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Beacon of Health

For nearly two years, public health has been at the forefront in Cleveland due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At first, everyone had questions, and, at a time when there were very little answers to give out, Cleveland’s health leaders did their best to navigate an unprecedented time. In 2021, however, with vaccines readily available and people beginning to adjust to life during COVID-19, the role of the health provider shifted. Last month, we revisited COVID-19 in Cleveland while also trying to figure out what’s next. Our readers reached out to express their gratitude for the area’s health care workers. “Such amazing doctors in Cleveland, we are so lucky to live here,” reader Susan Delaney wrote on Facebook.

Momentous Inventions

Innovation is the name of the game for us this month. With that in mind, we decided to poll the staff to see what they wish they would have invented.

Cuddlr

James Bigley II, managing editor This app has fallen off, but it was designed solely to invite people over for platonic cuddling dates.

Clocks

Becky Boban, editorial assistant I would have made an hour be 14 minutes.

The Roomba

Arbela Capas, associate editor It’s one of those inventions that makes me feel we’re living in the future.

Post-it Notes

Jessa Moser, art director Just for the pure fact that I could be the reference brought up in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion.

Ride-sharing Apps

Henry Palattella, associate editor Who knew there was a market for letting strangers in your car?

Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s Christmas Ale

Dillon Stewart, senior editor Pat and Dan Conway solidified their status as beer

TOP TWEETS

JEFF MANNING

@JeffManning_

My first magazine cover!! Had the honor of creating the cover for @ClevelandMag’s “Best Doctors” issue. If you’re in the Cleveland area, you can pick up a copy at your local Barnes & Noble or newsstand.

METROHEALTH

@metrohealthCLE

Simply the best. Congratulations to the 40+ MetroHealth physicians from 20+ specialties who have been named to the 2021 Best Doctors list from @ClevelandMag.

correction Last month we incorrectly identified St. Edward High School head football coach Tom Lombardo.

legends by inventing the Midwest Winter Warmer.

The Guitar

Erin Stinard, associate art director This invention has been enjoyed by millions of people. Plus then I’d be able to learn how to play it...

The Car Heater

Colleen Smitek, editor Just seven years after the car was invented, Margaret A. Wilcox improved it tremendously by blasting warm air on chilly toes.