PRESENTED TO THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL LEADERSHIP TASK FORCE OCTOBER 30, 2006

1. A CASE FOR REGIONAL HEALTH CARE PRESENTED TO THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL LEADERSHIP TASK FORCE OCTOBER 30, 2006

2. MISSION To Heal – To Teach – To Discover University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

3. VISION To be the health provider of choice in the Greater Geauga Region earning the reputation for patient-centered care and recognized as the destination site for Musculoskeletal, Women’s Health, Heart-Vascular, Emergency/Trauma and Surgical Services. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

4. The Logo graphically makes a statement: UH is distinctly differentiated in this market and is not business as usual. The shield symbolizes protection, strength, and the academic dimension of UH. The singular UH signifies the synergy between our academic and medical aspects and reinforces how the public knows us: “UH.” The three barsrepresent our Mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover The person represents our commitment to people: our patients, our employees, our community. This person exhibits health, hope and vitality and brings the logo to life with a confident and forward-looking tonality. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

5. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS UH is an integrated healthcare delivery system embracing • Academic Medical Center • Rainbow, Babies and Children’s Hospital • Community Hospitals • Ireland Cancer Center • McDonalds Women’s Hospital • Partnership Hospitals • Ambulatory Centers • Wellness Programs • Post Acute Care Services • Physician Organizations • Community Outreach • $2 Billion Corporation • Serving Northeast Ohio University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

6. GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PROFILE • Founded in 1952 as a private non-for-profit community based hospital • Integrated with University Hospitals since 1995 • Current campus encompasses a 226-bed facility and provides an array of inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency services • Three satellite medical centers University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

7. GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER PROFILE • Service population is in excess of 250,000 residents transcending Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula, Portage and Trumbull counties. • More than 100,000 individuals are served annually and growing. • One of the top three employers in Geauga County; significant economic value added • Operating budget of $200 million • Operating staff of 1000 • Medical Staff of 300 University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

8. EVOLVING REGIONAL MODEL • Health Care is a local phenomenon focused on access, convenience and the expectation of a superior experience. • GMC has evolved to a regional model through program and service development. • Serves as a referral site for other University Hospital Affiliates in the eastern region. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

9. EVOLVING REGIONAL MODEL Orthopedic Center (musculoskeletal) Neuro-Spine Center Chest Pain Center Stroke Center Women’s Health Center Neurological Center Heart and Vascular Center Breast Care Center Minimally Invasive Surgery Center Weight Loss and Bariatric Outpatient Surgery Center Emergency/Trauma Center Selective destination service menu: University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

10. ECONOMIC IMPACT • Community investment in excess of $50 million in programs, facilities and service development. • Economic value to the region nearly $100 million University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

11. THE FUTURE – VISION 2010 Key Priorities • Focus on the patient (customer experience) through compassionate and patient-centered care. • Continue to evolve the premise of community benefit through creating new and enhanced partnerships • Push the envelope for further regionalization of health care. • Begin to implement an aggressive master campus development plan. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

12. CONCLUSION The reward for a job well done is the opportunity to do more. Jonas Salk University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center