Cleveland has long been known as a health care destination. It should come as no surprise, then, that our health care industry serves as a major contributor to the region’s economy, generating billions of dollars and thousands of jobs, and driving the region’s innovation, research, education and, yes, even bragging rights.
Our hospital systems are committed to reflecting the amazing diversity of our community, with Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and MetroHealth all pledging to increase workplace diversity in 2023. That kind of commitment pays off, as Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals are notably the top two employers in Cuyahoga County, respectively. Cleveland Clinic additionally seeks to give back to its neighbors through programs to heal, hire and invest in the community.
The industry's impact on our local economy is undisputed:
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The Cleveland region's health care output grew $3.8 billion from 2007 to 2019.
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Health care employment increased 21% from 2001 to 2019, with 270,400 workers in 2019.
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In 2023, we're averaging about 10,000 open health care positions.
With so many excellent institutions to work for, the only real question is which to apply to first?