Building a New Hospital at St Elizabeths East in Ward 8
A new hospital in Ward 8 will improve access to high quality, integrated care for all District residents and help address disparities in health outcomes.
Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia a 75-year agreement for a new Hospital and Ambulatory Pavilion at St. Elizabeths East in Ward 8, near the Congress Heights Metro and the Entertainment and Sports Arena, to be operated and maintained by Universal Health Services. The new hospital will look, feel and function much like Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital. Specifically, the agreement ensures that a wide array of critical health and specialty services will be readily accessible to the residents of Wards 7 and 8 at state-of-the-art facilities, including, but not limited to: trauma care, newborn deliveries and maternal health, orthopedic, cardiac and hypertension, cancer, kidney, rehabilitation, general surgery and mental health services.
There is nothing more important than the health and well-being of Washingtonians. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of having a strong, citywide health system that provides high quality, integrated care to all District residents. This agreement will help transform our health care system by promoting equity in care, access, and outcomes.
Timeline
Approved Act and Agreements
- New Hospital at St. Elizabeths Amendment Act of 2020
- Development Agreement
- Operations Agreement
- Lease Agreement
- Collaboration Agreement
- Guaranty
Community Engagement
What will the new hospital look like?
View renderings of the new hospital in this presentation.
Additional images of the new hospital:
- Overhead Map
- Street View
- View from Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
- View from future Pecan Street, SE
- Learn more about Cedar Hill
Why were Universal Health Services and George Washington University selected?
When will the new facilities open?
The new hospital and ambulatory pavilion is currently scheduled to open in late 2024.
How many beds will the new hospital have?
The new hospital will have 136 beds and be constructed to be able to expand to 196 beds.
Will newborn deliveries and maternal health be available at the new hospital?
Yes. The new hospital will include maternal health and newborn nursery services, obstetric services, and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
What type of services will be offered at the ambulatory pavilion and hospital?
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Verified trauma center
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Newborn deliveries
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Maternal health
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Orthopedic
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Cardiac and hypertension
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Cancer
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Kidney
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Rehabilitation
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Wound care
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General surgery
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Mental health services
The new hospital will also be clinically integrated with the GW University Hospital at Foggy Bottom. GW Medical Faculty Associates and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences are working with UHS regarding the clinical services and academic programs at the new hospital.
What community benefits is Universal Health Services providing?
How much money is being invested in the Project?
Does the new hospital have to follow Certified Business Enterprise and First Source requirements?
Will the community have an opportunity for input?
What will happen with United Medical Center (UMC)?
What will happen to the current staff who work at UMC?
The agreement includes a training program for existing United Medical Center staff who wish to work at the new hospital to help ensure that existing UMC staff meet the credentialing and/or hiring standards of the new hospital. Staff who meet those standards and are interested in working at the new hospital will receive a hiring preference. The District will begin the training program two years prior to the hospital opening.
What else is happening on the St. Elizabeths campus?
The redevelopment of St. Elizabeths envisions a multiuse, mixed-income, walkable, and livable community. The campus also includes the new Entertainment and Sports Arena as well as a new emergency shelter for men. Learn more here: stelizabethseast.com
What comes next?
The Council of the District of Columbia will set hearing dates so the agreement can be reviewed and voted on before the beginning of August.
How is the District supporting the building of a new Howard University Hospital on Georgia Avenue in Ward 1?
The District is partnering with Howard University so it can build a new, Level 1, Howard University Hospital by 2026. Specifically, the District is investing:
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$225 million through a 20-year tax abatement.
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$25 million in infrastructure support.
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$26.6 million over six years to support five Centers of Excellence at the existing and new Howard University Hospital, including: Centers on Trauma and Violence Prevention, Women’s Health, Oral Health, Sickle Cell, and Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders.
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A District agency to be a tenant in the future redevelopment.
How can I get involved or learn about work opportunities for myself or my business?