Committed to our community
Serving our communities is at the heart of what we do, each and every day. At MedStar Health, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients across our 10 hospitals, ambulatory, and urgent care locations, and through telehealth and home care services.
As a healthcare leader in the region, we play an important and significant role in advancing health and partnering with others to facilitate community health improvement. Through a comprehensive approach to health and wellness, we strive to enhance health outcomes through better care that emphasizes prevention, builds awareness and fosters independence—especially in underserved communities adversely impacted by disease, health disparities, and socioeconomic barriers to optimal health. Community education and partnerships remain critical to achieving this goal.
Reports to the community
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Community health needs assessment
Every three years, the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is conducted to identify the community’s significant health needs and to refresh MedStar Health’s priorities and strategies to address those needs
Community health classes
We care about the health and wellness of every member of our community. That’s why we provide a variety of free and low-cost classes and programs in our hospitals on an ongoing basis. Programs cover a wide range of topics. These include classes on chronic disease prevention; programs on managing with heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and obesity; mental health support programs; prenatal wellness classes; support groups; smoking cessation classes; and more. Visit the Classes and Events page to see a list of classes offered and details about each one.
Community health advocates
This team includes trusted members of their communities who are trained to serve as public health workers to help their neighbors address non-medical challenges that interfere with overall health. They help people learn to manage and prevent illnesses, navigate the healthcare system, and connect with social support and assistance programs available to them.
Peer recovery coaches
Our coaches provide emotional support for patients who have sought treatment for alcohol or drug problems, to help them move toward recovery. Most of our coaches have personal experience with substance use and can help connect patients to treatment programs, support groups, and more.
MedStar Health Social Needs Tool
Click the link below to search our online, local resource directory for free or low-cost services to support your family, such as help with medical care, food, utilities, transportation, and more.