The Healthcare Council

06/12/2026

This week, we proudly recognize Community Health Improvement Week and celebrate the partnerships, innovation, and dedication that make healthier communities possible.

Improving community health extends beyond clinical care. It means addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence well-being, expanding access to resources, and working alongside community members to identify and meet local needs.

Every day, we see the impact of collaboration among healthcare providers, public health agencies, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders. We're grateful for all of our members' and partners' efforts to advance the well-being of our communities.

06/09/2026

Welcome back to Spring Grove Hospital Center as they enter another year of membership! Thank you for your continued commitment to collaboration and community health!
Learn about the history of Spring Grove Hospital center, the second oldest psychiatric hospital in the nation: https://loom.ly/cHKav18

06/08/2026

Today we'd like to give a special shout out and congratulations to our board member Emily Holliman who was recently appointed president of the Mid-Atlantic States market for Kaiser Permanente!

06/05/2026

Violence is rising – and healthcare workers are on the front lines. In 2022 alone, the U.S. saw more than 2.1 million nonfatal and almost 74,000 fatal workplace violence related injuries. Attacks on healthcare workers are also increasing, and the toll is more than physical. Learn more about the cost of violence in a new report: https://loom.ly/EWgFPCw

06/02/2026

We're excited to welcome back Children’s National Hospital and Children's National Rehabilitation & Specialized Care for another year of membership! Thank your for your continued commitment to collaboration and community!

For 155 years, Children’s National has delivered expert pediatric care at every milestone. As the Washington, D.C., region’s only standalone children’s hospital, they provide comprehensive care for more than 250,000 kids each year.
https://loom.ly/GWPE89A

Children's National Hospital Rehabilitation & Specialized Care program at Bunker Hill Road provides easy access to a range of family-centered medical and therapy services to meet your child’s needs. https://loom.ly/9fR9HcU

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! This month is a reminder for all of us to celebrate the importance of authenticity, inclusion, and respect while recognizing the value that diverse perspectives bring to our communities and workplaces every day.

05/30/2026

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05/28/2026

Our Q2 Divisional Group meetings have been a wealth of knowledge, connection and engagement so far! Thank you to all who have attended or assisted in the planning of these! We have a few more Q2 Divisional Meetings remaining, so make sure you mark your calendar! You can find all the dates, plus mark your calendar for Q3 meetings here: https://loom.ly/dhHcIec

Additionally, a huge THANK YOU! to all of our speakers so far for sharing their insights and time with us:
Lori Dowdy, Assistant Director, Medication Access and Financial Navigation at Johns Hopkins Care at Home
Graham Moore, Internal Quality Consultant at Adventist HealthCare
Cheri Hahn, Director of Quality Services, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Dr. Stephen Jones, Executive Director for Patient Safety & Quality at Johns Hopkins Sibley Hospital
Sean Makulowich, Founder & CEO of IdeaFire™
The teams from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and World Energy Innovation
Jennifer Hanni, Patient Care Director for Recovery & Wellness at Virginia Hospital Center,
Rachael Kurek, Senior Director of Experience and Care Transformation, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Kali Milgate, System Director, Patient Experience, Luminis Health
Mindy Pierce, Senior Director, Population Health, Primary Care Coalition

05/27/2026

This week we're excited to welcome back The George Washington University for their continued membership! Their century-long tradition of providing medical care in a comfortable and convenient environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients who are cared for by the doctors and nurses at The George Washington University Hospital each year.
Learn more about them here: https://loom.ly/aQvSAv8

05/27/2026

So proud of our member organization! Congratulations Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and thank you for all you do!

Many patients will never see the processes and behind-the-scenes effort that Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center has in place to keep them safe. The hospital’s first Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” reflects the strength of those safeguards and what they mean for every patient we...