Dear Friends and Neighbors,

For more than 20 years, the commitment MedStar Health has had to our communities remains unwavered. The importance of our communities is evident in our longstanding mission to serve our patients and those who care for them. Thanks to new care delivery models, technological advancements, and enhanced access to care, the ways in which we support and serve our communities continue to evolve.

Together with our community partners, trusted providers, and associates, we work to achieve better health through better care, especially across our underserved communities that have been affected by disease, health disparities, and socioeconomic barriers to optimal health. Community education and engagement are critical to delivering this goal and promise.

The 2018 Report to the Community highlights the components of our mission-driven journey to advance health through population health management programs, including a mobile medical clinic that treats children throughout underserved communities, as well as the implementation of a new primary care screening program designed to address the substance abuse epidemic. A safety and wellness program for children helps create and cultivate independence and self-care at a young age, while providing peace of mind for working and single parents. Through chronic disease management programs, patients gain control of their own health and wellness, and a jobs workforce program benefits both patients and health advocates who reside in the neighborhoods they serve.

We are privileged to continue our critical commitment to our communities each year and every day. With your continued partnership, we will advance health and strengthen the communities where we live, work, and serve—for another 20 years.

Sincerely,

Kenneth A. Samet, FACHE
President and CEO

Stephen R.T. Evans, MD
Executive Vice President
Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer