History and Timeline
A Vision That Changed Healthcare
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health takes its name from the nearby home of abolitionist Fredrick Douglass, located in downtown Anacostia. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will embody the great legacy of Douglass by providing high quality and equitable care to everyone who walks through the doors.
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, born circa 1818- February 20, 1895) was an American abolitionist, women’s suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman and reformer. Called “The Sage of Anacostia” and “The Lion of Anacostia,” Douglass is one of the most prominent figures in African American and United States history. He was a firm believer in equality for all people, whether black, female, Native American or recent immigrant. He was fond of saying, “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”
Cedar Hill Regional Timeline
Agreement
Mayor Bowser announces agreement with Universal Health Services to build new hospital
Groundbreaking
Mayor Bowser and UHS hold groundbreaking ceremony for the new hospital
Investment
Announcement to expand the size of the hospital by adding a fourth patient floor and larger treatment area
Urgent Care OpeningCedar Hill Urgent Care opens, part of the new GW Health network
Topping Out
The final steel beam in the hospital’s frame is placed, marking a critical portion of the project completion
Sign goes up
The signs on the side and front of the new hospital were raised, marking a major milestone for the project.
Hospital Opening
The hospital is expected to open
Agreement
Mayor Bowser announces agreement with Universal Health Services to build new hospital
Groundbreaking
Mayor Bowser and UHS hold groundbreaking ceremony for the new hospital
Investment
Announcement to expand the size of the hospital by adding a fourth patient floor and larger treatment area
Urgent Care OpeningCedar Hill Urgent Care opens, part of the new GW Health network
Topping Out
The final steel beam in the hospital’s frame is placed, marking a critical portion of the project completion
Sign goes upThe signs on the side and front of the new hospital were raised, marking a major milestone for the project.
Hospital Opening
The hospital is expected to open
Agreement
Mayor Bowser announces agreement with Universal Health Services to build new hospital
Groundbreaking
Mayor Bowser and UHS hold groundbreaking ceremony for the new hospital
Investment
Announcement to expand the size of the hospital by adding a fourth patient floor and larger treatment area
Urgent Care OpeningCedar Hill Urgent Care opens, part of the new GW Health network
Topping Out
The final steel beam in the hospital’s frame is placed, marking a critical portion of the project completion
Sign goes upThe signs on the side and front of the new hospital were raised, marking a major milestone for the project.
Hospital Opening
The hospital is expected to open
Agreement
Mayor Bowser announces agreement with Universal Health Services to build new hospital
Groundbreaking
Mayor Bowser and UHS hold groundbreaking ceremony for the new hospital
Investment
Announcement to expand the size of the hospital by adding a fourth patient floor and larger treatment area
Urgent Care OpeningCedar Hill Urgent Care opens, part of the new GW Health network
Topping Out
The final steel beam in the hospital’s frame is placed, marking a critical portion of the project completion
Sign goes upThe signs on the side and front of the new hospital were raised, marking a major milestone for the project.
Hospital Opening
The hospital is expected to open
