DCHA believes that to achieve health equity we must understand the challenges, aspirations, barriers, and realities of the community. To share the example of innovative approaches to equity and shine a light on leaders across the District of Columbia, DCHA created the Vincent C. Gray Health Equity Award. DCHA recognizes the importance of health equity and […]
The Care Center is part of United Medical Center and is a nationally recognized, outpatient infectious diseases treatment facility. The Care Center provides diagnostic and clinical services for infections and infectious diseases. The community can find The Care Center in the medical office building adjacent to United Medical Center’s emergency department. When it opened […]
Highlights: A generalized increase is noted across all focus utilization metrics this month compared to January 2020 baseline. Acute care admissions moved from -13% under the baseline last month to -10% in May (Fig. 1) with all except one hospital showing a slight increase in volumes as shown in Table 2 of the report. Emergency […]
Enhancing Patient Communication & Care Quality September 24, 2024 5-6 pm Complimentary Zoom Webinar, Registration Required 1.0 Continuing Education Credits Available for Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, CPHQ and Pharmacy This complimentary webinar will teach attendees how to communicate confidently and professionally about uncomfortable and traumatic health situations that will help cultivate trusting relationships. Learn ideas […]
Health Care & Innovation Summit October 30, 8 am – 4 pm, AAMC Learning Center DCHA’s Health Care & Innovation Summit will feature four tracks that highlight strategic issues and quality health care breakthroughs through diverse topics and shared ideas. Our expert speakers represent a variety of backgrounds and offer perspectives based on hands-on experience […]
The Washington Business Journal introduced this year’s class of 25 Women Who Mean Business honorees, and our very own fearless leader Jacqueline D. Bowens was selected as an honoree. Now in its 21st year, this annual celebration of the region’s top female executives is one of our most prestigious awards and receives hundreds of nominations. This year’s class […]
The GW Healing Clinic has strived to help expand access to health care for the vulnerable residents of Washington, D.C., regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Student volunteers provide comprehensive primary care and social services to underserved patients. Every Tuesday evening, a team of dedicated medical students, physician assistant students, public health […]
Highlights: April utilization metrics show a somewhat consistent steady pattern compared to last month: observation and acute care admissions remained steady at 1% over baseline and 13% below baseline respectively from March 2024 to April 2024. Other metrics present a slight decline in volumes: emergency department visits went from -22% to -23% below baseline, and […]
Action Alliance Partnership The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), a public-private partnership, has partnered with Psychiatric Institute of Washington, to strengthen the country’s clinical capacity to provide innovative suicide prevention and care. The partnership significantly advances one of the central priorities of the Action Alliance—to transform health systems and reduce suicides—and marks […]
Every Step Counted: 33,359,395 Congratulations to those who completed the Healthy Hospital Initiative Walk to Wellness Step Challenge. Collectively, participants walked 33,359,395 steps. Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to health and wellness have truly paid off. Every step you took brought you closer to your goals and your achievement is a source of pride. Thank you again […]
