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GW Hospital is a 395-bed hospital in Washington, D.C. High-Quality Healthcare. Advanced Medical Techn Social media accounts are managed by Marketing.

We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers. Since July 1997, The George Washington University Hospital has been jointly owned and operated by a partnership between George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company that is one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies. Under the terms of this partnership, named The District Hospital Partners, LP, UHS holds an 80 percent interest and the University holds a 20 percent interest. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the District of Columbia Regulatory Affairs Department.

04/17/2026

Recently, Dr. Zach Levine, MD, FANNS, Professor of Neurosurgery, joined WTOP News' Get on TOP of Your Health alongside patient Rick Desper. Dr. Levine discussed the neurosurgical conditions he treats, while Rick shared what led him to seek care at GW Hospital.

This is the first part of a series highlighting Dr. Levine’s work with Rick and his journey toward getting back to everyday activities. Stay tuned as we continue to share this inspiring story of care, expertise and recovery.

04/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating Estrella Montana and Cesar Torres from our Laboratory Anatomic Pathology team on being named March Employees of the Month for their outstanding work and dedication!

During a daily huddle, Estrella and Cesar tied for receiving the highest number of kudos from their peers, recognized for truly living our service excellence standards through teamwork, professionalism and a commitment to treating everyone like a guest.

From stepping in to support the team during busy, short‑staffed days to ensuring safety, quality and patient experience remain top priorities, Estrella and Cesar consistently go above and beyond for their colleagues and patients alike.

Thank you both for your hard work, positivity and dedication!

04/14/2026

At the start of the year, Maya Pinson wasn’t sure she’d be able to return to Penn State for her senior year due to kidney disease. Then, during a phone call with her academic advisor, her family received life‑changing news from GW Hospital: a kidney match had been found. Just days later, Maya received her transplant. Maya shared her inspiring story at our Flag‑Raising Ceremony, saying, “I’m living proof that what you do matters.”

Thanks to the generosity of organ donors and their families and the dedication of our transplant team, Maya will graduate from Penn State this May.

We are deeply grateful to every donor family whose compassion makes new beginnings possible and proud of GW Hospital’s continued commitment to saving lives.

04/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating Hardie Cooper from our Environmental Services Department, as one of our most recent GW Proud Award recipients!

Hardie exemplifies GW Hospital’s service, people and quality pillars every day. Working in the Emergency Department, he takes great pride in preparing spaces for patients and families, always leading with a servant’s heart, a warm smile and genuine care. His kindness shines through in every interaction, whether offering a greeting, helping with wayfinding or lending a hand.

His dedication, insight and compassion make him an incredible asset to our hospital. Thank you, Hardie, for going above and beyond and for the difference you make every day!

04/10/2026

Celebrating a true ray of sunshine at GW Hospital! Behind every DAISY Award is a Sunshine Award and we’re proud to recognize Lucy White, PCT on 4N, as our latest Sunshine Award recipient. Lucy was honored for consistently going above and beyond in her dedication to our patients. Her compassion, positivity and commitment truly brighten the days of everyone she cares for.

Congratulations, Lucy, we’re incredibly proud to have you as part of our team!

04/09/2026

Welcome to GW Hospital, Margie Gray! We’re excited to welcome Margie as our new Director of Environmental Services. With more than 11 years of experience in healthcare operations and a strong background in leadership, training and compliance, Margie brings valuable expertise focused on efficiency, quality and patient care.

We’re happy to have Margie join the GW Hospital team and look forward to the positive impact she’ll make across our organization.

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Favour Achumba, our latest Daisy Award recipient! Favour was honored for the compassion, dedication and clinical excellence she brings to every patient interaction. Her commitment reflects the very best of the nursing profession. Thank you, Favour, for consistently going above and beyond and for the positive impact you have on patients and your colleagues.

04/07/2026

GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty member, Dr. Mardi Gomberg-Maitland shared important updates from the American College of Cardiology's Scientific Session. As Walter G. Ross Professor of Clinical Research and GW’s Chief Clinical Research Officer, Dr. Gomberg-Maitland reported on new developments, including Phase 2 trial results evaluating sotatercept. We’re proud to have GW experts at the forefront of clinical research and innovation.

04/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Doctors’ Day celebration such a success! We were thrilled to celebrate our physicians, Advanced Practice Providers and fellows with a delicious catered lunch and a GW Hospital-branded gym bag to say thank you for everything these team members do.

A special shoutout to Chef Tracy Lee, Catering Manager Kimberly Robin-Johnson and our amazing Dietary/Food Service team for pulling out all the stops. From savory entrees and fresh salads to everyone’s favorite, GW Hospital cupcakes, it was a well-deserved celebration!

04/03/2026

Congratulations to our most recent recipient, Natasha “Tasha” Ricanek! As a PCT in our Wound Care Clinic, Tasha brings compassion, calm and teamwork to every patient interaction. Recently, her sharp clinical instincts and quick action helped identify a serious condition that ultimately saved a patient’s life, a powerful reminder of how much every role matters.

Tasha’s dedication, positivity and attention to detail make her an incredible asset to our patients and our team. Thank you, Tasha, for everything you bring to the Wound Care Clinic each day!

04/02/2026

Leadership from GW Hospital and Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center were honored to attend the Medical Society of the District of Columbia's 2026 Capital Healthcare Honors, celebrating leadership and innovation across DC healthcare. A special congratulations to Dr. Raymond Tu, Chief of Radiology at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, on his election as Chairman of the Board of the Society. We’re proud of the leadership Dr. Tu brings to our organization and to the medical community.

04/01/2026

Recently, Jordan Villa, MD, Assistant Professor of Reconstruction Surgery in the GW Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bridget Sweeney, MSN, RN, CEN, Division Director of Quality and Safety and Michael Taber, DPT, MBA, PT, Supervisor for Outpatient Rehabilitation, visited senior citizens at the Kensington-Bethesda to share helpful tips for healthy aging.

They spoke with residents about fall prevention, maintaining strength and understanding arthritis, osteoporosis and joint replacement options. We’re proud to support our local seniors with resources that promote safe, stronger and healthier living!

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GW Hospital is a 395-bed hospital in Washington, D.C. High-Quality Healthcare. Advanced Medical Technology. World Class Service. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website: gwhospital.com.

Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of the George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

Hospital social media accounts are managed by the hospital marketing team. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911. Although we do our best to respond to comments and messages, there may be a delay in response time, and we may not be able to respond due to the nature of the message. Thank you.