Shoutout to the Student Leaders on Campus

Shoutout to the Student Leaders on Campus

Part 2

By: Mallory Johnson 

Regarding the roles and responsibilities of a Student Leader, Mckenna said tours and helping new students. She also said that the first day of classes “was a very hot day but I think we did a good job. We had the chance to sit in the courtyard for a few hours during the first week of classes to help any students with questions or needing help to get to a class. I did three shifts that week sitting at the table, and we only had about eight people ask us questions that whole week. I think that is a good number of people asking questions about campus for the first week because it shows how well we helped everyone else during Orientation.” 

Mckenna’s favorite part of leading was helping people and making conversations with new people. She loves getting to know people and “being a student leader gives me the opportunity to talk to more people.” Her least favorite part (so far) was “sitting in the hot sun waiting to give people tours and also waiting in a gym at the HLC for forty minutes waiting on the Playfair guy.” Mckenna would love to be a Student Leader again if she could because it is a great chance to meet new people and help others out while also getting the chance to participate in cool events. She got to meet a lot of new students who were from out of province. Mckenna is born and raised in Brandon, so it is interesting for her learning about what it is like to live in another city and come to a brand-new city. She did not meet anyone in particular that was interesting, but she did get to meet a lot of cool new people so far in this school year. 

Mckenna did not have to remind herself where things are on campus because she luckily had a few in-person classes last semester. She said that it is strange to see a lot of people on campus for sure. She only had to remind herself of the names of some of the buildings, which is alright because BU is a small campus. Last year she would walk her dog around campus after school hours to prevent her from feeling weird about being back. Thank you to all the Student Leaders for everything they have done so far to help start this semester back on campus with a bang!

Dead Naming Someone is Disrespectful

Dead Naming Someone is Disrespectful

by Ronnie Kayla Neiman

The first thing to know, is what exactly a dead name is. It is a name that a person np longer goes by, more often than not it is the name that they were given at birth but no longer feels as though the name fits them. According to one entry in Urban Dictionary, a Dead Name can be described as follows: The birth name of somebody who has changed their name. Most commonly attributed to trans people but can be attributed to any person who has changed their name. 

A dead name is meant to be a Dead Name. It is not the name a person goes my anymore. A recent example that is used in popular culture is the actor, Elliot Page. He transitioned to the male gender after years of being in the spotlight as a female under a female name. Not many seemed to understand that calling him by the name he once went by is no longer acceptable. 

To be called by a previous name is disrespectful to the person who has made the decision to no longer have that name. It can add to a lot of emotional and mental difficulties. It takes a lot of courage to be yourself and that can sometimes mean changing a name. the name change is about the person who chooses to go by a different name. It is not about everyone else. All that matters is that person being content with who they are. The act of changing their name to something that better represents them is usually seen as something empowering, and it can bring a lot of joy and happiness to their life. 

A person's previous name may represent many past elements of life that they no longer want to be associated with. These are varied, but can include:

  • Emotional trauma from being treated as a different gender

  • Violence perpetrated on the person

  • Dysphoria

  • Painful childhood memories

  • Lack of autonomy in identity

This is something I can personally connect with. I go by the name Ronnie, a special name for myself as it was a name given to me whilst I discovered my spiritual gender identity by my sister whilst she was pregnant. I no longer go by the name my parents assigned me at birth. I accept that they named me something from the time my mother was five months pregnant with me. They are the only ones I allow to call me by my dead name, but as time goes on, it is becoming more difficult for me to hear that name, no matter how special it is. My issue is that I am thinking of their happiness and not my own. 

In allowing others to continue calling me by my dead name, family, friends, acquaintances and strangers is disrespectable to myself. I am who I am. 

The continuing use of a persons dead name is something that can cause them a lot of hurt and shame. 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

by Ronnie Kayla Neiman

The Manitoba government is recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a day of observance to encourage reflection and meaningful discussions about the impacts of residential schools. 

It was in June, the House of Commons unanimously passed legislation to make Sept. 30 a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve for those who were lost.The Northwest Territories government followed suit with an announcement in July. 

The day that was also known as Orange Shirt Day was established in honour of the experience of Phyllis Webstad, whose gift of clothing from her grandmother was taken away on Webstad's first day at a residential school. 2022 will mark the second year that people in Manitoba have marked the day as a day of learning and teaching about Residential Schools.

Schools will be closed and no classes will be held on that day.  Manitoba’s public servants will also observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and non-essential government services and offices will be closed for the day. This includes Brandon university where there will be no classes and no student services available. 

It seems that removing people from a learning environment to observe this day, it seems counter productive to close down schools for the day. It is a good time to take the day in order to teach those who do not know the full dark truth about what had happened in Canadian Residential schools.

Remember to wear Orange on September 30th to honour the children who suffered at these schools, and to remember those children who never came home.

Farewell Brandon University

Farewell Brandon University

Maria Garcia Manzano: AEIC 2019-2022 


By: Maria Garcia Manzano, AEIC of The Quill


The last week of classes is upon us, and as the semester ends, so does my time at The Quill. I first began writing for the Quill during my first year of university. Since high school, I have loved to write and wanted to join a student club that would enable me to pursue my writing hobby. While I was a junior reporter during my second year at Brandon University, a spot opened for the assistant editor position. I applied and was happy to learn that I got the position!


 Becoming the Assistant Editor was a very exciting time. I knew that, given my course load I could never become Editor as the responsibilities are greater than that of the Assist, but I was happy to lend my support and help to our current Editor, Ronnie. Together we learned how to use the design software that would allow us to put together the printed issues of the Quill, and while it has been a couple of years since the university has seen a printed issue, I do not doubt that for the upcoming school year, we can expect to see printed issues once again.


As the Assistant Editor of The Quill, I had a variety of responsibilities to fulfill. When our issues were printed, I would make sure they were available to students by filling up the kiosks. Some of you might remember seeing me with a stack of papers running around the university from building-to-building Tuesday morning. This was a fun part of the job. I enjoyed having those weekly walks. They were quite the workout! Another responsibility I had as the AEIC was to hold weekly meetings to discuss what articles were up for grabs with writers. Of course, with the onset of COVID-19, our meeting had to end, and both the Editor and I primarily communicated with writers through email.


COVID-19 brought The Quill unprecedented challenges, as it did with all other student clubs. Nevertheless, I would like to think that it did not deter many of our devoted writers from continuing to write and updating BU students about everything. We aimed at keeping students informed about the ongoing restrictions, case counts and social developments that occurred throughout the last couple of years.



As I approached my fourth year at Brandon University, I realized that I would have to find a replacement for my position. This was a bittersweet moment since the last four years I have spent with The Quill have been great. I knew, however, that my position had to be filled by someone who loved to write and loved to be a part of the Quill. My successor checks all of these qualities and more, and once they have officially taken the AEIC position, I hope they take the time to introduce themselves to all of you.


My time at Brandon University has ended, and while I am excited about what my future may hold for me, I will always cherish the memories I formed at BU. Thank you to all of the readers of the Quill who have made my time as your AEIC worth it and entertaining. I have loved writing for all of you!


Best Wishes,

Waste Reduction & Diversion: The Easter Edition

Waste Reduction & Diversion: The Easter Edition

By: Maria Garcia Manzano, AEIC of the Quill

Photo Credits: www.plastikcity.com 

Over the years, chocolate egg packaging has been a hot topic due to the high proportion that cannot be recycled. This is slowly changing, with major retailers promising to reduce their packaging. While this is good news and means that companies are starting to listen, as a 4R Waste Ambassador, I ask everyone to pick their Easter treats with the recycling bin in mind and recycle as much as possible. I urge you to hop to your recycling bin, but as you already know (based on my previous 4R Waste Ambassador articles) - not everything can be thrown in. With Easter right around the corner, your house might soon be full of Easter egg wrappers and boxes and everything in between. But did you know a lot of that waste can go into your curbside recycling bin rather than into your garbage bin? Below I will discuss some tips for Easter waste reduction and diversion.

Easter egg foil:

The best way to recycle Easter egg foil is to scrunch the foil up into a small fist-sized ball before placing it in the recycling bin. This makes sure the tiny bits of foil don't get lost in the recycling process.

If it's got chocolate on it, rinse it off first, and if it's still too dirty, it's better in the waste bin. If you haven't consumed enough chocolate to make a fist-sized ball of foil, you can place the foil pieces into an aluminum drink can in order to contain them before placing them in your recycling bin.

Cardboard boxes:

The cardboard boxes that package the eggs and any other boxes can be placed in your recycle bin for recycling. Collapsing the boxes first helps leave room in your container for more recycling.

Why do I insist on recycling?

When an item goes in the bin and ends up at the Eastview landfill, harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses are released as it breaks down.

Recycling not only helps in creating less waste but also helps in reducing the emissions caused by waste. But that's not all! Recycled materials can be used to create other products. We then avoid taking raw materials from the earth, such as timber and water, or having to make them from scratch, using more energy and creating further emissions.

So, why can't I just throw it all in the recycling? It gets sorted later, right?

Wrong. When unnecessary waste is put in your recycling bin, we end up with 'contamination' of the waste. This causes problems when recyclables are sorted and can affect the ability of the item to be processed into a new product. In fact, contaminating a few bins could mean risking an entire truckload of recyclables.

If you ever find yourself with the question of what can or can't be recycled, then Recycle Everywhere offers a comprehensive list, or you can look up your item and see if Eastview Landfill is equipped to have that item be dropped off. https://recycleeverywhere.ca 

Happy Recycling!

Tips to Writing Papers at the End of the Semester

Tips to Writing Papers at the End of the Semester

By Ronnie Kayla Neiman


It’s getting to the end of the semester and many classes have a paper as their final project. Each class and professor have their own specific guidelines, though some are universal. 

The usual being; Using 12 pt Times New Roman Font, double spaced. 

Plagiarism is a huge no. Most, if not all course outlines share the Brandon University academic honesty policy. If you need to quote something, make sure to cite it properly. 

Be sure to note which citation style your professor has asked for. MLA, APA, Chicago are the more commonly used ones, but each professor will usually tell you which one to use when assigning the paper. If you aren’t sure, make sure to ask them. Be sure to ask sooner rather than later because it is getting to be the very busy point of the semester. 

If you gave questions about the assignment, that is something you can also ask the professor. Emails are usually the better way to ask, especially if you have more than one question. Be sure to give the professors time to respond, or perhaps make an appointment to meet with them during office hours. 

Student Services at Brandon University also provide a lot of help with writing papers and studying, though they can get busy quickly at the end of term. Though, even if they are booked up, they provide a lot of helpful online resources that can go a long way in helping students finish their end of semester assignments. 

Everything gets busy and chaotic at the end of the semester, so be sure to be prepared. Just doing thata can ease a lot of anxieties. 

Best of luck on your end of semester papers!

Collegiate Inventors Competition Accepting New Entries

Collegiate Inventors Competition Accepting New Entries

WHAT: For more than three decades, the Collegiate Inventors Competition® (CIC) has offered student innovators from across the country the opportunity to showcase their work and compete for top prizes. CIC has now opened the entry period for the 2022 competition.

The National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), invites Undergraduate and Graduate students to submit their applications for this immersive, one-of-a-kind invention competition. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, completeness, adequacy as a solution, impact and coherence.

Selected Finalists will travel (all expenses paid) to the Washington, D.C. area to compete. Throughout the two-day event, Finalists will interact with their fellow student innovators, have their presentations judged by NIHF Inductees and USPTO officials, and network with the Judges during an Awards Dinner. Winning teams will be awarded cash prizes and a USPTO Patent Acceleration Certificate.

CIC is an excellent opportunity for students to take their inventions to the next level. Students can visit https://www.invent.org/collegiate-inventors to learn more and apply for the competition.

WHEN: The deadline to apply is June 7. The competition takes place the week of Oct. 10.

WHERE: The USPTO Madison Building, 600 Dulany St. in Alexandria, Virginia.

ETC.: Because most university design and capstone projects qualify for CIC, entries are a great way for students to make the most of their hard work. Professors and mentors are encouraged to share this opportunity with their students.

About the Collegiate Inventors Competition

The Collegiate Inventors Competition encourages and drives innovation and entrepreneurship at the collegiate level. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, this competition recognizes and rewards the research, innovations and discoveries by college students and their advisers for projects leading to inventions that have the potential of receiving patent protection. Introduced in 1990, the competition has awarded cash prizes to students for their innovative work and scientific achievement through the help of its sponsors. For more information, visit invent.org/events/cic-event.

Multi-Country Heart Health Surveys Find Fewer People Exercise Regularly Now Than Before the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Multi-Country Heart Health Surveys Find Fewer People Exercise Regularly Now
Than Before the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Significant national differences in perceptions of heart disease risk factors also emerge in polls of adults across Canada, India, Mexico and in London 


March 11, 2022, CLEVELAND: Surveys of adults living in the UK, Canada, India and Mexico commissioned by global health system Cleveland Clinic this year have found a decline in the number of people who exercise regularly. In addition, many adults in these countries do not recognize the major role played by modifiable risk factors such as exercise and diet in preventing heart disease, which is increasing on a global scale.  

According to a World Health Organization review of the years 2000 to 2019 inclusive, heart disease remained the leading cause of death at the global level for both decades. Moreover, the number of deaths from heart disease increased by more than 2 million from 2000, to nearly 9 million in 2019, which means heart disease represented 16% of total deaths from all causes. 

“We regularly commission surveys to assess knowledge of heart disease risk factors as well as to investigate relevant lifestyle trends in various countries. This year, with COVID fatigue being an issue, we were keen to determine if the pandemic had made an impact on people’s lifestyles in terms of diet and exercise. According to the results, there has been a concerning overall increase of adults who rarely or never perform moderate to vigorous exercise as opposed to before March 2020, but some countries have been far more affected than others,” said Samir Kapadia, MD, Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. 

Dr. Kapadia says that Mexico saw the biggest change post-pandemic, with people rarely or never doing moderate to rigorous exercise rising 12 percentage points from 28% to 40% of the population, while India saw the least change with an increase of only 3 percentage points from 30% to 33%. Canada’s increase was 8 percentage points from 40% to 48%, while in London –the site of Cleveland Clinic’s newest hospital opening next month – the increase was 7 percentage points, from 35% to 42%. 

It also appears that recognizing lack of exercise as a risk factor for heart disease did not have an impact on whether respondents chose to exercise, with some countries having high recognition but low exercise rates and vice versa. For example, the number of Canadians and Mexicans who currently rarely or never do moderate to vigorous exercise stands at 48% for Canadians and 40% for Mexicans, but 66% of Canadians and only 51% of Mexicans recognize not exercising enough as a heart disease risk factor (in that they selected it as something which can increase one’s risk of developing heart disease). Similarly, in London, 42% never or rarely exercise, but 72% recognize lack of exercise as an increased risk factor, and in India, which has the lowest number of people who rarely or never exercise at 33%, only 38% recognize this as a risk factor.

The surveys also found that few adults followed the diet that they had identified as most heart healthy, with India demonstrating the highest correlation. 

The Mediterranean diet, which is recommended by the American Heart Foundation and similar organizations, was recognized as being among the top three most heart-healthy diets by 49% of Londoners and 32% of Canadians, but was followed by only 7% of respondents in both cases. Notably, the Mediterranean diet is recognized as among the most heart-healthy diets by only 15% of Mexicans and 11% of Indians. 

In Mexico, a low-carbohydrate diet was most identified as among the most heart healthy, with 45% picking this option but only 24% following this way of eating. Indians were most likely to follow the diet they viewed as heart healthy, with 37% identifying a vegetarian diet including eggs and dairy to be heart-healthy and 35% following this way of eating. 

Indians were also most likely to follow a specific eating plan, with only 29% not following one, compared to the 68% of Londoners, 65% of Canadians and 52% of Mexicans who do not follow any particular diet.

There were also major differences in the four countries in regard to recognizing two key heart risk factors; obesity and smoking. Obesity was recognized as a risk factor by 84% of Londoners, 77% of Canadians, 73% of Mexicans and 43% of Indians. Smoking or vaping was recognized by 78% of Londoners, 74% of Canadians, 54% of Mexicans and 51% of Indians.  

“These results indicate that we don’t only need to make people aware of the best lifestyle options for heart health – we also need to emphasize how much of an impact these changes can make in order to encourage them to implement the healthier habits. It is possible to reverse the current trend of rising heart disease deaths as we believe around 90% of heart disease could be prevented through regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and diet, and not smoking,” Dr. Kapadia commented.

NOTE:  Survey methodology: All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. The surveys were carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all adults (aged 18+) in the specific country – or in the case of London, the city - surveyed.  The total sample size for London was 1,024 adults and fieldwork was undertaken between 18-20 January 2022. The total sample size for Canada was 1,017 adults and fieldwork was undertaken from 17- 21 January 2022. The total sample size for India was 1,034 adults with fieldwork was undertaken from 19-28 January 2022. The total sample size for Mexico was 1,041 adults and fieldwork was undertaken from 17-21 January 2022.  

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 72,500 employees worldwide are more than 5,050 salaried physicians and researchers, and 17,800 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 21 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2021, there were 10.2 million total outpatient visits, 304,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 259,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.


Editor’s Note: Cleveland Clinic News Service is available to provide broadcast-quality interviews and B-roll upon request. 

Multi-Country Heart Health Surveys Find Fewer People Exercise Regularly Now Than Before the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Multi-Country Heart Health Surveys Find Fewer People Exercise Regularly Now
Than Before the COVID-19 Pandemic 


Significant national differences in perceptions of heart disease risk factors also emerge in polls of adults across Canada, India, Mexico and in London 


March 11, 2022, CLEVELAND: Surveys of adults living in the UK, Canada, India and Mexico commissioned by global health system Cleveland Clinic this year have found a decline in the number of people who exercise regularly. In addition, many adults in these countries do not recognize the major role played by modifiable risk factors such as exercise and diet in preventing heart disease, which is increasing on a global scale.  

According to a World Health Organization review of the years 2000 to 2019 inclusive, heart disease remained the leading cause of death at the global level for both decades. Moreover, the number of deaths from heart disease increased by more than 2 million from 2000, to nearly 9 million in 2019, which means heart disease represented 16% of total deaths from all causes. 

“We regularly commission surveys to assess knowledge of heart disease risk factors as well as to investigate relevant lifestyle trends in various countries. This year, with COVID fatigue being an issue, we were keen to determine if the pandemic had made an impact on people’s lifestyles in terms of diet and exercise. According to the results, there has been a concerning overall increase of adults who rarely or never perform moderate to vigorous exercise as opposed to before March 2020, but some countries have been far more affected than others,” said Samir Kapadia, MD, Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. 

Dr. Kapadia says that Mexico saw the biggest change post-pandemic, with people rarely or never doing moderate to rigorous exercise rising 12 percentage points from 28% to 40% of the population, while India saw the least change with an increase of only 3 percentage points from 30% to 33%. Canada’s increase was 8 percentage points from 40% to 48%, while in London –the site of Cleveland Clinic’s newest hospital opening next month – the increase was 7 percentage points, from 35% to 42%. 

It also appears that recognizing lack of exercise as a risk factor for heart disease did not have an impact on whether respondents chose to exercise, with some countries having high recognition but low exercise rates and vice versa. For example, the number of Canadians and Mexicans who currently rarely or never do moderate to vigorous exercise stands at 48% for Canadians and 40% for Mexicans, but 66% of Canadians and only 51% of Mexicans recognize not exercising enough as a heart disease risk factor (in that they selected it as something which can increase one’s risk of developing heart disease). Similarly, in London, 42% never or rarely exercise, but 72% recognize lack of exercise as an increased risk factor, and in India, which has the lowest number of people who rarely or never exercise at 33%, only 38% recognize this as a risk factor.

The surveys also found that few adults followed the diet that they had identified as most heart healthy, with India demonstrating the highest correlation. 

The Mediterranean diet, which is recommended by the American Heart Foundation and similar organizations, was recognized as being among the top three most heart-healthy diets by 49% of Londoners and 32% of Canadians, but was followed by only 7% of respondents in both cases. Notably, the Mediterranean diet is recognized as among the most heart-healthy diets by only 15% of Mexicans and 11% of Indians. 

In Mexico, a low-carbohydrate diet was most identified as among the most heart healthy, with 45% picking this option but only 24% following this way of eating. Indians were most likely to follow the diet they viewed as heart healthy, with 37% identifying a vegetarian diet including eggs and dairy to be heart-healthy and 35% following this way of eating. 

Indians were also most likely to follow a specific eating plan, with only 29% not following one, compared to the 68% of Londoners, 65% of Canadians and 52% of Mexicans who do not follow any particular diet.

There were also major differences in the four countries in regard to recognizing two key heart risk factors; obesity and smoking. Obesity was recognized as a risk factor by 84% of Londoners, 77% of Canadians, 73% of Mexicans and 43% of Indians. Smoking or vaping was recognized by 78% of Londoners, 74% of Canadians, 54% of Mexicans and 51% of Indians.  

“These results indicate that we don’t only need to make people aware of the best lifestyle options for heart health – we also need to emphasize how much of an impact these changes can make in order to encourage them to implement the healthier habits. It is possible to reverse the current trend of rising heart disease deaths as we believe around 90% of heart disease could be prevented through regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and diet, and not smoking,” Dr. Kapadia commented.

NOTE:  Survey methodology: All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. The surveys were carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all adults (aged 18+) in the specific country – or in the case of London, the city - surveyed.  The total sample size for London was 1,024 adults and fieldwork was undertaken between 18-20 January 2022. The total sample size for Canada was 1,017 adults and fieldwork was undertaken from 17- 21 January 2022. The total sample size for India was 1,034 adults with fieldwork was undertaken from 19-28 January 2022. The total sample size for Mexico was 1,041 adults and fieldwork was undertaken from 17-21 January 2022.  


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About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 72,500 employees worldwide are more than 5,050 salaried physicians and researchers, and 17,800 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 21 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2021, there were 10.2 million total outpatient visits, 304,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 259,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.


Editor’s Note: Cleveland Clinic News Service is available to provide broadcast-quality interviews and B-roll upon request. 


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