History
More than 100 years ago, Adventist HealthCare was started by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide distinctive and effective healthcare in communities.
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FOUNDING
Washington Sanitarium opens in Takoma Park, later to become Washington Adventist Hospital
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Washington Adventist Hospital opens the first behavioral health unit in Montgomery County.
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HEART & VASCULAR
The first open-heart surgery in Montgomery County is performed at Washington Adventist Hospital.
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HOME CARE
Adventist Home Care Services begins, bringing care into homes throughout the region.
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HOSPITAL
Shady Grove Medical Center opens as the first hospital in upper Montgomery County.
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NICU
The neonatal intensive care unit at Shady Grove Medical Center opens for newborns.
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Behavioral Health Services adds Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health to enhance its services.
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LOURIE CENTER
The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness joins Adventist HealthCare.
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REHABILITATION
Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation is established to empower physical strength and wellness.
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EMERGENCY
Adventist HealthCare Germantown Emergency Center opens to expand access to care.
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MEDICAL GROUP
Adventist Medical Group begins as a network of physician offices throughout multiple counties.
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CANCER
The Aquilino Cancer Center opens as Montgomery County's first comprehensive cancer site.
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BRAND
Adventist HealthCare launches new facility names and a systemwide logo to reflect our full spectrum of care.
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URGENT CARE
Adventist HealthCare starts urgent care services in Rockville, expanded in 2016 to Germantown and Laurel.
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IMAGING
Adventist HealthCare expands radiology services by launching Adventist HealthCare Imaging.
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HOSPITAL
Washington Adventist Hospital moves six miles north and becomes White Oak Medical Center.
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HOSPITAL
Adventist HealthCare announces the acquisition of Fort Washington Medical Center.
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HOSPITAL
Adventist HealthCare and Howard University Hospital sign management services agreement.
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TELEHEALTH
Adventist HealthCare launches TeleHealth services.
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