The Cleveland Clinic has announced the launch of its new Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center, which will provide specialized care for middle-aged and older women. The center aims to empower women in their health journey with confidence and clarity by focusing on access, connectivity, education, research, and innovation. With over 63 million women in the U.S. being 50 years old or older, the center will address the needs of aging women, with around 6,000 women starting menopause daily.

Maria Shriver will lead the center as its chief visionary and strategic advisor, expanding her role in the hospital system. Shriver is known for founding The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention and Research Center at the Cleveland Clinic, now serving patients across the state. The new center will offer specialty care in areas such as behavioral health, breast health, cardiovascular care, infant and maternal health, endocrinology, weight management, menopause, osteoporosis, metabolic bone density