Adventist HealthCare to Acquire Fort Washington Medical Center, Expanding Its Acute Care Network in Maryland

Recently, VCBeat (WeChat ID: vcbeat) learned from foreign media reports that Adventist HealthCare, a healthcare organization headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has reached an acquisition agreement with Fort Washington Medical Center.

The acquisition is scheduled to be completed this fall, making Fort Washington Medical Center the third acute care hospital in the Adventist HealthCare system. Additionally, Adventist HealthCare will operate 37 beds at Fort Washington Medical Center.

“Integrating Fort Washington Medical Center into the Adventist HealthCare family will improve the health of Maryland residents,” said Terry Forde, President and Chief Executive Officer of Adventist HealthCare, in a press release. “Our organization has a long history of providing healthcare services, and we look forward to strengthening the medical center’s service capacity in the region through outpatient services and expanded physician practices,” said Terry Forde.

Terry Forde pointed out that Adventist HealthCare is the first and largest healthcare system in Montgomery County, Maryland. The Adventist HealthCare integrated health services network includes four nationally recognized acute care and specialty hospitals, mental health service organizations, and home health agencies, all serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Adventist HealthCare has long been committed to improving the health of individuals and communities through physical therapy and psychiatric rehabilitation. “Our commitment to community care began in 1907 and continues to this day, with a team comprising dietitians, therapists, nurses, behavioral health specialists, health educators, physicians, volunteers, and more. They are dedicated to serving the community and bringing truly healthy lives to people,” said Terry Forde.

Adventist HealthCare is a comprehensive healthcare services organization headquartered in Maryland. As a faith-based, non-profit organization, Adventist HealthCare employs more than 6,200 staff members and provides medical services to over 400,000 individuals in the community each year. Its medical team consists of professionals dedicated to delivering excellent health, disease management, and healthcare services to the community.

Fort Washington Medical Center is a non-profit hospital providing healthcare services, dedicated to delivering high-quality medical care to local residents in Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, Accokeek, and surrounding areas for the treatment of various health issues and conditions. With more than 400 employees and 37 acute care beds, Fort Washington Medical Center treats and discharges over 43,000 patients annually.

(Compiled by: Xu Wenjuan)