A non-profit, community-based healthcare organization serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. #TreatPeople #MedStarHealthProudWith 10 nationally respected hospitals and over 500 specialty, urgent care, and primary care locations. MedStar Health is the leading healthcare provider in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.

Core values

- **Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA):** MedStar Health conducts a CHNA every three years to identify and address significant health needs, social determinants, and economic barriers to health, which is crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing health inequities[2][4].
- **Community Benefit Contributions:** In Fiscal Year 2021, MedStar Health contributed $399 million to programs and services that improve community health and increase access to healthcare, including subsidies, community health improvement services, and financial contributions[1].
- **Holistic Approach to Healthcare:** MedStar Health integrates social needs screenings into patient intake processes, connecting patients with essential community resources, which addresses critical social determinants of health such as housing, childcare, employment, and poverty[1][2].
- **Preventive Care and Wellness Programs:** They offer a wide range of free and low-cost classes and programs on chronic disease prevention, mental health support, prenatal wellness, and more, which enhance the quality of life and promote overall well-being[3][4].
- **Community Partnerships and Advocacy:** MedStar Health collaborates with community partners to address systemic barriers to care, food insecurity, and community violence, building trust and creating safe spaces within communities[5].