ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore today toured Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center in support of the Moore-Miller Administration’s efforts to build a more equitable and accessible health care system for Marylanders. The Governor was accompanied by Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Laura Herrera Scott, Adventist Healthcare President and CEO John Sackett, Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center President Wunmi Shim, and local elected leaders from the area.
“Today’s visit to Adventist Healthcare underscores our commitment to strengthening health care access for all Marylanders. These investments are not just about facilities; they represent our commitment to building healthier communities and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” said Governor Moore. “Together, we are paving the way for a health care system that meets the needs of all our state’s residents.”
In the 2024 budget, the state secured a $5 million investment for Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center, along with an additional $5 million in funding from the Maryland General Assembly to support facility renovations. Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center directors received grant funding for the acquisition, construction, site improvements and capital expenditures for a new facility for Adventist Health in Fort Washington.
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center is a community-based hospital providing comprehensive medical services to patients in Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills and parts of southeast Washington, D.C. The center has more than 400 dedicated staff members and serves more than 40,000 patients annually. During his visit, Governor Moore met with hospital leadership and toured various areas of the facility, including the facility’s new intensive care unit.
“Hospitals are important partners in improving the health outcomes of their communities, and identifying community needs is the first step,” said Maryland Health Commissioner Dr. Laura Herrera Scott. “Today’s visit made it clear that Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center’s leadership team understands the key components of community health care.”
“We are extremely grateful to Governor Moore for learning more about and working with us to address health care disparities in southern Prince George’s County,” said Adventist Healthcare President and CEO John Sackett. “Working with key stakeholders who share our commitment to the communities we serve enables us to better and more effectively meet health care needs. The Governor’s visit today underscores the importance of partnerships between state and county leaders and health care providers, and we are grateful for the Governor’s leadership, consideration and encouragement.”
“We are incredibly grateful for Governor Moore’s support,” said Wunmi Shim, president of Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center. “From the beginning, we have sought to transform health care in southern Prince George’s County. The Governor’s support, along with that of our local and state elected representatives, will strengthen our ability to provide world-class health care to the people we serve.”
