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35-698: Adventist HealthCare is a not-for-profit organization based in Gaithersburg, Maryland that employs more than 6,000 people and provides healthcare for more than 400,000 individuals in the community each year. The primary service area for Adventist HealthCare is the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area . Adventist HealthCare began with the founding of Washington Sanitarium by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1907. The health facility treated illness and disease, and taught patients
70-659: A Fort Washington mailing address. According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 16.57 square miles (42.9 km ), of which 13.79 square miles (35.7 km ) is land and 2.78 square miles (7.2 km ), or 16.8%, is water. First-time visitors are often confused by the several "Livingston Roads", which repeatedly cross Route 210 , as well as by the two separate "Old Fort Roads", causing them to make wrong turns off of Maryland Route 210 . Eventually, all roads intersecting Route 210 in
105-426: A NPO as they are not formed explicitly for the public good as an NPO must be, and NFPOs are considered "recreational organizations", meaning that they do not operate with the goal of generating revenue as opposed to NPOs. An NFPO does not have the same obligation as an NPO to serve the public good, and as such it may be used to apply for tax-exempt status as an organization that serves its members and does not have
140-647: A freestanding psychiatric hospital, which offers an array of inpatient, outpatient and partial hospital services for adolescents and adults. It includes the Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children, which was founded in 1983. In 2001, Adventist HealthCare partnered with Kessler Rehabilitation Corporation to open the Kessler-Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital, a freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital now known as Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation. The hospital
175-615: A hospital emergency department in a convenient, stand-alone location just west of I-270 across from the Germantown Town Center on Rt. 118. Patients who need to be admitted are transferred to Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. In October 2014, as part of a branding initiative to emphasize the Adventist HealthCare system name, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital was renamed Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Washington Adventist Hospital
210-558: A household in the CDP was $ 105,475, and the median income for a family was $ 111,227. In 2000, males had a median income of $ 46,656 versus $ 42,450 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 30,871. About 2.8% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. By the end of 2020, the CDP ranks # 5 among top 10 richest black communities in US, with an average family income of $ 114,234. Potomac Airfield
245-416: A partnership with Mobile Medical Care, the center helps to improve access to primary and preventative care to patients around the county regardless of ability to pay. The Center on Health Disparities conducts and supports research into the causes of and solutions to health disparities providing an annual report in conjunction with a health disparities conference and working with partners in research throughout
280-437: Is a legal entity that does not distribute surplus funds to its members and is formed to fulfill specific objectives. An NFPO does not earn profit for its owners, as any revenue generated by its activities must be put back into the organization. While not-for-profit organizations and non-profit organizations (NPO) are distinct legal entities, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. An NFPO must be differentiated from
315-636: Is a small 50-bed hospital (Fort Washington Hospital). Prince George's County Police Department District 7 Station in Fort Washington CDP serves the community. The U.S. Postal Service operates the Fort Washington Post Office in Fort Washington CDP. The Interagency Training Center , a training center for the National Security Agency , is based in Fort Washington CDP. Per the 2020 census ,
350-557: Is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International for care of hospitalized patients in four specialty areas — brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, and amputation. In 2006, Adventist HealthCare opened the freestanding Adventist HealthCare Germantown Emergency Center in Germantown, Maryland . It provides the same full-service emergency medical care that patients can receive at
385-723: The American Civil War . It consisted of a small earthwork near the shore of the Potomac River. The failure of that fort to stop a British fleet from invading the national capital during the War of 1812 led to the construction of the current, larger, stone fortification. In 1844, a cannon exploded on the USS Princeton as it was passing Fort Washington. During World War II , the US Army's Adjutant General 's School
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#1732791881777420-487: The Potomac River , situated 20 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C. As of the 2020 census , it had a population of 24,261. The Fort Washington community is located west of Maryland Route 210 , with some additional area to the east of the highway. The community is named for Fort Washington . The first Fort Washington was completed in 1809, and it was the only defensive fort protecting Washington, D.C. until
455-744: The Fort Washington area (from the Beltway as far south as the Highway 210 curve at Piscataway Creek ) will be upgraded to controlled-access interchanges (eliminating all traffic signals) gradually during the 2020s. The fort's land originally included 347 acres, which was last surveyed in June 1944. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) maintains the Harmony Hall Regional Center [1] , including
490-499: The Fort Washington area from Oxon Hill , defining it as a separate town name. At that time, to make mail sorting easier, they drew the boundary between the two communities to conform to already existing zip code boundaries. The end result sometimes confuses people, since the northern end of the Fort Washington postal area (near the Beltway) identifies more with the communities of Oxon Hill or Temple Hills / Camp Springs but still uses
525-562: The John Addison Concert Hall, site of community theater ("Tantallon Community Players"), art shows, frequent concerts, and a variety of classes for all ages. A YMCA fitness center operated from 2005 until 2016, and a community center facility opened in 2013 in Fort Washington Forest. The 12,000-member Ebenezer A.M.E. Church is a large nursery/landscaping business and a popular motorcycle shop. There
560-819: The Maryland Health Care Commission, allowing Rehabilitation services to move to Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center in 2020. In July 2019, Adventist HealthCare and Nexus Health/Fort Washington Medical Center announced they signed an agreement to have Fort Washington Medical Center join Adventist HealthCare. Fort Washington Medical Center will continue to serve patients in Fort Washington , Oxon Hill , Temple Hills , and parts of southeast Washington D.C . In August 2019, Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital changed its name and moved after students and faculty from Howard University helped to move 76 patients and equipment to
595-596: The White Oak/Calverton area of Montgomery County . The move expanded access to care and strengthened the partnership between Washington Adventist Hospital and the Food and Drug Administration in collaborating on medical and scientific issues. The new hospital will be called Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center and will open in the summer of 2019. In March 2019, Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation received approval for its White Oak Certificate of Need from
630-410: The average family size was 3.24. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 20 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 32.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for
665-637: The benefits of exercise, a balanced diet, rest and fresh air. Following World War I , the facility changed its name to the Washington Sanitarium and Hospital and added an acute care hospital building for surgical and emergency cases. Next to the Sanitarium, the Adventist Church built what is now Washington Adventist University . The first group of nurses graduated from the hospital in 1909; nurses later received their training at
700-629: The center focuses on education, services, and research. With their education initiative the center provides online and in-person training to health care professionals and staff. Through these classes they seek to increase cultural understanding and improve cross-cultural communication skills. The center also provides services to the Montgomery County community. These include interpretation and translation for patients, as well as health and wellness programs such as health education classes, screening events, support groups and special events. Through
735-759: The college. In 1973, Adventist HealthCare launched Adventist Home Care Services, which provides home nursing care to patients in their homes. In December 1979, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital opened as the first hospital in northern Montgomery County, Maryland . In 1997, Adventist HealthCare acquired Hackettstown Community Hospital, now known as Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, a community hospital based in Hackettstown, New Jersey and serving North Jersey . In 2016, Hackettstown joined Atlantic Health System in Morristown, New Jersey . In 2000, Adventist HealthCare acquired Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health,
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#1732791881777770-417: The former Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital Emergency Department. In 2020, a Medical Pavilion opened in conjunction with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. The Medical Pavilion houses physician offices, which eases access between physicians and patients. In February 2020, Howard University Hospital and Adventist HealthCare signed an agreement, to have Adventist HealthCare manage
805-457: The fort are many riverfront homes, two marinas , two community pools, and National Golf Club. The area was rural until about 1960, when suburban growth began. Until the founding of the Oxon Hill post office about 1960, the Fort Washington area generally used the mailing address Washington, D.C. , except for the few years that Friendly had a post office. In 1980, the postal service split
840-602: The goal of generating profit. An example of this is a sports club , which exists for the enjoyment of its members and thus would function well as an NFPO, with revenue being re-invested into improving the organization. These organizations typically file for tax exemption in the United States under section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code as social clubs. Common ventures for which NFPOs are established include: Charities, as NFPOs, function under
875-548: The hospital for three years. Anita L. A. Jenkins, former president of Sycamore Medical Center, which is part of Kettering Health , will be the new chief executive of Howard University Hospital. Adventist HealthCare is a faith-based organization that provides care to the community at large as well as to high-risk populations such as the uninsured and underserved. The organization avoids filing lawsuits against patients who are unable to repay medical expenses—to illustrate, Adventist provided $ 5.3 million of healthcare in 2008 that
910-630: The newly built Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center features 180 all-private patient rooms and serves patients in Montgomery , Prince George's , and surrounding counties. Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center is located at the center of the Life Sciences Gateway, neighbors with the Food and Drug Administration On August 26, 2019, a 24/7 Adventist HealthCare Urgent Care opened in
945-665: The outbreak of the American Civil War , fearing for the safety of Washington in case of attack, Secretary of the Navy Isaac Toucey ordered a detachment of US Marines to garrison the fort. In May 1865 Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles ordered the Potomac Flotilla reduced to half strength due to cessation of hostilities. This included the removal of the Marines from Fort Washington. Near
980-575: The population was 24,261. As of the census of 2010, there were 23,717 people, 8,135 households, and 6,319 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,719.8 inhabitants per square mile (664.0/km ). There were 8,681 housing units at an average density of 523.0 per square mile (201.9/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 70.6% African American , 13.40% White , 9.2% Asian (mostly Filipino ), 0.2% Native American , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 3.3% from other races , and 2.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.6% of
1015-406: The population. There were 8,135 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and
1050-500: The premise that any revenue generated should be used to further their charitable missions rather than distribute profits among members. This revenue might come from donations, fundraising, or other activities undertaken to support their charitable cause. Fort Washington, Maryland Fort Washington is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County , Maryland , United States. It borders
1085-570: The system are eligible for federal incentive payments under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH). ACES allows physicians to have a secure, electronic platform for patients to receive more coordinated medical care. Terry Forde, the president and chief executive officer of Adventist HealthCare, has held those positions since April 2014. Not-for-profit organization A not-for-profit or non-for-profit organization ( NFPO )
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1120-640: The year. Marcos Pesquera, executive director for the Center for Health Equity and Wellness, serves on the Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council and co-chaired by Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown on the health disparities workgroup. Adventist HealthCare's ACES (Ambulatory Care Electronic Health Records Solutions) program offers affiliated outpatient assistance in implementing EHRs in their practices. Physicians and hospitals who implement an electronic health record and demonstrate effective use of
1155-512: Was located at the fort, and had billeting for 362 officers and 2,526 enlisted persons. The site is now part of a park with views of the Potomac River and hiking paths. During the War of 1812 Fort Washington, built to protect the capital from enemy advances on the Potomac River , was captured by the British under the command of Admiral Gordon, three days after the burning of the capital . Upon
1190-706: Was renamed Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital. In 2015, both hospitals were named by the Joint Commission as "Top Performers on Key Quality Measures" for a third consecutive year. In March 2015, Adventist HealthCare opened its first urgent care center in Rockville, Maryland , and announced plans to open two additional facilities in Germantown and Laurel in Maryland in 2016. In December 2015, Adventist HealthCare received approval to relocate Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital to
1225-509: Was ultimately unpaid. In addition to supporting programs for the underserved, Adventist HealthCare provides one of the highest percentages of community benefit out of all Montgomery County hospitals. An extension of Adventist HealthCare, the Center for Health Equity and Wellness was created in 2006 to raise community awareness about local health disparities , improve capacity to deliver population-based care, and develop solutions to eliminate local disparities in health care. To achieve these goals,
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