Julie Washington

Healthcare reporter at cleveland.com

cleveland, ohio, united states

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Cleveland, Columbus hospitals help develop breakthrough ovarian cancer treatment

CLEVELAND, Ohio — As many as 8,000 women in the United States are living with a rare ovarian cancer that affects the young and keeps coming back, even after surgery and chemotherapy. Now, for the first time, these women can slow the growth of tumors just ... See more

cleveland.com•Julie Washington•Jan 5, 2026

Greene County teen dies from flu, first pediatric death in Ohio this season

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A teenager from Greene County is Ohio’s first reported flu-related pediatric death of the 2025-26 flu season, the [Ohio Department of Health ]said Wednesday. “This death is tragic and our hearts go out to the family,” said Ohio Departmen... See more

cleveland.com•Julie Washington•Dec 31, 2025

Northeast Ohio hospitals spent $1.2 billion on community benefits in 2024

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Three Northeast Ohio hospitals — University Hospitals, MetroHealth System and Summa Health —collectively spent $1.23 billion to benefit their communities in Northeast Ohio in 2024, according to reports recently released by the health sys... See more

cleveland.com•Julie Washington•Dec 12, 2025

MetroHealth reports some financial gains amid larger budget crisis

CLEVELAND, Ohio — MetroHealth System is facing a significant financial crisis, projecting its fourth straight year of operating losses while trying to manage ballooning charity care costs. The health system’s leadership has approved a budget with a multim... See more

cleveland.com•Julie Washington•Nov 13, 2025

Insurance gap widens as MetroHealth feels impact

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The number of people who lack health insurance or are underinsured is placing increasing financial pressure on U.S. hospitals, including MetroHealth. When patients can’t pay their medical bills, hospitals must pick up the tab. This short... See more

cleveland.com•Julie Washington•Nov 10, 2025

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Cleveland, Columbus hospitals help develop breakthrough ovarian cancer treatment

Greene County teen dies from flu, first pediatric death in Ohio this season

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MetroHealth reports some financial gains amid larger budget crisis

Insurance gap widens as MetroHealth feels impact

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Cleveland, Columbus hospitals help develop breakthrough ovarian cancer treatment

Greene County teen dies from flu, first pediatric death in Ohio this season

Northeast Ohio hospitals spent $1.2 billion on community benefits in 2024

MetroHealth reports some financial gains amid larger budget crisis

Insurance gap widens as MetroHealth feels impact

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