Newsroom
Here you can learn about the latest news and events happening at our medical center, access detailed biographies of our experts, find multimedia resources and get answers to frequently asked questions related to media inquiries. You can also read through our community newsletter, St. Vincent Charity Today, and other publications highlighting news from around our campus.
About St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
Cleveland’s first and only downtown hospital, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center is the city’s faith-based, high-quality health care provider. Our distinguished doctors and caregivers are devoted to treating every patient with clinical excellence and compassionate care. Home to the renowned Spine and Orthopedic Institute and the Center for Bariatric Surgery, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center has complete services in cardiovascular, emergency medicine, primary care, occupational health, behavioral health and addiction medicine. Owned by the Sisters of Charity Health System, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center has provided Care Beyond Medicine since 1865.
For media inquiries:
Rebecca Gallant
Vice President, Communications
Office: 216-696-8408
Cell: 216-288-0239
RGallant@sistersofcharityhealth.org
Maureen Nagg
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Office: 216.363.7440
Cell: 216.212.0351
Maureen.Nagg@Stvincentcharity.com
Terri Jankowski
Media Relations Specialist
Cell: 216-408-8021
New Releases
June 3, 2019
Dr. Leslie Pristas named medical director of Center for Bariatric Surgery at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
Leslie L. Pristas D.O. FACS has been named medical director and lead surgeon of Center for Bariatric Surgery at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. Dr. Pristas is the first woman to oversee the center, which is the longest-standing nationally accredited center of excellence in weight loss surgery in Northeast Ohio.
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Thomas Strauss Appointed to OHA Board of Trustees
The Ohio Hospital Association, the united voice of Ohio’s 237 hospitals and 13 health systems, appointed three new members to the Board of Trustees.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2019
Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium Video Highlights Partnership
CLEVELAND – The Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium has released a new video, highlighting the collaborative work under way by area hospitals to address the opioid crisis in the region.The
Read MoreJune 4, 2018
St. Vincent Surgeon Performs Breakthrough Knee Revision Surgery
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center’s Dr. Bernard Stulberg recently became the first orthopedic surgeon in the country to perform total knee revision surgery utilizing the latest GPS technology. The procedure marks a breakthrough in knee revision surgery, helping to identify the cause of implant failure and ensuring precise implant replacement to improve patient mobility.
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June 6, 2019
Health Literacy Institute at St. Vincent Charity Featured at National Health Literacy Conference
Since 2007, the Health Literacy Institute at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center has been dedicated to improving health through better education. Karen Komondor, director, organizational development, at the Health Literacy Institute was invited to spe ...continue reading
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May 29, 2019
Rosary Hall's Dr. Ted Parran provides expert opinion to committee on qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use
A committee of health care professionals recently recommended that the State Medical Board of Ohio vote next month to include anxiety and autism spectrum disorder as qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use. Dr. Ted Parran, co-associate medica ...continue reading
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May 28, 2019
Surgery Not Always Best Approach to Ankle Injury
Tristan Van Natta was two days away from competing in the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia, when a crooked landing led to a severe ankle sprain. The resolute athlete refused to see a doctor, knowing that a diagnosis ...continue reading
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May 8, 2019
May is Mental Health Month - Focus on #4Mind4Body for Balanced Mental Health
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally - it’s important to pay attention to both your physical health and your mental ...continue reading
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July 27, 2018
St. Vincent surgeon uses breakthrough technology to build customized knee implants and surgical tools for each patient
With multiplying numbers of patients turning to total knee replacement surgery, St. Vincent Charity orthopedic surgeons lead the way in Northeast Ohio to employ the latest technologies to ensure ...continue reading
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July 16, 2018
Outpatient Procedure Helps Patients Take Control of Arthritis Pain
Sandra turned to St. Vincent Charity Medical Center’s Dr. George Friedhoff in search of an alternative to surgery to relieve her back pain. Dr. Friedhoff performed a cooled, radiofrequency spinal ablation, a state of the art non-invasive outpatient t ...continue reading
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June 4, 2018
St. Vincent Surgeon Performs Breakthrough Knee Revision Surgery
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center’s Dr. Bernard Stulberg recently became the first orthopedic surgeon in the country to perform total knee revision surgery utilizing the latest GPS technology. The procedure marks a breakthrough in knee revision surg ...continue reading
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October 21, 2013
Dr. John Collis Named to “90 Spine Surgeon Device Inventors & Innovators to Know” list
Serves as co-medical director of the Spine and Orthopedic InstituteChicago - Becker's Spine Review released a list of "90 Spinal Surgeon Device Inventors & Innovators to Know." This list compiles ...continue reading
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