Patients First embody our values. Our patients are our reason for being and the focus of all our activities. We exist to provide the best possible care and outcomes for every patient who comes to us. Our dedication to patients is supported by our four cornerstone values: Quality, Innovation, Teamwork and Service.
South Pointe Hospital is committed to emphasizing empathy in the care we provide our patients by developing a culture of patient-centered care, which promotes the healing of the mind, body and spirit.
Reaching Out to the Communities We Serve
Dedicated to meeting the heatlh care needs of the neighboring communities, South Pointe Hospital regularly develops innovative community initiatives for health education, prevention and new services. We provide health screenings, lectures, wellness and health education, and support groups. We would be happy to provide a speaker for your organization or group through our free Speaker's Bureau by contacting 216.491.6532. Please allow at least 4 weeks to plan.
The hospital's approach to serving the community includes combining the talents of highly qualified physicians, nurses and other professional staff to provide high quality care to patients and their families. South Pointe Hospital's goal is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the community members we serve each year.
No Smoking Policy
Because we care about your health, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the South Pointe campus. It is strongly encouraged that you stop smoking to reduce your risk of respiratory complications.
You may want to speak with your primary care physician about our Smoking Cessation program, which has been helping people quit smoking since its inception in 1990. It is never too late to quit. Your doctor can help decide which smoking cessation method will work best for you.
Questions or Concerns?
We're here for you when you need us! Your comfort is important to us. We are sensitive to all questions and concerns that you may have while at South Pointe Hospital. Throughout your entire stay with us, we encourage comments and suggestions from you as well as from your family and friends. Please do not hesitate to bring your concerns or special needs to the attention of the patient advocate/ombudsman at 216.491.6299.
Should you continue to remain concerned after contacting the Ombudsman office, you may contact the Joint Commission’s Office of Quality Monitoring by either calling 1.800.994.6610 or complaint@jcaho.org.