MetroHealth is ranked as one of the nation's most socially responsible hospitals, per a new report from the nonprofit Lown Institute.

Why it matters: Though Cleveland Clinic remains the region's premier private health care system, Metro ranks far higher (No. 2 in Ohio) when measured by health equity, value, and patient outcomes.

By the numbers: Metro ranks 36th out of more than 2,700 hospital systems nationwide, earning "A" grades across the three main categories surveyed.

• Only East Liverpool City Hospital ranks higher in Ohio.

Zoom in: It's No. 1 statewide in two categories: "community benefit" and "avoiding overuse."

• The first metric measures a hospital's spending on financial assistance, Medicaid revenue and community programs.
• The second measures its ability to avoid tests and procedures that offer little or no clinical benefit.

What they're saying: "No other hospital in America has a more dedicated and passionate staff of caregivers," said MetroHealth president and CEO Christine Alexander-Rager in a statement.

• "This recognition is a direct result of their devotion to our community."

The other side: Cleveland Clinic, long pinged for its lack of community spending, ranks in the middle of the pack statewide and nationally across social responsibility metrics.

Yes, but: While the Clinic earns top marks for its value and outcomes, it still trails in equity rankings.

• In the pay equity category, which measures disparities in compensation between executives and workers without advanced degrees, the Clinic is among the worst in the nation.

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Boxing fans who have hoped to see polarizing star Jake Paul get knocked out could get their wish on Saturday.

State of play: The 28-year-old Westlake native, who has become one of boxing's most bankable commodities, fights Julio César Chávez Jr. in Anaheim, California.

• The event will air live on DAZN pay-per-view.

The intrigue: Chávez, 39, is a former middleweight champion, and likely the stiffest competition Paul has faced in his young boxing career.

By the numbers: Paul has gone 11-1 since moving from viral social media star to boxer in 2020. His lone loss was a split decision to Tommy Fury in 2023.

• Paul's last fight against Mike Tyson drew 108 million global viewers, making it the most-streamed sporting event ever, according to Netflix.

Yes, but: Many boxing purists still refuse to take Paul seriously, considering he has mostly fought aged boxers or former mixed martial arts stars.

The odds: Paul is a huge favorite on most sportsbooks. Former boxing champion and ESPN analyst Timothy Bradley agrees, picking Paul to win but warning against Chavez's "wicked" left hook.

• "It's fast, automatic and effective, and if Paul doesn't see it coming, we could see him looking up at the lights from the canvas."

🩺 Two University Hospitals physicians working to organize a union have been placed on administrative leave.

• Roughly 2,000 UH physicians would be eligible to join the proposed union, making it one of the largest of its kind in the country. (Cleveland.com)

🗳️ Candidates for Cleveland City Council in the new Wards 7 and 11, plus judicial candidates, participated in a forum at the Happy Dog this week. (Facebook)

🏳️‍🌈 On the 10-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage across the U.S., lead plaintiff Jim Obergefell, a native Ohioan, says marriage equality is once again under threat. (Axios)

🏈 After the Cleveland Browns gave quarterback Deshaun Watson an unprecedented, fully guaranteed $230 million contract in 2022, NFL executives reportedly encouraged teams to collude to pay players less. (Pablo Torre Finds Out)

🎺 Tri-C JazzFest: The 46th annual event runs through Saturday at Playhouse Square featuring regional and national acts, headlined by Trombone Shorty tonight.

• Outdoor shows are free, while indoor concerts vary in price.

🎸 Dispatch: The Vermont jam band performs at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights tomorrow with John Butler as the opening act.

• Tickets start at $50.50. Doors open at 5pm.

🖼️ moCa Cleveland: The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts an opening night celebration for its new season from 6-9pm tomorrow, featuring the debut of five new exhibits.

• The event is free.

🤘 Springsteen Fan Weekend: The Rock Hall celebrates The Boss' new "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" with special artifacts, film screenings and more, tomorrow through Sunday.

• Fan Weekend is free with regular admission.

The Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers' NBA G League affiliate, has unveiled new branding that coincides with its new home venue.

The intrigue: The logo is a more sophisticated design meant to match the historical nature of Public Auditorium, the venue the Charge moved into last December.

• The team's new color scheme moves away from the previous wine and gold to match the Cavaliers' current, more subtle look.

What they're saying: "Our goal was to evolve our brand in a way that bridges the excitement of the future with the history of our past," Charge chief marketing officer Ben Adams, said, in a statement.

• "This new look embodies our purpose and pride — not only as the Cavaliers' developmental team, but as a franchise with its own distinct spirit and legacy."

What's next: New uniforms and a revamped court design will be unveiled before the start of the next G League season.