Embracing Emerging Priorities
At University Hospitals, we’re constantly looking ahead – preparing for the next breakthrough, the next patient in need, the next generation of caregivers. Emerging Priorities is where we lay the foundation for what’s next.
Because of you, we will strengthen UH Cleveland Medical Center’s ability to deliver the most advanced care and train top clinical talent, while establishing a new, purpose-built center to convene our caregivers, educators and community.
We look to the future, Because of You
A $15 million gift from Iris S. and the late Bert L. Wolstein will advance the University Hospitals mission – To Heal. To Teach. To Discover – and give rise to the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center, a state-of-the-art education and conference facility at UH Cleveland Medical Center. Iris’s visionary lead gift launches a campaign to fully philanthropically fund the new center, estimated to cost $30 million.
Ensuring Clinical Excellence
UH Cleveland Medical Center is our flagship, academic powerhouse. It delivers the most complex, life-saving care while playing a critical role in developing healthcare professionals. Through renovations, technology upgrades and programmatic support, we will modernize our departments and institutes and equip them to save lives. And by prioritizing education and training, we will ensure tomorrow’s caregivers have the skills to take on new challenges.
The Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center
A Space to Convene + Learn + Discover at University Hospitals
The new Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center will serve as a dynamic front door to UH Cleveland Medical Center: a space designed to inspire, educate and connect. Its iconic location on Euclid Avenue, welcoming design and focus on the healing power of art will offer a signature experience for patients, caregivers and visitors. With flexible spaces for training, conferences and community events, this 30,000-square-foot, philanthropically funded building will amplify our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.
Because of You: UH Makes an Impact

$5 Million Gift Supports Because of You Campaign
Gift from the Penni M. and Stephen J. Weinberg Family Fund of the Joseph and Florence Mandel Family Foundation.

$15 million gift from Iris S. and the late Bert L. Wolstein
The gift will catalyze construction of the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center, a state-of-the-art education and conference center.

Gift of more than $3 million from Ernie and Patti Novak
Their support will fuel construction of the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center at UH Cleveland Medical Center.

Gift Supports UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
Gift from Lorraine and Bill Dodero creates limb preservation center.