Cleveland, OH
MetroHealth terminates President and CEO for $1.9 million in self-authorized bonuses, board says
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The MetroHealth Board of Trustees confirmed on Nov. 21 that it has terminated the employment of President and CEO Akram Boutros, M.D., efficient instantly.
An investigation discovered Dr. Boutros approved greater than $1,900,000 in supplemental bonuses to himself between 2018-2022 with out disclosing it to the Board, MetroHealth System Chair Vanessa Whiting stated.
The Board acquired the outcomes of this investigation performed by exterior counsel into the compensation points on Saturday, and the Board voted to terminate his employment for trigger on Monday.
Whiting shared the next assertion on behalf of the MetroHealth Board of Trustees:
“We’ve taken these actions mindfully and intentionally however with unhappiness and disappointment. All of us acknowledge the great issues Dr. Boutros has accomplished for our hospital and for the neighborhood. Nevertheless, we all know of no group allowing its CEO to self-evaluate and decide their entitlement to an extra bonus and at what quantity, as Dr. Boutros has accomplished.
Dr. Boutros, by his personal admission, established particular metrics, performed self-assessments of his efficiency beneath these metrics, and approved fee to himself of greater than $1,900,000 in supplemental bonuses primarily based on these self-evaluations between 2018 and 2022. The self-evaluations and the supplemental bonus quantities paid to Dr. Boutros weren’t disclosed to the Board, despite the fact that Dr. Boutros’ employment contract makes clear that the Board units Dr. Boutros’ compensation.
Consistent with the Board of Trustees’ fiduciary duties, we launched an inner investigation, led by the Tucker Ellis legislation agency, once we realized of those points as we ready for our CEO transition, ensuing within the following actions thus far:
· The Board demanded speedy compensation of the supplemental bonus cash. On October 31, Dr. Boutros repaid $2,104,337.11, which represented the supplemental bonus cash paid with out approval for efficiency in calendar years 2017 by way of 2021, plus $124,003.86 in curiosity.
· The Board on November 9 permitted and enacted speedy CEO spending and hiring limitations that have been to stay in place by way of December 31, 2022.”
Based on Whiting, Dr. Boutros knowledgeable the Board at a public assembly that he had self-reported to the Ohio Ethics Fee on Nov. 1, which was the day after the compensation.
“We stand able to cooperate with any investigating authorities whereas we proceed our inner investigation,” stated Whiting.
The MetroHealth Board of Trustees is the one administrative physique that may approve the CEO’s compensation, together with bonuses, and set efficiency analysis metrics for the CEO, Whiting knowledgeable.
Whiting described MetroHealth’s compensation protocol as such:
“MetroHealth gives its CEO a performance-based variable compensation (PBVC) plan that makes a bonus out there primarily based on achievements reached towards annual organizational targets permitted by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees didn’t delegate to Dr. Boutros the authority to self-evaluate his efficiency towards metrics by no means disclosed to the Board, after which authorize supplemental bonus funds for himself in quantities by no means disclosed to the Board. Dr. Boutros omitted reporting his full compensation to the Board – and to a nationally acknowledged compensation advisor employed to yearly assessment and assess Dr. Boutros’ compensation.
We’ve applied, and can proceed to implement, extra processes and safeguards to make sure the integrity of the fee and bonus course of.”
Dr. Nabil Chehade has been named interim CEO and can assume the duties till the hospital transitions to its new president and CEO, Dr. Airica Steed, on Dec. 5, Whiting stated.
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Cleveland, OH
Karen N. Klyn
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Karen N. Klyn
OBITUARY
Karen N. (nee Ahern) Klyn, age 84 of Painesville Twp., passed away on July 28, 2024 at University Hospitals TriPoint Medical Center in Concord Twp., OH. She was born on April 12, 1940 in Cleveland, OH.Mrs. Klyn had worked as a registered nurse at the former Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland and later as a diabetic educator at both St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland and the Lake County Free Clinic in Painesville. Mrs. Klyn had volunteered for the Christ Child Society, Hope Chest, and the Free Clinic. She enjoyed shopping, watching movies, drinking wine and eating cheese, a good dance party and helping others. She most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.She is survived by her children, Robert (Mary) Klyn, Deborah (Barry) Tomazin, Mary Katherine (Donald) Mager, Maureen (Jeffery) Zika and Matthew (Elizabeth) Klyn; grandchildren, Chase Klyn, Jake Klyn, Alek (Justin Hutchinson) Tomazin, Maxwell Tomazin, Addy Mager, Mason Mager, Jenna Zika, Kai Klyn and Esper Klyn; great-grandchildren, Sloane Hutchinson and soon to be born baby on August 16, 2024; niece Natalie (Brian) Lyons; and her cats, Rose and Winston.She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Helen (nee Corbett) Ahern; sister, Patricia Jossart; brother-in-law, James Jossart; sister, Maureen Ahern and brother, Michael Ahern.A funeral mass will be held at noon on Friday, August 2, 2024 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord Twp., OH 44060.Contributions in her memory to the Christ Child Society of the Western Reserve, online at www.christchildwesternreserve.org/donate or to the Lake County Free Clinic, www.lakefreeclinic.org/donate/.Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Mentor, OH. Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com.
Cleveland, OH
Northeast Ohio Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Humidity Expected Tonight
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Cleveland, OH – Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through Cleveland and the surrounding areas this evening and overnight, according to the US National Weather Service Cleveland OH. The forecast indicates another warm and humid night, with temperatures dropping to the upper 60s to lower 70s.
According to the National Weather Service, the humidity will persist throughout Tuesday, with thunderstorm chances higher in the eastern part of the region. The storms may bring brief periods of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds. Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather information and be prepared for changing conditions.
The Weather Service’s latest update shows scattered thunderstorms, with a higher likelihood of rain in areas such as Ashtabula, Erie, and Youngstown, where rain chances exceed 70%. Akron and Canton have a slightly lower chance, but still significant, with rain probabilities around 40-50%.
Overnight, the Cleveland area will experience muggy conditions, making it uncomfortable for some. Those with outdoor plans should monitor the weather closely and consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors. The muggy weather is expected to continue into Wednesday, though peeks of sunshine may return.
Cleveland, OH
Hometown Urgent Care offers free sports physicals for upcoming season
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As the new sports season approaches, parents can take advantage of an opportunity to ensure their child is ready for the field, court or track. Hometown Urgent Care is offering free sports physicals on select days at each of their clinics.
To qualify for the free sports physicals, parents and guardians are required to pre-register their children. The free physicals will be available on designated days.
For days outside of the free promotion, sports physicals are available for $25.
For more information on the free sports physical days or to pre-register your child, visit www.myhometownuc.com or contact the clinic directly.
Below are Hometown Urgent Care’s locations throughout northeast Ohio:
Akron area
Hometown Urgent Care – Akron
Address: 472 E. Waterloo, Akron, OH 44139
Hometown Urgent Care – Barberton
Address: 49 5th Street SE, Barberton, OH 44203
Hometown Urgent Care – Cuyahoga Falls
Address: 2967 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Hometown Urgent Care – Massilon
Address: 1111 Lincoln Way E, Massilon, OH 44646
Hometown Urgent Care – Streetsboro
Address: 9300 State Route 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241
Hometown Urgent Care – Wooster
Address: 4164 Burbank Road, Wooster, OH 44691
Cleveland area
Hometown Urgent Care – Berea
Address: 205 W Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 44107
Hometown Urgent Care – Euclid
Address: 22595 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid, OH 44123
Hometown Urgent Care – Garfield Heights
Address: 12813 Rockside Rd., Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Hometown Urgent Care – Lorain
Address: 2251 Tower Blvd., Lorain, OH 44053
Hometown Urgent Care – Mentor
Address: 6006 Andrews Rd., Mentor on the Lake, OH 44060
Hometown Urgent Care – Parma
Address: 7715 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, OH 44129
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