Ascension Providence Hospital is a full-service acute care hospital located in Northeast Washington, DC, proudly serving the nation's capital community for over 120 years. As part of the Ascension Health system, Providence Hospital carries forward the mission of the Daughters of Charity — providing compassionate, high-quality care to all, with a special commitment to the underserved communities of the District of Columbia. The hospital serves a diverse, urban patient population across a broad spectrum of medical and surgical services. Its emergency department is one of the most active in the DC metro area, providing around-the-clock care for the full spectrum of acute medical and surgical emergencies. The cardiovascular program delivers diagnostic cardiology, interventional procedures, and heart failure management to patients in a region with high rates of cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Ascension Providence's oncology program provides chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and multidisciplinary tumor board consultation. Women's health services include obstetric care with neonatal support, gynecologic surgery, and reproductive health. The hospital's behavioral health program addresses the significant mental health and substance use disorder needs of DC's urban communities. A robust community health and wellness program extends the hospital's impact beyond its walls through screenings, education, and chronic disease management initiatives.
