Neighborhood Family Practice CEO Domonic Hopson (center, with scissors) cuts the ribboon on NFP’s new facility on Cleveland’s West Side while surrounded by elected leaders and other NFP officials. [Photo courtesy of Kamron Kahn Photography]
A year of planning and hard work culminated in the grand opening of a new health care facility on Cleveland’s West Side on Saturday, April 15th. The transformation of a former CVS Pharmacy is now the new home of Neighborhood Family Practice (NFP), located at 13027 Lorain Ave.
The 10,000 square-foot building at the corner of Lorain Avenue and 130th Street is outfitted to provide more than medicine. NFP offers comprehensive care including medical, dental and behavioral health services. A drive-through pharmacy is set to be added in early 2026. All patients are welcome, regardless of their ability to pay.
“We recognize that healthy communities depend on both healthcare access and economic vitality,” said NFP President and CEO Domonic Hopson. “This new health center will serve as a vital resource in the neighborhood, improving access to care and contributing to the community’s well-being.”
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Over 150 community members showed their support at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Public officials including U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, and City Councilman Brian Kazy were also in attendance — a testament to the significance of making healthcare accessible, specifically in areas where there is a growing concern of “pharmacy deserts.”
Pharmacy Deserts
The term “pharmacy desert” describes an area where residents have limited access to pharmacies, a problem increasing in both urban and rural areas nationwide. This is often due to pharmacy closures, which disproportionately affect low-income communities.
The U.S. Census Bureau data indicates that over 30% of Cleveland residents live below the poverty line. Financial vulnerability can make it difficult, or impossible, to afford insurance premiums, high deductibles and copays even if individuals and families have access to insurance. While there is no concrete way to measure the population of Clevalnders who are underinsured, Data USA reports that 8% of Clevelanders may be uninsured (2023).
According to research provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when people shift away from efficient preventive care and toward emergency rooms, which are well-documented to be more expensive and often less effective for managing chronic conditions, chronic illnesses worsen and health disparities grow.
Serving the Community’s Health Needs
Organizations like NFP address the systemic challenges that poverty poses to health care. A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1980, their model emphasizes proactive care to reduce reliance on emergency services and provides essential healthcare services to all individuals in the community.
NFP operates several health centers in Cleveland:
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Ridge Community Health Center: 3569 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44102
Tremont Community Health Center: 2358 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Detroit Shoreway Community Health Center: 6412 Franklin Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44102
W. 130th Community Health Center: 13027 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
North Coast Community Health Center: 11906 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
NFP also operates pharmacies at:
Ridge Community Health Center: 3569 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44102
Ann B. Reichsman Community Health Center: 3545 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44102
The new facility on Lorain Avenue will house NFP’s third pharmacy, further improving medication access.
As for what’s next? Hopson isn’t slowing down. “We are always looking for new opportunities to expand access to our care,” he said.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating after a man was shot and killed after a fight on Cleveland’s west side Tuesday night.
According to police, at around 6:39 p.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of West 105th Street for a report of a man shot.
When officers arrived, they found a 39-year-old man in the street with a gunshot wound.
Cleveland EMS and Fire rendered first aid, and the man was taken to the hospital.
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Medical staff later pronounced him dead.
Investigators believe two men got into a fight in the street just before shots were fired.
Cleveland Police arrested a 29-year-old man on the scene, and charges are pending.
The Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit is still investigating the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 216-623-5464.
Ohio State Buckeyes football recruiting newscleveland.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four-star athlete and Ohio State commit Legend Bey has delayed his commitment decision until Friday.
National Signing Day’s early signing period began on Wednesday, but Bey will delay his signing until Dec. 5. On3 reported the news late in the morning on Wednesday.
Bey is the No. 175 overall prospect and No. 9 athlete in the 247Sports composite rankings. He plays quarterback for North Forney High School in Texas, but will be an athlete at Ohio State.
The Buckeyes’ intention was to use him as a hybrid type of player that can play both running back and wide receiver. Much in the same way that Curtis Samuel was used at Ohio State, Bey was set to have a similar role.
Now, his future with the Buckeyes will be unclear for the next 48 hours.
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Andrew Gillis covers Ohio State football and recruiting for Cleveland.com. He provides updates on Ohio State football as a whole, its prospects and the Buckeyes each week. He previously covered the Bengals for…
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown’s (OH-11) legislation to name the Collinwood neighborhood Post Office in Cleveland, Ohio in honor of Tech Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter (1920-2007) today passed the House Oversight Committee and is one step closer to becoming law.
In July, Brown introduced legislation (H.R. 4635) to name the post office on East 152nd Street in Cleveland in honor of Minter, a long-time Cleveland resident who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II. The “Six Triple Eight” was the first and only all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit to serve overseas during the war. Brown’s legislation is supported by the Minter Family.
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“Alma Minter delivered for our country, and today Congress is one step closer to finally delivering for her. I am proud that my bill to rename the Collinwood post office in honor of Tech Sergeant Minter is one step closer to becoming law. Putting her name on the post office on East 152nd is a way to say thank you, to keep the story of Six Triple Eight alive, and to right past wrongs. These women served with courage and excellence, yet far too many never lived to see their country recognize them. The least we can do now is make sure their names and their stories are remembered. I am grateful for the support of my colleagues and will continue to work with members of both parties to get this done,” said Congresswoman Shontel Brown.
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In 1945, Minter along with over 800 other women, were deployed to clear a backlog of over 17 million pieces of mail in Europe. The Six Triple Eight completed their mission in less than 90 days, ensuring that mail from the Homefront could reach American troops in Europe.
The Six Triple Eight was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by an act of Congress in 2022 and honored at a ceremony at the Capitol this year. In February, Congresswoman Brown spoke on the House floor in Washington to recognize Minter’s service and share her story. She also presented Minter’s family with additional military medals at her State of the District address in Cleveland.
The legislation is cosponsored by: Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12), Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Rep. Mike Carey (OH-15), Rep. Warren Davidson (OH-08), Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04), Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14), Rep. Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01), Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05), Rep. Michael Rulli (OH-06), Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Rep. Dave Taylor (OH-02), Rep. Mike Turner (OH-10), Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04), Rep. Andre Carson (IN-07), Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-02), and Rep. Deborah Ross (NC-02).
For more information on the Six Triple Eight, click here.
