About Southwest General Health Center

Providing Community Health and Support in the Greater Cleveland Area

Founded in 1920 by local residents responding to a flu epidemic, Southwest General has always been a hospital committed to supporting the community. We maintain strong ties to the Greater Cleveland area through our quality medical services, our partnerships with University Hospitals and local community organizations and our many community benefit programs promoting health and wellness.

Southwest General is home to nationally recognized physicians, state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical, surgical and emergency services, including a Level III trauma center. Our services are designed to provide patients with care that addresses their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.

Our Mission and Vision

At Southwest General, we have a long history of commitment to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our mission statement reminds us of this commitment, first made by our founders when they opened the hospital so many decades ago:

Health is our Passion. Quality is our Focus. Compassion is our Way.

Our entire team holds these words close to the heart while treating patients and assisting families.

Going hand in hand with our mission, the Southwest General vision guides us in our commitment to excellence and community health:

The Vision of Southwest General is to be the leading health care system based in and serving the communities southwest of Cleveland.

We aim to be looked to by our communities as their first choice for advanced medicine and an exceptional health care experience—leading with unsurpassed quality, dynamic growth, innovative professionals, advanced facilities and supported by the financial performance to achieve this vision.

We pledge to continuously improve and to collaborate with other outstanding health care providers, so that we may be a trusted source for health and wellness services, bringing our care to members of our community, right where they live.

Partnering with University Hospitals

We strive to provide quality medical services to all who need us. Our unique partnering agreement with University Hospitals helps us continue to provide innovative patient care, including enhanced clinical services and program development. Additionally, it allows us to offer selected services of the following nationally renowned medical institutions:

• University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
• University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
• University Hospitals MacDonald Women’s Hospital

Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Health Care

We are proud of the many awards and recognitions our hospital has received over the years, as they attest to the outstanding quality of care patients can expect at Southwest General. Additionally, we are pleased to be recognized as a leading employer in Cuyahoga County. We have been named one of the “Top Workplaces” by The Plain Dealer for eight consecutive years and one of the great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio, having earned the NorthCoast 99 Award from the Employers Resource Council for fourteen years. For a full list of our awards, visit our achievements and recognition page.

For more information about our services, resources and programs, call Southwest General today at (440) 816-5050.