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Sibley Memorial Hospital Collaborates with Unity Health Care to Provide Cancer Services at the Parkside Health Center
In collaboration with Unity Health Care (Unity), Sibley Memorial Hospital has established a cancer clinic within the Parkside Health Center, located at 765 Kenilworth Terrace NE, Washington, DC 20019. The specialty services offered through this collaboration will provide much-needed cancer care to underserved patients in Wards 7 and 8 and throughout the District of Columbia.Full story: Sibley Memorial Hospital Collaborates with Unity Health Care to Provide Cancer Services at the Parkside Health Center -
Parkside Health Center Closing at Noon on May 31st
Unity Health Care's Parkside Health Center will close at noon on Friday, May 31st. All appointments scheduled after 12pm will be rescheduled.Full story: Parkside Health Center Closing at Noon on May 31st -
Dr. Janelle Goetcheus to Transition from Chief Medical Officer at Unity Health Care
After 34 years, Unity Health Care’s (Unity) co-founder Dr. Janelle Goetcheus has announced her upcoming transition from her current position as the Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs. Upon the selection and hiring of a new Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Goetcheus will move to a new role as the CMO Emeritus at Unity, focused on providing high-quality healthcare for the homeless.Full story: Dr. Janelle Goetcheus to Transition from Chief Medical Officer at Unity Health Care -
Unity Health Care Awarded DOC Inmate Comprehensive Medical Services Contract
The Government of the District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement awarded Unity Health Care the Department of Corrections (DOC) Inmate Comprehensive Medical Services contract to provide medical and behavioral health services within the DC jail facilities.Full story: Unity Health Care Awarded DOC Inmate Comprehensive Medical Services Contract -
Unity Touches Full Spectrum of Maternal Health
Tiarra Spencer, 28, still remembers that scared feeling she had the first time she was pregnant; 16 at the time, and not sure what to do or where to go. Thankfully, she found herself at Unity’s Minnesota Avenue Health Center and was soon headed on her way for a healthy pregnancy.Full story: Unity Touches Full Spectrum of Maternal Health -
Unity Health Care Welcomes HHS Secretary Azar to Discuss Plan to End HIV Epidemic
Unity Health Care (Unity) welcomed Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar II, Surgeon General Vice Admiral Dr. Jerome Adams, and HRSA Administrator George Sigounas, Ph.D. to Unity’s Parkside Health Center to discuss the Trump Administration’s recently announced plan to end the HIV Epidemic.Full story: Unity Health Care Welcomes HHS Secretary Azar to Discuss Plan to End HIV Epidemic -
Unity Health Care Announces Organizational Rebrand and Partnerships
Unity Health Care (Unity), the largest network of community health centers in Washington, D.C., launched a new brand campaign to highlight its dedication to inclusion and innovation.Full story: Unity Health Care Announces Organizational Rebrand and Partnerships -
Unity Health Care Announces New Logo and Website Launch
Unity Health Care (Unity), the largest network of community health centers in the District, today announced the official launch of its new organizational rebrand and redesigned website, UnityHealthCare.org. Unity’s rebrand highlights the tremendous growth and change within the organization, which now serves over 100,000 patients annually with more than 20 traditional and non-traditional health care sites.Full story: Unity Health Care Announces New Logo and Website Launch -
Unity Health Care Announces Its 2018 Ladies Choice Award Honoree
Delia Gonçalves, WUSA9 Reporter, to receive the Ladies Choice Award at event held on Saturday, May 19th.Full story: Unity Health Care Announces Its 2018 Ladies Choice Award Honoree -
Fighting the Funding Cliff: One Veteran’s Story
Read more on the National Association of Community Health Centers Blog on fighting the funding cliff by sharing the story of a Unity patient.Full story: Fighting the Funding Cliff: One Veteran’s Story -
Walker Jones Health Center to Close on February 23, 2018
Unity Health Care’s Walker Jones Health Center is closing. The last day providers will see patients at this location will be February 23, 2018. To keep you connected to your medical team, our dedicated staff of providers and health professionals will relocate to other Unity locations.Full story: Walker Jones Health Center to Close on February 23, 2018 -
Howard University and Unity Health Care Collaborate to Enhance Women’s Health Care for District Residents
Howard University Hospital (HUH), Howard University Faculty Practice Plan (HUFPP) and Unity Health Care, Inc., (Unity) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop an integrated network that will deliver healthcare services to women in Washington.Full story: Howard University and Unity Health Care Collaborate to Enhance Women’s Health Care for District Residents -
Unity Health Care Providers Listed in Washingtonian Top Doctors 2017
Unity Health Care (Unity) is once again pleased to announce the inclusion of seven doctors in Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctors 2017. Each year, Washingtonian Magazine “invites physicians in DC, Maryland, and Virginia to nominate colleagues, in each of 40 specialties, whom they trust to provide care for their patients.” Below are the medical doctors from Unity selected to appear in the ‘Top Doc’ listing.Full story: Unity Health Care Providers Listed in Washingtonian Top Doctors 2017 -
Unity Health Care Announces Its 2017 Inaugural Winter Ball Award Honorees
Unity Health Care (Unity) is proud to announce the 2017 award honorees at its Inaugural Winter Ball, to be held on December 1, 2017. Unity Health Care's Inaugural Winter Ball began over 10 years ago as the Annual Benefit, the premier fundraising affair for Unity Health Care.Full story: Unity Health Care Announces Its 2017 Inaugural Winter Ball Award Honorees -
Unity Health Care Receives 2017 HIMSS Davies Community Health Award
We are proud to announce our work in utilizing health information technology to improve patient outcomes was recognized by HIMSS and awarded the 2017 Davies Community Health Award. OCTOBER 16, 2017Full story: Unity Health Care Receives 2017 HIMSS Davies Community Health Award -
Unity’s Southwest Health Center is moving to a new location!
The Southwest Health Center at 850 Delaware Ave. SW will close on September 29, 2017. With the support of our patients and the D.C. Government, the new health center will open in January, 2018 at 555 L Street, SE, Washington DC 20003.Full story: Unity’s Southwest Health Center is moving to a new location! -
Foursome’s Team Up to Benefit District Patients and Communities
Unity Health Care (Unity) will host its 12th Annual Charity Golf Outing event on Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 at Oak Creek Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.Full story: Foursome’s Team Up to Benefit District Patients and Communities -
We Support Dreamers.
Earlier this week, President Trump’s administration announced its intention to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) more commonly known as the Dreamers program. SEPTEMBER 7, 2017Full story: We Support Dreamers. -
Unity Health Care Celebrates National Health Center Week
Unity Health Care (Unity) will celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW), a national campaign that highlights the work and impact of community health centers throughout the nation. National Health Center Week will occur from Sunday, August 13th – Saturday, August 19th, with events geared to raise awareness about the importance of community health centers for our patients and communities.Full story: Unity Health Care Celebrates National Health Center Week -
DHHS Secretary Price Visits Unity for National Health Center Week
Unity Health Care (Unity) welcomed Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price to the Parkside Health Center to celebrate National Health Center Week. Secretary Price held a roundtable at Parkside Health Center to discuss with Unity staff the role Federally Qualified Health Centers play in helping improving the lives of neighborhoods across the nation and specifically in WashingtonFull story: DHHS Secretary Price Visits Unity for National Health Center Week