ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore September 19, 2024 toured the Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center in support of the Moore-Miller Administration’s efforts to build more equitable and accessible healthcare systems for Marylanders across the state. The governor was joined by Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dr. Laura Herrera Scott; Adventist HealthCare President and Chief Executive Officer John Sackett; Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center President Eunmee Shim; and local elected leaders from the region. 

"Today’s visit to Adventist HealthCare highlights our commitment to strengthening healthcare access for all Marylanders. These investments are not just about facilities; they represent our dedication to building healthier communities and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” said Gov. Moore. “Together, we are paving the way for a healthcare system that meets the needs of every resident in our state."

In the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, the state secured a $5 million investment to Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center matched with an additional $5 million from the Maryland General Assembly to support facility renovations. The Directors of Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center, Inc. received a grant for the acquisition, construction, site improvement, and capital equipping of a new facility for Adventist Health in Fort Washington.

Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center is a community-based hospital that provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients in Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, and parts of southeast Washington, DC. The center serves more than 40,000 patients annually with a dedicated staff of more than 400 employees. During the visit, Governor Moore met with hospital leadership and toured various areas of the facility, including the facility’s new intensive care unit.  

"Hospitals are important partners in improving the health outcomes of their community members, and determining the needs of the community is the first step," said Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dr. Laura Herrera Scott. "My visit today made it clear that the leadership team at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center understands that critical component of community care."

"I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Governor Moore for his interest in learning more about and helping us address healthcare disparities in Southern Prince George’s County,” said Adventist HealthCare President and Chief Executive Officer John Sackett. “We can meet healthcare needs better and more effectively together with key stakeholders who share our commitment to the communities we serve. The governor’s visit today underscores the importance of partnership between our state and county leaders and healthcare providers, and we are grateful for his leadership, concern and encouragement.”

“I am greatly appreciative of Governor Moore’s support,” said Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center President Eunmee Shim. “From the beginning, we set out to reimagine healthcare in Southern Prince George’s County. His support, and the support of our local and state elected representatives, strengthens our ability to provide world class care to those we serve.”