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Entrance to the Children's National Emergency Department at United Medical Center

Children's National Emergency Department at United Medical Center is Closing April 15

Entrance to the Children's National Emergency Department at United Medical Center
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United Medical Center will permanently close all services on April 15, 2025, including the Children’s National UMC Emergency Department. The closure is planned to occur with the April 15 opening of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, a new privately-operated, full-service hospital, located on the St. Elizabeth's East campus in Ward 8. We remain committed to your and your family's health during this transition.

Where can I get care after April 15?

We are here to serve you at our UMC Emergency Department until April 15 at 11 a.m. After that time, we can continue to serve your medical needs at the following locations. As with all care, if anything is life threatening, please call 9-1-1. To ensure your child’s care continues seamlessly, please take time to familiarize yourself with these locations and services before April 15.

Emergency Care

Children's National Hospital

111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20010

Emergency Care

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center

8118 Good Luck Rd., Lanham, MD 20706

Emergency Care

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health

Opening April 15: 1200 Pecan St. SE, Washington, DC 20032

Primary Care

Children's National THEARC

1801 Mississippi Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020

Primary Care

Children's National Anacostia

2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020

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Thank You For Putting Your Trust in Our Care

It has been an honor to serve you and your family at the Children’s National UMC Emergency Department location. We are forever united in the spirit of service and wellness, and look forward to continuing to care for you and your family at our many locations across the region.