Welcome to the United Medical Center Newsroom!
This is your go-to place for the latest news and updates regarding the closure of United Medical Center. Here, you’ll hear from both facility and community leaders, gain detailed guidance about the hospital’s closure, find answers to frequently asked questions, and stay informed on all important updates.
After 59 years of proudly serving you and your family, we will be permanently closing our doors on April 15, 2025. Our commitment to your wellness has always been, and will continue to be, our top priority. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served you over the years.
As we look ahead, we’re excited for the future of healthcare in Ward 8. Our community will soon welcome Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center-GW Health, a new facility made possible through a partnership between the District and Universal Health Services. This state-of-the-art center will be located just around the corner, on the St. Elizabeths East Campus.
Before we close our doors for the final time, we have a lot to share with you—memories to reflect on and important updates to provide. You can find it all right here, in the United Medical Center Newsroom.
To start, we’ve gathered the top 10 most frequently asked questions from our patients about the closure.