CLOSURE NOTICE

February 7th 2025

 

Dear Patients,

Thank you for trusting United Medical Center with your healthcare needs. We have been here for you since 1966 and appreciate the privilege of being a part of your health journey.

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, a new, privately operated, full-service hospital, will open on April 15th, 2025, on the St. Elizabeths East campus in Ward 8. As a result, United Medical Center will permanently close all services on that same day. This includes the closure of our Outpatient, Emergency, Inpatient, Medical, Surgical, Behavioral Health, Ancillary, and Support services.

We remain committed to your wellness during our time of transition. You will receive updates about this process as transparency is one of our priorities. We want to ensure that your healthcare needs are met, even after our doors close. Though you are not required to do so, information on how to obtain a copy of your medical records is attached. We can also send a copy to your next provider. Lastly, a list of area hospitals is attached for you to review as needed.

Thank you for your patience during this time. It has been an honor to serve this community for over 50 years. Our doors may be closing, but we will be forever united in the spirit of service and wellness.

From your United Medical Center team, we are wishing you all the best! Take care and be well.

Sincerely,

United Medical Center Leadership Team & Staff

IMPORTANT LINKS

For Records Request Information – Click Here
For Specialty Providers Information – Click Here
For Hospital Listing – Click Here

 

About United Medical Center

The Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation (NFPHC), commonly known as United Medical Center or UMC, is a District of Columbia government hospital serving Southeast DC and surrounding Maryland communities.
In 2010, the NFPHC Establishment Act created by the District of Columbia as an instrumentality which has a separate legal existence within the District Government.

History of UMC at a glance…

  • Began as 380-bed Morris Cafritz Memorial Hospital in 1966.
  • Renamed as Greater Southeast Community Hospital in 1974.
  • Opened a 180-bed nursing home in 1980.
  • Opened a second facility in Fort Washington Medical Center in 1983.
  • Became United Medical Center in 2008.
  • Had multiple owners from 1999-2010.
  • Became part of the Government of the District of Columbia in 2010.

Our Mission

United Medical Center is dedicated to the health and well-being of individuals and community entrusted in our care.

Our Vision

  • UMC is an efficient, patient-focused, provider of high quality healthcare the community needs.
  • UMC will employ innovative approaches that yield excellent experiences.
  • UMC will improve the lives of District residents by providing high value, integrated and patient-centered services.
  • UMC will empower healthcare professionals to live up to their potential to benefit our patients.
  • UMC will collaborate with others to provide high value, integrated and patient-centered services.