Community Health | MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to advancing wellness and achieving health equity for our communities. We strive to support our community’s needs by partnering with local organizations and delivering accessible, evidence-based education and wellness services. Learn about the community health programs each of our hospital’s offer:

Community health reports

Community health outreach request

Thank you for considering MedStar Health as your community partner. We truly value the work of community-based organizations to build healthier communities.

MedStar Health’s Community Health department develops, partners, and supports local programs and activities that lead to community health improvements. Our services include reaching out to the community through involvement in local activities, finding expert speakers for presentations and collaborating with other organizations.

Community Health is dedicated to improving the health of our communities through partnerships, and the delivery of accessible, evidence-based education and wellness services. Classes and services are designed to provide information and resources for informed health decisions.

As part of our mission, MedStar Health supports a wide range of organizations in their efforts to provide health education and health promotion. Community Health is unable to accommodate requests that are primarily for marketing purposes.

Community Partnership Guidelines

Request and approval process:

  1. Complete the online request form in its entirety.
  2. MedStar Health’s logo should be included on advertising materials, when possible.
  3. A minimum of 6-week notice is required for any event request.
  4. After the request is submitted, a member of our team will contact you to discuss the specifics of the event/program.

Participation consideration will be dependent on the following:

  • Support of health programs that benefit the underserved and underinsured;
  • Alignment of programs with MedStar Health’s mission and vision;
  • Alignment of program with the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA);
  • Support of residents across MedStar Health’s service areas.

Preference will be given to those requests that provide health improvement outcomes.

  • MedStar Health Community Health Outreach Request Form

Classes and events

MedStar Health social needs tool

Click the link below to search our online, local resource directory for free or low-cost services to support your family, such as help with medical care, food utilities, transportation, and more.