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Wellness & Preventive Medicine

Learn more about Cleveland Clinic initiatives to prevent illness and foster health.
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Why Choose Wellness & Preventive Medicine at Cleveland Clinic?

As one of the world's most respected academic medical centers, we see firsthand the consequences of certain preventable conditions and their effects on the healthcare system. Cleveland Clinic's Wellness and Preventive Medicine programs are dedicated to helping our patients, our community members, and our employees achieve optimal well-being and a high quality of life. We do this by combining world-class medical care and quality wellness programs to change unhealthy behaviors and to help make healthy life choices.

Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Resources

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Center for Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine

Combines the best of modern medicine with evidence-based complementary approaches to prevention and healing.

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Center for Functional Medicine

Focuses on lifestyle influences, genetics and the environment to determine what is causing your disease or chronic conditions.

Dr. Robert Saper talking with a patient.

For Medical Professionals

From community initiatives to educational opportunities, the Wellness and Preventive Medicine department has a number of resources available to medical professionals.

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Center for Research & Training

Our Wellness Center for Research & Training conducts rigorous and innovative research in non-pharmacological interventions for mental and physical well-being.

Patient Resources

Patient Resources

Health Events & Classes

Learn more about upcoming events and classes from Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine.

Recipes

From breakfast to desserts, we’ve got you covered. Find exclusive recipes that are both healthy and delicious.

Wellness Store

To help you live a happier, healthier life, visit our online health and wellness store.

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Cheryl Cairns and her husband while vacationing.

Self-Help Techniques Alleviate Sleep Issues, Reduce Anxiety and Stress

Nov 30, 2023

"I was under enormous stress and having difficulty sleeping, so I reached out to Dr. Saper to see if he had any suggestions as to how I could better cope."

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Patient, Vel Scott, enjoys gardening in her Purple Oasis, a community-based urban garden in University Circle.

Local Woman Exemplifies Caring for Self, and Community

Apr 13, 2023

"I took my health issues into my own hands and with guidance from health professionals who care about me, achieved great results."
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Lindsay before and after losing more than 100 pounds through Cleveland Clinic's Eating Well for Optimal Health program.

Teacher Loses Over 100 Pounds by Focusing on Sustainable Lifestyle Changes

Jan 31, 2023

“You have the support of health experts and other people in the group. If I can do it, anyone can do it. It’s something you can stick with and feel good about.”
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