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Medical Social Work | Metrohealth Medical Center

2500 Metrohealth Dr., Cleveland, OH 44109

Eligibility

Open to patients hospitalized at MetroHealth and their families, as well as to outpatients in the MetroHealth ambulatory care centers.

Required documents

None (anything needed can be obtained from the patient's medical record).

Hours

M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm, plus other hours for assigned social workers in areas such as the emergency room.
(216) 696-3876

Voice - voice | Appointment Scheduling

(216) 778-4700

Voice - voice | Referrals

(216) 778-7800

Voice - voice | Main Number

(800) 554-5251

Voice - voice | Main number

https://metrohealth.org

Application process

Social workers are often assigned to specific units within the hospital, and will see patients there. Can also call for an appointment or walk-in for service M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm (there may be some waiting time for walk-ins). Referrals can be made by any member of the health care team, the patient, family members, community agencies, or other concerned parties.

Fees

There is no additional fee - any MetroHealth patient can be assisted.

Service area

United States

Description

Provides social workers who help patients to understand and manage the impact of their medical problems on their lives, and to make decisions and plan for the future. Includes identifying and arranging community supports and practical resources. Social workers are often assigned to specific inpatient and ambulatory units.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

Providing organization

Metrohealth Medical Center

Functions as a 731-bed, county-owned and fully-accredited general medical and surgical hospital.