CLEVELAND — MetroHealth System and Cleveland State University announced a partnership Wednesday to expand health care services for the university's students, faculty and staff. 

What You Need To Know

  • Through the partnership, MetroHealth will have caregivers in the CSU Clinic, located in the university's College of Health

  • Caregivers will treat minor injuries and illnesses that normally wouldn't require an emergency room visit

  • They will also provide COVID-19 testing, immunizations, routine health screenings and more

Through the partnership, MetroHealth will have caregivers in the CSU Clinic, located in the university's College of Health. Caregivers will treat minor injuries and illnesses that normally wouldn't require an emergency room visit. 

They will also provide COVID-19 testing, immunizations, routine health screenings and more.

“We are so proud to partner with Cleveland State to offer these important services to the university community,” said MetroHealth President and CEO Airica Steed in a press release. “Improving access to high-quality care is one of our top priorities as a system, and we are grateful to have such a supportive partner in that work with Cleveland State. Together, we are striving to create a healthier future for our community.”

This is the latest partnership between the two. Metro Health and CSU have also collaborated on the School Health Program, which provides clinical services for more than 4,800 schools throughout Cuyahoga County, including Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District, Positive Education Program, Saint Martin de Porres and Urban Community School.

In addition, MetroHealth also plans to open a new health center at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank's Community Resource Center, which will provide primary care services, immunizations, dental services and more.