CLEVELAND — University Hospitals in Cleveland is set to advance its academic mission after receiving $15 million from Iris and the late Bert Wolstein.
The gift will catalyze the construction of the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center, a state-of-the-art education and conference center at UH Cleveland Medical Center.
The gift marks the start of a campaign to fully fund the new center, which is expected to cost $30 million.
“Over decades of giving, the Wolsteins have made an indelible mark at UH and positively impacted countless lives, bringing hope to children facing cancer diagnoses, fueling ground-breaking medical research, and so much more,” said Cliff A. Megerian, MD, FACS, University Hospitals CEO and Jane and Henry Meyer Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair. “With their new gift, they are among the most significant donors in UH history and leave a legacy that will touch hearts and minds for generations.”
UH officials say the 30,000-square-foot facility will have "state-of-the-art audiovisual and remote learning technology and provide ample and flexible space to host national and international conferences; visiting lecturers, professors and speakers; Continuing Medical Education conferences; and more."
In addition, there will training labs, a breakout space, cafe and a a publicly accessible art gallery.
“This gift is profoundly meaningful to me and something that I know Bart would have been thrilled to do,” said Iris S. Wolstein. “UH is a world-class healthcare system with unparalleled caregivers – they deserve a space to learn the best clinical practices available, refine and innovate new care models, and then export those ideas, training others across the world. It is an honor and privilege to support UH in such an enduring way.”
The new facility will be located at the UH Cleveland Medical Center, along Euclid Avenue, in front of the Center for Emergency Medicine.
Officials say that dates for a groundbreaking and opening will be determined as fundraising continues.
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