Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Ctr

ATTENTION: Fort Washington Medical Center, now a member of Adventist HealthCare, will soon close this Twitter account. We invite you to follow us at @AdventistHC where we will continue to deliver the latest community health news and information for you and your family.

Maryland SoccerPlex lands a new sponsor bizjournals.com/washington/new… via @WBJonline

Adventist HealthCare officially takes over Howard University Hospital. Here’s what happens now. bizjournals.com/washington/new… via @WBJonline

Let’s ignite a wave of red! February is American Heart Month. Join us as we GO RED FOR WOMEN to raise awareness about heart disease – the No. 1 killer of women, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined. @AdventistHC

We’re one day away from a weekend full of PRICELESS INFORMATION & fun for the entire family! Stop by booth #1342 and speak with a highly trained surgeon & physician about what ails you. We hope to see you there! @AdventistHC @nbcwashington

What ails you! Ask our experts at this year’s NBC Health & Fitness Expo, Jan. 18 & 19, at the DC Convention Center. Visit booth #1342 to pick up a special gift. Meet us there! @AdventistHC

You’re Invited to the 2020 NBC Health & Fitness Expo. We’ll be there Jan. 18-19. Get free medical advice, learn more about our programs and services – and pick-up a special gift too. We hope to see you there!

The cold has returned & so has concerns about homeless. When temps dip below freezing; call the Prince George’s County hypothermia hotline 888-731-0999. For your medical needs, head to the Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center emerg. dept. fortwashingtonmc.org

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. If you or a loved one is living w/diabetes, or if you have questions, contact our diabetes coordinator today. Our diabetes education program is free and our classes are free. Visit our website to learn more. bit.ly/FWMCDiabetes

Fort Washington Medical Center Officially Becomes Part of Adventist HealthCare fortwashingtonmc.org/fmwc-adventist…

Community Outreach in Fort Washington! FWMC participated in Harmony Hall’s event to promote breast cancer awareness this week. A surgeon, nurses & staff discussed our mammography program, breast surgery & shared their own life saving stories. Dial 301-292-7000 to learn more.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. A timely mammogram is a powerful tool in the fight against breast cancer. Early screenings helps spot breast cancer long before it causes symptoms. Contact use to schedule your mammogram or speak w/someone about our program 301-292-7000

We’re celebrating National Healthcare Environmental Services Week at FWMC – Sept. 8-14. Thank you to our environmental services team for helping to reduce infections, prevent falls, keep patients happy, and much more.

FWMC earned silver recognition for efforts to increase organ, eye & tissue donor registrations across the state, through the Workplace Partnership for Life Hospital Organ Donation Campaign. Contact us today to find out how you can help make a difference. FortWashingtonMC.org

FWMC wants you to keep your cool – literally. Climate experts reveal July was the earth’s hottest month on record. To prepare for August, Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation offers 16 cooling locations when temps reach 90 or higher. bit.ly/PGCountyCooling

Prince George’s County NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! Meet us there! FWMC will be conducting blood pressure checks and distributing information about our programs and services at the Church of Living Waters and District VII police station. Tuesday, August 6. See ad for times.

FWMC earns 2019 Healthgrades five-star quality rating for safely performing hysterectomies. Five-star is the highest rating and differentiates hospitals whose actual surgical performance is significantly better than expected. bit.ly/2ZmfaTF

FWMC named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. This top honor is given to medical centers for providing care that was significantly better than the national average. Read more bit.ly/2Ovzcdv

Gain control of your diabetes today! Attend a FREE diabetes education class at FWMC. Learn how to manage your sugar levels, diet, activity & more. Classes are filling up. Call today for an appointment or session times, 301-278-1521.